About me
After a career in accountancy, then two decades teaching in classrooms in the UK, Europe and Asia, John Turner is now the Secondary Education Adviser for the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong.
A specialist teacher of physics and the theory of knowledge, external accreditation visitor, and a boarding school teacher with significant experience in pastoral care; he has a diversity of experiences in pedagogical and curriculum innovation, change leadership, and programme evaluation. His educational interests span far beyond the classroom; in John’s experience, some of the most powerful learning happens spontaneously and in the most unexpected situations.
His current priorities include: supporting authentic student voice, agency and leadership; building and strengthening a diverse range of learning pathways fit for all students; facilitating professional collaborations; and leading our transition towards truly sustainable education.
He believes that schools have a pivotal role to play in shaping the future of our civilisation but fears that current educational structures and approaches are no longer truly fit for the vital purpose they must serve. He encourages everyone with a stake in education to be bold in imagining a better future, and creative in overcoming the numerous hurdles that lie in our way.
