Teaching Internationally with guest Cody Ratcliffe | S1E8

Join us as Cody Ratcliffe shares his international snowboarding journey, working in China and beyond, and offers insights into teaching across cultures, adapting communication, and balancing global and domestic seasons. Geneviève Pilotto also shares from her vast experience in teaching overseas as well as hitting on many of the logistical elements of training staff and managing the oversight of the program as a whole.Chapters -00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting00:15 - Cody's Snowboarding Journey05:59 - International Course Providers and CASI's Role10:52 - Experiences in China and International Teaching13:55 - Travel Plans and Logistics13:55 - Technical Difficulties and Solutions16:33 - Balancing Domestic and International Work18:33 - Resorts and Travel Experiences20:56 - Snowboarding Adventures and Unique Experiences21:38 - Palate Cleanser26:43 - A Day in the Life of Teaching in the Dome29:44 - Navigating Environmental Challenges32:53 - The Art of Communication with Translators35:40 - Cultural Exchange in Snowboarding39:15 - Advice for Evaluators Considering International Teaching41:28 - Qualities of a Successful International Evaluator46:36 - Personal Experiences and Connections in Snowboarding50:41 - Balancing Travel and Personal Life58:22 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections