TAG : Teaching In Thailand
Teaching tips
What to do and what not to do in the EFL classroom
In Ajarn Guests: Articles - 23rd August 2010
Regular ajarn contributor Tim Cornwall is back with more tips and techniques for both experienced and inexperienced teachers alike from smiling to laying down class rules and from teacher movement to setting up activities.
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A Haven for Filipino Teachers
Some suggestions on where Filipinos might find teaching work
In Blogs: Benito Vacio - 20th August 2010
Each agency has different sets of procedures and requirements. Just prepare all your credentials when you apply, including your ID pictures. Be ready with some teaching materials too because a number of agencies require 5-10 minute teaching demonstration.
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Bangkok Post Articles
Sent in by Asian Teacher
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 27th July 2010
Thailand's plunge in education from the Bangkok Post - A teacher's response
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Ralph has hit the nail on the head
Sent in by Peter Batchelor
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 17th July 2010
I asked why the school did not employ an English native speaker and was told "we get our two English teachers (the Filipino and the Thai) for the same price as one farang teacher so this way is better for the school"
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Unteaching what the Thai teachers have taught
Sent in by Ralph Sasser
In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 17th July 2010
Let’s look at the reality. Thai teachers do teach grammar and vocabulary, although I don’t see how considering most can’t even speak a coherent sentence in English
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Responsibility: Teaching the fourth R in education
It's time to make our students look good - and not just academically
In Blogs: Steve Schertzer - 11th July 2010
In our zeal to teach the three ‘R's, reading, ‘righting, and ‘rithmetic, we are neglecting to teach another very important ‘R': Responsibility; responsibility for oneself and responsibility for others
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A student success story
Helping a Thai student bring home the bacon
In Blogs: Benito Vacio - 1st June 2010
In teaching, we, teachers, must think of an ingenious way to make our students learn using varied types of materials and different kinds of strategies for every student has his/her own learning style.
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Michael’s Story
A remarkable story of overcoming some of life's obstacles
In Blogs: Abel Cadias - 31st May 2010
I'm featuring Filipino teachers' stories and tackling some employment issues concerning foreign teachers from a Filipino's perspective which I hope might add to the tone at ajarn.com. So, wish me luck!
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It does matter if you’re black or white
The blatant discrimination in TEFL job ads
In Blogs: Phil Roeland - 27th May 2010
Although it is rarely mentioned in job ads, most if not all Asian recruiters on the lookout for teachers are after whities. And let’s make no mistake about it: the prize specimens are Caucasian white, not some locals having overindulged in skin-whitening products.
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Native vs non-native speaking teachers
Who would you employ?
In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 2nd May 2010
If you were a language school owner, who would you rather employ – a non native speaker with experience and good qualifications at 30,000 baht, or a native speaker with little or no experience and no formal qualifications at 40,000 baht?
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E-mailing for jobs
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
The Region Guides
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
The cost of living
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
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