Darren Southcott, PhD, MSc

Teaching for the 21st century

I’m an educator working at the intersection of sociology, global citizenship and sustainability. My classroom experience spans primary and secondary schools, university teaching and teacher education across Asia.

I currently teach Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology and secondary Global Perspectives at Singapore International School Gamuda Gardens in Hanoi, where I also direct Model United Nations. Previously, I taught at Jeju National University in Korea, developing courses for future primary teachers and for domestic and international students.

My teaching connects local experience with global issues through enquiry, discussion and collaborative research. It draws on a PhD in Geography, an MSc in Education for Sustainability, an MA in Human Rights, and professional work with UNESCO, NGOs, governments, and the media.

Singapore International School Gamuda Gardens | Hanoi, Vietnam

Teacher of Sociology and Global Perspectives; Form Teacher; Model United Nations Director | July 2026 – Present

Duties: Teaching Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology (9699) and secondary Global Perspectives, planning and assessing learning against Cambridge syllabuses. Providing pastoral care and academic guidance as a form teacher, and directing the school’s Model United Nations programme.
Teaching approach: Using enquiry-based, concept-driven learning to develop research, collaboration and critical-thinking skills. Connecting classroom concepts with contemporary global issues and supporting multilingual learners.

Jeju National University | Office of International Affairs

Instructor – Geography, Humanities and EAL | 2023 – July 2026

Duties: Designed and delivered interdisciplinary humanities courses on Global Citizenship, Sustainable Development, Intercultural Understanding and Popular Cultural Movements for domestic and international students. Also delivered modular courses in Business English and teacher training.
Teaching approach: Developed enquiry-based, concept-driven teaching approaches transferable to Cambridge International frameworks. Used place-based pedagogy to connect students’ local experiences with global processes.

Jeju National University | Teachers’ College

Instructor – EAL, EAP and Classroom Practice | 2016 – 2022

Duties: Designed and delivered English as an Additional Language (EAL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curricula for future primary school teachers. Also taught academic writing to English major seniors.
Teaching approach: Modelled student-centred pedagogy and formative assessment through collaborative and project-based learning. Integrated global citizenship, intercultural understanding and 21st-century competencies into classroom practice.

Jeju Provincial Office of Education | Korea

Primary and Secondary Teacher – EAL and Global Themes | 2007 – 2009, 2011 – 2012

Duties: Delivered discussion-based English lessons on global themes across four high schools and one primary school. Planned schemes of work and formative and summative assessments. Supported student wellbeing and residential life as a boarding teacher at Daejeong Boys’ High School (2007 – 2008).
Teaching approach: Integrated intercultural understanding and global themes into language learning through student-centred discussion and activities.

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