TAG : University Students

Skirting around the problem

Why focus on issues that have nothing to do with problems in education?

In Blogs: Tom Tuohy - 30th July 2010

Why are these banal topics regularly raised when so many critical and more pressing problems are evident in the Thai education system? What about the huge shortfall of qualified teachers? The embarrassingly low salary offered to them?

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Is it wise for a foreign teacher to complain in Thailand?

Sent in by Siri Herath

In Ajarn Street: Postbox - 22nd May 2010

Misunderstandings and problems with an over-zealous assistant

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Teaching at my university

What does holding down a university job entail?

In Blogs Archived: Matt Smith - 3rd January 2009

if you want to teach university classes like mine, in particularly regard to Thai classes, if they are school leavers they’re really as good a bunch of starters as you could ever hope to get. If you try and teach them in a systematic way, you will encounter difficulties – difficulties that might, at first, be inclined to plunge you into the deepest depths of despair.

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The isaan spirit

Isaan images

In Blogs Archived: William Blake - 1st August 2007

And what about the Isaan people themselves? When was the last time you went out in a western economy, err sorry, country, and had a table of strangers ‘cheers’ you, and ask your name?

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Ayutthaya island

Tales of ghosts and spirits in deepest Thailand

In Blogs Archived: Ken May - 1st November 2005

I have yet to see a ghost in Ayutthaya myself. But, I am learning to speak Thai, so maybe that will help. The main problem today is this: wailing ghosts don't attract western travelers, who are celebrating on vacation. Nobody likes whining and misery. We can always get that at home.

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The end of innocence

Comparing and contrasting cultural diversity

In Blogs Archived: Ian McNamara - 20th June 2001

Comparing the ritual that is know as " Welcome Freshy time " by students in Thailand and "Freshers' week" by those in the UK.

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The international course bandwagon rolls on

Are Thai MBA courses worth the money?

In Blogs Archived: Ian McNamara - 23rd May 2001

I'm friends with the ( Thai)Head of English at a Thai college which has just started an MBA program - it's a waste of money and she feels sorry for her students. That's what gave me the idea for this offering.

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