About

DR.PEAT is a platform built around the values and experiences of Dr. David Peat. who believes an education system needs to be equitable, just, and accessible to everyone. This website, along with its products, services, and resources, empowers teachers and education leaders in their crucial role as architects of society, shaping the social, intellectual, and emotional bedrock for a student’s journey.

Access the education framework used to deliver high quality education experiences worldwide.

Equitable education systems embody a sense of justice where all life is sacred and should be treated as such.

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DR. DAVID PEAT

INTERNATIONAL CURRICULUM CONSULTANT, Social Enterprise Entrepreneur, REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
(April 1991–April 2022)

Dr. David Peat facilitates the development of equitable education systems and improving health throughout Canada, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. 

Approach

WE DON'T BLAME THE LEARNER

Our approach is rooted Equitable Service Delivery (ESD) aimed to eliminate "deficit thinking”, removing blame from the learner or their environment to replace it with what can actually be done to support their learning.


RESEARCH-BASED, SOUND THEORY

Our consulting, courses and services are built on research-based and theoretically sound teaching methods, leadership approaches and wellness strategies to enhance success for you and your students.

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

Our relationship-based, culturally relevant approach also address social and emotional needs. Products and services allow learners to control their own pace and direct their own learning, while encouraging them to think critically and creatively.


PROVEN PRACTICAL STRATEGIES

We know you need proven practical strategies and guidance when dealing with crisis situations and learners with a diverse range of needs. These include practical approaches for instructors, parents, and curriculum developers who are infusing technology into their instruction to support learning.

LEADERSHIP & CONSULTANT ROLES

Dr. David Peat has taught courses, facilitated professional learning, and supervised Masters and Ph.D. students for multiple universities. Clients include governments, businesses and NGOs.

  • Empowered rural Afghanistan Program Teams
  • Expanded an interactive learning platform for teachers and students to increase access

Consultant: Norwegian Afghan Committee

  • Developed a framework that first gathers data around lack of digital access and barriers
  • Provided recommendations to Ministry, schools and community to take action based on the students', parents and national needs

Consultant: Digital Access Needs Assessment Ministry of Education and Sports, Antigua and Barbuda

  • Identified 10+ distance learning approaches (IT-based, hybrid and analogue)  and assessed their feasibility for use in Afghanistan
  • Provided recommendations for distance learning in Afghanistan and designed a strategy supporting remote teaching and a pilot

Collaborating Researcher with Norwegian Afghan Committee - Deutsche Gesellschaft für, Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), 

  • Helped develop guidelines, strategies and materials for teachers to support students with stress and anxiety
  • Focused on supporting Inclusion and Diversity
  • Conducted workshops for Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD), GIZ and UNESCO staff on national, sub-national, and school levels. 

Inclusive Education Specialist, Jordan – International Development Partners, Norway 

  • Revised and developed syllabi and teaching materials for early grades, then aligned courses to the Afghanistan Curriculum Framework
  • Trained and advised teacher training college lectures and others how to implement materials
  • Developed and implemented a mentoring initiative

Curriculum Technical Advisor – GIZ for the Promotion of Basic and Secondary Education in Afghanistan

  • Recommended and justified best practices for a new Curriculum Framework to guide syllabus development
  • Guided stakeholders on their curriculum choices, provided a quality assurance process to ensure coherent and robust syllabi across all subjects

Senior/Executive Consultant, Curriculum Reform – UNESCO Afghanistan

  • Reviewed the content and structure of PedaL curriculum against established quality standards of practice as well as the growing needs of stakeholders

Quality Assurance Auditor: Partnership for African Social and Governance Research - PedaL Curriculum 

  • Funded through UNICEF, the consultancy provided support for the development of specific standards, competencies and indicators for specialist teaching and support staff positions

Consultant – Mott MacDonald Limited (UK) through Cambridge Education

  • Designed and delivered professional development  for teachers a consortium of six NGO partners.
  • Prepared 'Master Trainers' to roll out the materials.

Consultant – Aga Khan Foundation (Afghanistan): Finalization of  Teacher Training Package and Training of Trainers

  • Advised and assisted Teacher Education Division-Teacher Training Colleges in leading and managing educational reform
  • Assisted and advised on how to effectively grow, operate and advocate to multiple stakeholders

Technical Advisor - World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Curriculum and Instruction,  Teacher Certification & Accreditation Project  Afghanistan  

  • Undertook the Module Material and Quality Assurance audit for  Professional Learning and Development Project
  • Reported the results with recommendations

Quality Assurance Auditor: Professional Development for Abu Dhabi Public Schools Tamkeen Project– Cognition Education Limited, Auckland, New Zealand. 

  • Coordinated identifying assessing and planning for  BC students with special needs
  • Worked on setting standards and guidelines for programs and services for BC students with learning disabilities
  • Advised on curriculum development and health activities
  • Assisted in setting up selection process for curriculum for exceptional students

Special Education Coordinator

British Columbia Ministry of Education

  • Provided leadership in the delivery of  21st Century educational programmes
  • Led the strategic planning process for the division
  • Provided leadership for research, innovative projects, and income generation to support 21st century learning.
  • Initiated and implemented regional and international partnerships emphasizing teacher training

Associate Superintendent of Learning; Executive Director, Research & Innovation Rocky View Schools, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada

  • Provided academic leadership while liaising with course instructors in Australia.
  • Engaged in joint research with Australia
  • Provided course instruction and clinical supervision for  international and national graduate students

Academic Director (Education); Adjunct Lecturer, School of Education (Australia) James Cook University (JCU), Singapore International Campus

  • Conceptualized, established, then oversaw the operation of COPES (Children’s One-stop Psycho-educational Service)
  • Supervised  the placement of  national and international Graduate Students in Psychology 

Senior Educational Psychologist, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Child Guidance Clinic, Republic of Singapore

Dr. David Peat is a consultant and education innovator for governments, businesses, NGOs and joint ventures worldwide. He has taught courses, lectured or supervised Masters and PHD students for these universities

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Built-In Values

Honesty & Integrity

We will be truthful without compromise. We will do the right thing in all situations whether or not anyone is watching. We will not compromise our values for others.

Respect & Dignity

We will conduct ourselves on a day-to-day basis with respect for ourselves and others. We will treat others with dignity in all situations. We will open our minds to the cultural differences that exist to ensure that we our actions are interpreted appropriately.

Equity

Equity is the cornerstone of public education and is pervasive in our approach to achieving our objectives. We will pursue our vision seeking justice for all parties involved - children, parents, communities, partners, companies, donors and governments.

Honesty & Integrity

We will be truthful without compromise. We will do the right thing in all situations whether or not anyone is watching. We will not compromise our values for others.

Respect & Dignity

We will conduct ourselves on a day-to-day basis with respect for ourselves and others. We will treat others with dignity in all situations. We will open our minds to the cultural differences that exist to ensure that we our actions are interpreted appropriately.

Equity

Equity is the cornerstone of public education and is pervasive in our approach to achieving our objectives. We will pursue our vision seeking fairness for all parties involved - children, parents, communities, partners, companies, donors and governments.