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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rich Cramp joined [TASIS](https:\/\/edelweiss-panorama.ch\/tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland\/) in 2022, initially serving as a Middle School English teacher before transitioning to his current role as a High School History teacher. With a background in English Literature\u2014holding a BA with Honours and currently pursuing a master’s in History\u2014Cramp brings a wealth of international teaching experience to the school. Prior to his arrival, he held positions as Head of Humanities at an international school in Phuket, Thailand, and taught history and English in Bangkok. His teaching philosophy centers on building **strong** relationships with students, which he believes fosters motivation and addresses individual learning needs effectively. Cramp currently teaches Modern History and Ancient & Medieval History, and he is particularly enthusiastic about leading the 10th-grade history trip to Florence, an experience that aligns with his passion for immersive learning. He appreciates the *positive* environment at TASIS, citing the supportive staff, engaged students, and the school’s picturesque surroundings as standout features. Despite being in his fourth year, Cramp continues to discover new areas of the sprawling campus, reflecting the dynamic and expansive nature of the institution.<\/p>\n
Cramp’s enthusiasm for history is evident in his preferred teaching topics, such as the ‘Age of Discovery’ in the 15th and 16th centuries, which he values for its sense of adventure and mystery. He takes pride in creative assignments, like the interactive museum on the Atlantic Slave Trade created by his Modern History class, where students demonstrated maturity and imagination in handling complex subjects. He notes that the diverse cultural backgrounds of students at [TASIS](https:\/\/edelweiss-panorama.ch\/tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland\/) enrich classroom discussions, fostering debates grounded in multiple perspectives without conflict. One of his most rewarding moments as a teacher is witnessing students’ progress through applied effort, though he humorously references the iconic ‘Oh captain, my captain!’ scene from *Dead Poets Society* as an aspirational classroom moment. If given the opportunity for a historical field trip, Cramp would choose Angkor Wat in Cambodia for its architectural and religious significance. His love for history was sparked by personal family stories, such as his British grandfather meeting his Italian grandmother post-World War II. Outside teaching, he imagines a life reading history by day and playing live music on a beach at night. Cramp is also keen to dispel historical myths, emphasizing that Napoleon was not short\u2014a misconception stemming from British propaganda that persists despite his annual corrections to students.<\/p>\n
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Cet article pr\u00e9sente la philosophie \u00e9ducative de Rich Cramp, professeur d'histoire au lyc\u00e9e, son parcours professionnel et ses exp\u00e9riences \u00e0 TASIS, en mettant l'accent sur les relations avec les \u00e9l\u00e8ves, sa passion pour l'enseignement de p\u00e9riodes historiques telles que l'\u00e2ge de la d\u00e9couverte et son appr\u00e9ciation de l'environnement collaboratif et pittoresque de l'\u00e9cole.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":49154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[363],"class_list":["post-49158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-tasis-the-american-school-in-switzerland"],"yoast_head":"\n