David Booth

This morning I sat in on a seminar focused on college applications for homeschooling and worldschooling learners. It was led by a mix of specialists and admissions staff, and I thought it was worth sharing a few of the things that came up. Just to be clear, this isn’t me offering advice or taking a position on it. These are simply notes and reflections from what was shared. There were three main ideas that stayed with me. The first was around acceptance rates. One of the universities...

Before our visit to Following Giants in Koh Lanta, we did our homework. We read reviews, compared models, and tried to piece together what “ethical elephant tourism” truly meant. On the surface, the sanctuary ticked many of the right boxes: no riding, no shows, and a strong narrative about respect and natural behaviour. But even with all the research in the world, something still felt unsettled. So when we went with our learners, we carried that healthy uncertainty with us and asked...

At The Global Classroom Project, inquiry isn’t just one of the methods we use, it’s the heart of our educational philosophy. Everything we do, from field experiences to academic projects, is built around scaffolded inquiry-based learning (IBL) , a model grounded in decades of international research and my own academic study into student engagement and agency. What Is Inquiry-Based Learning? Inquiry-based learning invites students to take ownership of their learning . Rather than being passive...