TAG : Teacher Mindset
People without formal teaching qualifications
I'm talking about those without as much as a TEFL or CELTA certificate
In Ajarn Guests: Articles - 2nd February 2010
Some would say controversial words from 'Oooh that hurts'. What is it about untrained teachers that really gets his goat?
Tags: teacher problems teacher recruitment teacher opinions teacher roles teacher values unqualified teachers teacher scandals teacher scams teacher mindset
The teacher’s diary
One teacher's descent into madness
In Ajarn Guests: Articles - 18th November 2004
The diary is the sad and heartbreaking four-week journal of Mr Jim Elmdon - a teacher who came, saw, and failed miserably. Keep a box of tissues handy.
Tags: teaching in thailand teacher problems thai culture thai students teaching methodology teacher opinions teacher roles thai attitudes teaching experience teaching kids
The teacher mindset
English teachers are all business owners
In Blogs Archived: Charles Green - 7th November 2004
In Thailand, I have found that people quickly get labeled and categorized as either good or bad, helpful or unhelpful, good teachers or bad teachers, etc. Then once you are labeled it is a long and difficult process of changing your projected image.
Tags: teaching in thailand teaching in asia teacher mindset
Excuses, excuses
Loosely to do with education I suppose
In Blogs Archived: Ian McNamara - 20th March 2002
Kids can learn a lot from their elders. Right from wrong. Good from bad. There is no God. Greed is good. The list goes on. Bullshitting is one art form that is also passed down through the generations. This week we have an example and also link it in a convoluted manner to something bordering on educational.
Tags: teaching in thailand teacher problems teacher roles teacher observations teacher mindset
Out and proud
Whatever will Mom and Dad say?
In Blogs Archived: Ian McNamara - 26th September 2001
Why do TEFL teachers have a bit of a dodgy image? Not only with their 'real' teacher counterparts but with society as a whole. I explore what it's like to come out and tell the world ( or a packed bar at least ) that your proud to be a TEFL teacher.
Tags: teacher opinions teacher roles teacher values teacher respect teacher mindset
Bitchin, fussing and cussing
Let's all have a good moan why don't we
In Blogs Archived: Ian McNamara - 21st March 2001
Complaints from language school teachers. You've heard 'em all before I'm sure.
Tags: teacher problems teacher opinions teacher salaries complaints teacher burnout teaching hours teacher mindset
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