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— Had enough of being just a TEFLer?
Time to get licensed? - Richard McCully compares two different career paths - staying a TEFLer (and there's nothing wrong with that) or studying hard to become a licensed teacher and getting those top international school jobs. It can be a tough decision.
— Top money in Vietnam!
Cost of living - we hear from Peter, a teacher at a top tier international school in Vietnam. It sounds like one hell of a gig!
— Thailand TEFL courses
TEFL course news - in our April TEFL course blog, there are course discounts for Ajarn readers and news of all the latest promotions and special offers.
Thailand or home? - is it better to take a teacher training course in Thailand or in your own country?
— A first lesson nightmare!
Phil Hall's TEFL journey continues - "I must have passed out because when I awoke, I was on the floor slumped against the wall. I looked up to see at least 30 faces looking down on me, and yes, the smartphones were out in force. I could only wonder how much of the event had already been recorded"
— Dealing with class disruptions
How to control your class - It's not about getting angry or banning mobile phones says Mark Newman. It's about changing plans mid-lesson, delegating your cold stares - and above all, keeping your cool.
— What causes teacher burnout and how can you handle it?
Teacher burnout! - a new teacher to Thailand is worried about what causes it and how she would deal with it. Here's what a bunch of Thailand 'old hands' say about how the problems can arise and in some cases, what you can do about it.
Who do you work with? - Celta trainees, Filipino teachers, Thai admin staff, untrained teachers, Western bosses, Thai managers - it doesn't matter. You can learn something from all of them says Richard McCully. It may not always be positive, but you can still take something away.
— Gaining control of your classroom
Classroom management - John V includes banning mobile phones and 'knowing your audience' in his list of tips for becoming the master of your classroom.
More from John V - The changing face of TEFL and the importance of lesson planning.
Theory vs practice - Who really knows the answers to the questions about education - the teachers who are in the classrooms, or the 'experts' working quietly in the halls of academia? Trainer Steve Louw asks the question.
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