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Austin Farwell

Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School

As head of Upper School theatre at Taipei American School, I lead the development and delivery of the theatre curriculum as well as direct all productions put on stage both at TAS and abroad. This involves a multitude of moving parts, managing of diverse stakeholder groups, detailed budget management and of course incredibly high standards. I have over six years of experience as a head of theatre at two prestigious international schools, where I implemented innovative and engaging programs that fostered students' creativity, collaboration, and confidence. I hold an MBA in Organizational Leadership, a Graduate Certificate from Harvard and an MFA in Acting. All of these equip me with the skills and knowledge to manage and inspire diverse teams, design and execute effective strategies, and deliver high-quality performances; from the stage to the classroom and beyond. I am passionate to affect fundamental changes across independent education::de-siloed, flow state, cross divisional collaborative education that invigorates and benefits all.

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Recent articles from Austin Farwell

  1. How I learned to stop worrying and love A.I.

    In this article, Austin Farwell, Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School, explores the advantages of AI to deliver personalised learning.

    • Digital Literacy & Online Learning,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation
    Read article 2 minute read
    Austin Farwell

  2. Understanding by Design: Can it cultivate critical thinkers and engage global citizens in international schools?

    Austin Farwell, Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School, explores UbD for progressive curriculum design.

    • Alumni Engagement,
    • Continued Professional Development,
    • Curriculum & Assessment,
    • Research in Education,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation
    Read article 3 minute read
    Austin Farwell

  3. To phone or not to phone?

    Austin Farwell, Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School explores the impact of mobile-phone usage for both educators and students.

    • Alumni Engagement,
    • Critical Media & Information Literacy,
    • Digital Literacy & Online Learning,
    • Research in Education,
    • Safeguarding,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation,
    • Wellbeing in Schools,
    • Work Skills & Global Citizenship
    Read article 2 minute read
    Austin Farwell

  4. Yes, they're using ChatGPT to cheat...

    In this article, Austin Farwell, Head of US Theatre at Taipei American School, explores the fall-out of AI for traditonal learning and assessment and the opportunity for change in pedagogical practice.

    • Alumni Engagement,
    • Critical Media & Information Literacy,
    • Digital Literacy & Online Learning,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation,
    • Work Skills & Global Citizenship
    Read article 3 minute read
    Austin Farwell

  5. WATCH: The advantages and practical application of AI in Education

    In this discussion, we delve into the practical application of AI for educators and school leaders and consider the challenges we are still to face.

    • Alumni Engagement,
    • Continued Professional Development,
    • Digital Literacy & Online Learning,
    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation,
    • Work Skills & Global Citizenship
    Read article 50 minute read
    Leon Furze

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