BFITS | Reflecting on 2024 to Welcome a Brighter Future
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde As we approach the end of 2024, it is the perfect moment to reflect on a year brimming with milestones, lessons, and transformative experiences. From the classrooms to the auditoriums and from individual achievements to collective leadership, this year has been […]
Be Like Anthony: Mentor Future Innovators Through a Mission Mars Program in Thailand
As humanity looks toward Mars for potential exploration and habitation, sparking students’ interest in Mars missions becomes crucial. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, opportunities like this extend far beyond traditional classrooms. A well-structured Mission Mars Activity Program for students can ignite their passion for space science, build critical STEM skills, […]
Be Like Anthony: Explore Cutting-Edge STEM Innovation at the SPIRIT STEM City Expo
The Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School BFITS Program STEM City Exposition challenges students to create a city that tackles real-world challenges and problems based on a given scenario. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, events like this go far beyond traditional classroom learning. They reflect how teaching abroad can inspire innovation, creativity, and […]
Be like Hannah: Reflecting on My First 6 Months of Teaching & Living in Thailand
It has been said that when the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change, that is when we change. This was the position I found myself in as I decided to pack my life into two suitcases and boarded my one-way flight to Thailand in October of 2023. I was twenty-two and […]
Be Like Chris: Preparing Effectively for Term 1 Midterm Exams in Thailand
Those who fail to prepare should prepare to fail. This is a common and popular saying I’ve heard repeated many times before and can be used in many aspects of life, both professionally and personally. And it’s certainly apt when it comes to school and to study for our many students as the mid-term exams […]
Be Like Chris: Sharing a Personal Guide to Living in Buriram, Thailand
30th April 2021. Almost 3 years ago now and when my current journey inside Thailand began in earnest. 3 years, but feels like yesterday. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Let me rewind. In the spring of 2021, I had already spent 15 slow months at home in Ireland as on-off COVID lockdown […]
Be Like Christi: Balancing the Challenges and Benefits of AI in Education
As a youngster, I vividly recall the excitement of getting ready for a new school year by covering my books and selecting the perfect stationery. I will never forget the classroom buzzing with the sound of pens scratching against paper as we were all taking notes. I’m certain many of my fellow educators share these […]
Be like Heather: Celebrating Thai Festivals and Participating in Local Traditions
Thailand LOVES a celebration, and even after a few years here, I still find myself surprised by how frequently they roll around. It’s one of the many things I love about living here – there is always an event, tradition, or festival to get involved in. The great thing about working as a teacher in […]
Be like Mariam: A New BFITS Teacher’s Tale on Navigating the Whimsical Journey of Relocating Abroad
Ah, the thrill of adventure beckons, and what greater adventure is there than moving to a new country? Yet, amidst the excitement lurks the dreaded hassle of paperwork, accommodation hunts, and the looming uncertainty of job hunting. Fear not, fellow wanderers, for I come bearing tales of a breath of fresh air amid this chaos […]
Be like Christi: Honoring SPIM BFITS Teachers Highlights with a 2023-2024 Memory Capsule
The 2023/2024 school year has passed by faster than a caffeine-fuelled Monday morning! It’s crazy how time flies when you’re having fun. As I bid farewell to another chapter, I can’t help but grin from ear to ear; I have made so many memories and learned so many life lessons this year. Joining the vibrant […]