All Discussions Tagged 'teaching' - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T11:57:54Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=teaching&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFree ebook: Find Online Teaching Jobs Now! College Editiontag:www.classroom20.com,2017-04-21:649749:Topic:11450112017-04-21T18:59:56.520ZLisa Dawleyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/LisaDawley
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<p>When searching for a teaching job overseas, it's difficult to know who to trust or what to believe. While there are very reputable schools on the international market, there are others that will not hesitate to falsely advertise or renege on contractual obligations after you have moved abroad. These types of schools are focused on bringing qualified teachers overseas by any means necessary, which includes false pretenses. Once these teachers arrive, the fairy tale quickly becomes a bad dream…</p>
<p>When searching for a teaching job overseas, it's difficult to know who to trust or what to believe. While there are very reputable schools on the international market, there are others that will not hesitate to falsely advertise or renege on contractual obligations after you have moved abroad. These types of schools are focused on bringing qualified teachers overseas by any means necessary, which includes false pretenses. Once these teachers arrive, the fairy tale quickly becomes a bad dream as they panic, resign and desperately search for alternative employment. The bad dream then becomes a nightmare as these teachers are faced with a whole new challenge: broken contracts.</p>
<p>A broken contract very simply means that the teacher has left the job before the date that he/she originally committed to. In all contracts, there is a three-month probationary period that allows teachers to either leave or be released from their contracts by their employers. This adjustment period gives both parties the right to walk away if the best possible match has not been made and one or both parties is unhappy. While it is the teacher's legal right to leave within the probationary phase, not all teachers are aware of the consequences. All teachers should be aware of these unknown or hidden ramifications, which includes: </p>
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<li><em>Limited options</em>. If a teacher leaves or is released from a contract within the first three months, it will be difficult to find a new position when the academic year has already started. While there will still be some jobs available, they may not be in your preferred location or may not match your salary expectations. If you are flexible and eager to get out of our of your present situation and into a better one, you may still find that your application is rejected for the following reason:</li>
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<li><em>The broken contract</em>. Even if you leave within the probationary period to protect yourself, your contract is still considered broken. It becomes a game of 'he said/she said' that is too complicated and time consuming for new schools that you apply to to unravel. While you may feel you were treated very poorly, new schools that you submit your application to may wonder if your former employers were actually the victims. Unfortunately, there are teachers who will unjustly leave their contracts and place their employers in the very difficult situation of having classrooms without teachers. New schools will wonder if you are a repeat offender and you may leave your next contract in the probationary phase. So, even though you may have been caught in a very bad situation, your decision to leave may influence your future job prospects.</li>
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<p>So, how can you avoid making this mistake? The answer is to be knowledgeable, resourceful and unbiased. There are three proactive ways to find yourself an honest, supportive international school environment:</p>
<p>1) <em>Research thoroughly</em>. When considering the move abroad, make sure that you are comfortable with the distance, culture and customs of the country you are relocating to. Ask the questions that matter most to you during the interview - now is the time to speak with your employers directly. They are investing their time and money into bringing you abroad, so a good school is likely to be very honest when answering your questions or concerns to ensure they are the right fit for you so you will fulfill your contract. Remember to visit your school's website online and learn about their ethos and objectives prior to the interview.</p>
<p>2) <em>Remain unbiased</em>. When reading school reviews online, remember that not all of them are factual. While it is quick to judge based off of negative reviews, make sure you ask yourself the following questions: </p>
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<li>Was the review submitted anonymously?</li>
<li>Is the review older than 2 years?</li>
<li>Does the review sound credible?</li>
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<p>While we like to believe that people will be honest and truthful when posting online, this is not always the case. There are people who will feel slighted and will post anonymous, damning reviews online because it is a public, untraceable forum. Without a name, it is impossible to know if the accusations or comments made are truthful because we do not know the whole story. Schools interview, on-board and hire hundreds of teachers, so chances are a few of them will not be satisfied. These unsatisfied teachers may post online in the heat of the moment because they feel there are no consequences. If the comment is made about the administration or teaching environment, then it's important to remember that a post made two years ago may not reflect the current administrative or teaching team. It's best to keep yourself unbiased when reading comments online so that you are able to look for patterns and discern whether or not the reviews sound credible.</p>
<p>3) <em>Use a trusted source</em>. Applying to an agency is better assurance that you will be matched with the type of school you are looking for. Many agencies do not charge their candidates any fees and are instead paid by their partner schools for the successful placement of teachers. Therefore, it is in an agency's best interest to keep their partner schools happy by matching them with teachers that present the perfect fit for the jobs available. Furthermore, agencies do not want to affiliate themselves with schools that do not fulfill their contractual obligations - it's just bad for business. Agencies partner themselves with schools that they trust to ensure teachers are happy and promote the agency they worked with positively. It's also a good idea to stick with an agency that stays with you from start to finish; this ensures that if you encounter any hiccups along the way, your consultant is there to help you.</p>
<p>When you apply for a job abroad, go into it wisely. You need to conduct your research and ask your burning questions in advance so that you are prepared to make a decision that will affect not only the next year or two of your life, but your career. It's also important to be open-minded and patient. What we envision in our minds rarely reflects reality. There will be unexpected surprises or obstacles along the way; you will be homesick and you will experience culture shock. What you feel in your first month abroad will be different than how you feel in your fourth month. The school may not be perfect, but no school is. It's unwise to make a knee jerk decision and break a contract when you are still adjusting to these news changes in your life. It's best to take a deep breath and keep moving forward. You will be challenged and ultimately you will be a better teacher for it. If, after completing the first year or two of your contract, you decide that you want to be somewhere different, then you can do so knowing that you were successful and proudly take this experience with you on your next adventure.</p>
<p></p> Dispelling the Myth of International Teachingtag:www.classroom20.com,2016-04-07:649749:Topic:11043082016-04-07T15:47:28.057ZEd Vectushttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EdVectus
<p>When considering a teaching job abroad, there is a common misconception that all international teachers teach English as a foreign language. Everyone knows someone who has taught English in South Korea or China, usually after the completion of their undergraduate program. For this reason, many teachers mistakenly assume that if they change the direction of their careers to the international sector, they will forgo their certified subject area and teach English instead. </p>
<p>It's time to…</p>
<p>When considering a teaching job abroad, there is a common misconception that all international teachers teach English as a foreign language. Everyone knows someone who has taught English in South Korea or China, usually after the completion of their undergraduate program. For this reason, many teachers mistakenly assume that if they change the direction of their careers to the international sector, they will forgo their certified subject area and teach English instead. </p>
<p>It's time to dispel the myth: you <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>CAN</strong></span> teach your certified subject area abroad!</p>
<p>Across the Far East and the Middle East, there are accredited international schools that have adopted and follow the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand or International Baccalaureate curricula. These schools are actively seeking and recruiting teachers whose training and certification match the curriculum of these schools. </p>
<p>They hire teachers who specialize in early years or primary education, as well as counselling and secondary math, science, English, social studies, art, music, physical education and special education. </p>
<p>For more information, please click the link below: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJVCxkgtIro&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJVCxkgtIro&feature=youtu.be</a></p>
<p>The number of international schools is rising exponentially and so is the demand for teachers. These schools understand that the process of moving abroad is both complicated and daunting, so they offer all inclusive compensation packages with salary, housing, flights and health care. There are even some schools that are family friendly and will include a spouse or dependent children in the compensation package. This means that some of your family's costs to relocate, as well as tuition, may be covered wholly or partially by these schools.</p>
<p>With so many benefits and the opportunity for an adventure, you wouldn't take the plunge?</p> Considering an International Move?tag:www.classroom20.com,2016-03-23:649749:Topic:11024492016-03-23T17:12:28.448ZEd Vectushttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EdVectus
<p>Making the decision to leap into an international teaching opportunity can be both stressful and exciting. There are lots of job possibilities abroad in international schools where you can teach your subject area, in English, according to an adopted western curriculum. If you've ever considered this culturally infused adventure, here is advice from teachers and administrators who have done it all before and are happy to share their experiences:…</p>
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<p>Making the decision to leap into an international teaching opportunity can be both stressful and exciting. There are lots of job possibilities abroad in international schools where you can teach your subject area, in English, according to an adopted western curriculum. If you've ever considered this culturally infused adventure, here is advice from teachers and administrators who have done it all before and are happy to share their experiences:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdBP5xD7VtU&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdBP5xD7VtU&feature=youtu.be</a></p> Experience teaching in Chinatag:www.classroom20.com,2016-02-15:649749:Topic:10963952016-02-15T17:17:13.827ZEd Vectushttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EdVectus
<p>Teaching in China can be a very rewarding experience. Often times, teachers from North America who are considering international teaching opportunities have questions about China and how it is like to live there. I would like to take the opportunity to debunk some myths, confirm some truths and share teaching experiences in China with all of you!</p>
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<p><strong>1. Living in China</strong></p>
<p>China is a fascinating and fun place to live! There are large expatriate communities in…</p>
<p>Teaching in China can be a very rewarding experience. Often times, teachers from North America who are considering international teaching opportunities have questions about China and how it is like to live there. I would like to take the opportunity to debunk some myths, confirm some truths and share teaching experiences in China with all of you!</p>
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<p><strong>1. Living in China</strong></p>
<p>China is a fascinating and fun place to live! There are large expatriate communities in all the large cities, meaning that you will have access to numerous nightclubs, jazz bars and countless restaurants including traditional Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and American or Indian cuisine. There is nothing you can’t find in large Chinese cities that you can find back at home. Living costs are low and given that teachers have their accommodation paid for by schools, it’s a great opportunity to save up.</p>
<p><strong>2. Transportation in China</strong></p>
<p>Train travel is modern, extremely efficient and very, very cheap. You can take a train from almost any city in China and be able to travel across China. There are also regional and international airports in all the large cities, allowing you to take advantage of the proximity to other Asian countries and travel to nearby South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and many more. </p>
<p><strong>3. Language and communication in China</strong></p>
<p>The official language in China is Mandarin Chinese and all Chinese nationals understand and speak the official language. However, you will be surprised to find out that China in fact has over 290 living languages given its diverse cultures and peoples. Don’t worry though! The locals in large cities, especially the younger generations, can all speak or understand English. If they don’t, they will go out of their way to communicate with you or help you in any way they can.</p>
<p><strong>4. Teaching opportunities</strong></p>
<p>Teaching jobs are available in local International British and American schools which serve local children using an expatriate curriculum. These schools make up more than half of the international schools in this region. Most international schools run from September to June, though schools that serve local children might run from February to January. Chinese students can be a pleasure to teach as they are kind, gentle, and very hard working.</p>
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<p>I hope this was helpful for anyone who is thinking about an international teaching career. If you are interested to know more or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!</p>
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<p>I have been using simplevle.com for a while now and I have gotten fairly attached to it, but it does not seem to have a large user base to share experiences with. I have heard a lot about Schoology and have even created an account recently. However, it looks very intimidating. Does anyone have an opinion on which site is best suited for a high school teacher? I don't want to be overwhelmed with functionality that I won't even use.</p>
<p>I have been using simplevle.com for a while now and I have gotten fairly attached to it, but it does not seem to have a large user base to share experiences with. I have heard a lot about Schoology and have even created an account recently. However, it looks very intimidating. Does anyone have an opinion on which site is best suited for a high school teacher? I don't want to be overwhelmed with functionality that I won't even use.</p> looking for online english teacher.tag:www.classroom20.com,2014-11-12:649749:Topic:10419762014-11-12T07:49:23.765Zkenxiehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/kenxie
<p> we are now building a website for chinese students seeking for native english teacher. we need lots of native english speaker to become english teachers.</p>
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<p> we are now building a website for chinese students seeking for native english teacher. we need lots of native english speaker to become english teachers.</p>
<p> teachers on our site can post whatever they want to teach, but only in english. </p>
<p> if you have spare time and want to know more about chinese students and chinese educational market, please leave a message and send your email to me .thank you!</p>
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<p><span>Doctoral student is looking for participants for a study on motivation among urban teachers. The participation will consist of a one-hour interview and a shorter follow up interview. The participants will remain anonymous and will benefit by gaining insights into their own intrinsic motivation. To be considered please visit </span><a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/teachermotivation" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.tinyurl.com/teachermotivation</a></p> The Five Habits of Highly Effective Teacherstag:www.classroom20.com,2014-03-18:649749:Topic:10010982014-03-18T11:29:53.611ZAbdelouahed OULGOUThttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AbdelouahedOULGOUT
<p>Growing professionally as a highly effective teacher is not that easy. It is a matter of struggle, patience, and commitment to improve one’s potentials and capacities. When young teachers embark on teaching, they usually feel excited and internally motivated.Yet, as time passes, those boiling feelings of passion and fondness start getting colder and colder, dragging down a large community of teachers and educators to the lowest level. Such degradation is often embodied in the feelings of…</p>
<p>Growing professionally as a highly effective teacher is not that easy. It is a matter of struggle, patience, and commitment to improve one’s potentials and capacities. When young teachers embark on teaching, they usually feel excited and internally motivated.Yet, as time passes, those boiling feelings of passion and fondness start getting colder and colder, dragging down a large community of teachers and educators to the lowest level. Such degradation is often embodied in the feelings of boredom, passivity, and laziness; and it reflects negatively on the educational process in particular, and on the educational system as a whole. On the other hand, a few teachers keep their motivational signals twinkling, trying all the best to grow personally and professionally. Throwing a quick glance at the reality of both communities helps you dispel the fog over the secret habits which can make you so effective. This op-ed article comes to accentuate five habits effective teachers apply in their life-long career.</p>
<p><strong>1- Think reflectively:</strong></p>
<p>Reflective thinking is the process of thinking critically by making use of your cognitive skills and strategies to reach the desired outcomes of your plans and prospects. Some refer to it as directed thinking because it is an outcome-oriented process through which you meet some specific aims or work out certain issues and challenges. That is, to teach effectively, you must think reflectively. Reflection also means thinking back over your past experiences for better performance and achievement in the future. This is not to say that reflective thinking is a mere processing of thoughts and past memories. On the contrary, it is an actual demonstration of your impressions, feelings, and thoughts, embodied in the form of reports, polls, or surveys to address a critical teaching or learning situation. In short, reflective thinking is the mental processing of your experiences for the purpose of refining and perfecting your future choices, plans and behavior.</p>
<p><strong>2- Go beyond the norms</strong></p>
<p>It is a shame on a teacher today to go on one boring recipe or diet in such a free and runaway world. The curse of white stones and black boards is as much primitive as the way of life during the Stone Age when people used stones as implements by which to solve a variety of problems and realize a number of achievements. Today, a large number of teachers still live under such a dusty world, unwilling to get rid of textbook slavery and dark dungeons. It is true that teachers in Morocco are compelled to try such primitive tools and cope with the restless but stagnant reality of our education, yet they have numerous and renewing opportunities for freedom and change.</p>
<p>Going beyond the norms of the primitive traditions of education calls for the effective use of the new technologies. The latter, if used appropriately, empowers teachers to vary their tools, overcome their problems, and increase their students’ desire for learning. A computer, be it a laptop or a desktop, is a must-have machine for every teacher. Thanks to it, one can devise his own ELT materials: handouts, visuals, learning apps, interactive lessons and quizzes…etc. Besides, the new educational technologies enable teachers to create their personalized or professional interactive environments, such as virtual classrooms, where they can share all that stuff with their students and fellow teachers. Going beyond the old-fashioned borders (ways and tools) of teaching is a must for every teacher willing to keep apace of the new trends in modern education.</p>
<p><strong>3- Plan creatively</strong></p>
<p>Planning is the process of connecting theory to practice. It is also the process during which a lesson success or failure is planned. For that reason, a teacher must consider five crucial qualities while planning a lesson: theoretical awareness, intelligence, creativity, imagination and expectation. These, I believe, are the key elements of effective lesson planning, because they are all about envisioning your lesson/session, from opening to closing, before it is done. Such a process allows you to predict any potential situation and devise the necessary ways and means to treat it. A plan also embodies a particular learning model. Be it a PPP model (Presentation, Practice, and Production), an OHE model (Observation, Hypothesis, and Experimentation) or a 5 Es learning cycle model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation), your creative touches must stamp your plans and elevate your performance.</p>
<p><strong>4- Stay online</strong></p>
<p>Keep abreast of the new events and innovations in the field of education, and put into practice anything you think is interesting to update yourself and better your job. Never rely on anyone to break to you the news or keep you updated with the global changes in education. Take the initiative by yourself and surf frequently in the net for news related to the branches of teaching and learning (methods and approaches, classroom management, Information and Communication Technology, assessment and evaluation, values education…etc). To stay online does not mean to set your Facebook status online so that your colleagues will acquaint you with the news, nor does it mean to wait for the Ministry of Education to issue new circulars or notices; it rather means navigating over numerous official webs specializing in the field of education and exploring the latest reports, surveys, polls, studies, and experiments. Be it by searching in the net or by attending pedagogical meetings, updating one’s knowledge and practices is of paramount importance to catch up with the latest developments in your job.</p>
<p><strong>5- Be productive</strong></p>
<p>Don’t just consume what others produce. This is why a computer is a must-have machine for every teacher. Learn to develop and adapt your own materials using a variety of computer applications. Learn to use Microsoft applications such as Office Word, Office PowerPoint, and Office Publisher to devise your teaching materials (handouts, lesson summaries, graphics, tasks, web pages, brochures, booklets, flyers…etc). Try Hot Potatoes, Wondershare quiz creator, ispring quiz maker, or Ispring Presenter to create lively interactive quizzes and courses. Learn to use Adobe Flash Professional to build communicative animations/situations for your students. Organize and integrate all that content into an auto-run compact disk (CD) application, and put it at your students’ disposal. Do all you can, but don’t just consume what others produce.</p>
<p>These are enough habits to make you so productive, updated, creative, open, and reflective; so take the initiative and develop more good habits to make the best of teaching. All the best!</p> Potty Training - How to Teach your Toddlertag:www.classroom20.com,2014-02-26:649749:Topic:9978082014-02-26T12:21:50.857ZOscar Marinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/OscarMarin
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