At times the stuff I see in "Issues" disturbs me that some people claim to be homo sapians.Originally Posted by AntRobertson
At times the stuff I see in "Issues" disturbs me that some people claim to be homo sapians.Originally Posted by AntRobertson
"in thailand eduaction is socialization. group living, deference to authority, parroting back numbers/rules, keeping your mouth shut, not excelling or dragging the group."
Too judgemental
Thailand is collectivist, we from the West are more individualistic.
Thai are more respectful of heirarchies, we from the West are more egalitarian
We from the West are more confrontational while in Thailand they are more willing to avoid confrontation (although current political events don't support this statement).
Different is different, doesn't have to be better or worse.
If you want to last in a foreign culture, it is better to acknowledge differences without always having to be judgemental
555 bruce is making a living. he could be lots worse. i think he seems to care about his product. many dont. dont get bruce all hopped up!Originally Posted by Camel Toe
define situation?Originally Posted by pai nai ma
Ant
I knew who you are refering to, you silly ole goose
Indeed. The point here that everyone seems to be missing is its not what Bruce says that determines what is a teacher, its not what AA says, or indeed what any other person says that has the slightest impact on what makes a teacher, and more pertinently a qualified teacher - its the government, or more precisely the Ministry of Education (in whatever form) who says what makes a teacher.
And, unless I miss my bet completely, the ministry has said that a 4 week course does NOT make a teacher, and most certainly does not make a qualified teacher.
Hence the protracted squeals of outrage and pain on the side of many TEFLers.
Now the reality of it is, it will be badly implimented and badly enforced for some time - but that is whats comming.
imagine your alma mater (law school) with no books or library. 3 times the students in class. doul ble the work load on the proffs. a greedy skimming admin. and zero quality assurance at the end of the dgree/learning process.Originally Posted by AntRobertson
Wat school. nternational school, uni??????????? etc...
respond to this with your tools metaphor, ant.Originally Posted by pai nai ma
Re you talking about the thai culyure classes that are supposedly being implemented?Originally Posted by nidhogg
"unless I miss my bet completely, the ministry has said that a 4 week course does NOT make a teacher, and most certainly does not make a qualified teacher."
I think you missed your bet completely.
If Bruce's students weren't getting jobs, he would be out of business real soon. You can hold your breath waiting for all foreign english teachers to be required to have full teachers qualifications to teach in Thailand, but I think you will be holding your breath for a very long time. Most more advanced economies such as Japan or Korea have not went to that extreme, to think Thailand will does not seem very logical to me.
and those that would are often not the best and the brightest. and if you are good and bright you just get worn down by the bullshit, over time.Originally Posted by AntRobertson
Bruce i want to ask you some questions, cool?
PGCE or whatever??Originally Posted by nidhogg
never happen here. i agree.Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn
fuckin bruce is wacthing thai tv!!!!!!!
AA -- yourin cambo???
korea and japan to a lot better job than thailand in terms of requirering degrees ect!!!!Originally Posted by Accidental Ajarn
Yes, to get the gig. To keep the gig you have to be popular: And popular means, fun, don't fail anyone, get along with Thai staffers, smile a lot even at luncheons when the phet is burning your guts, stay out of shady nightclubs, and most of all, be smart and well-groomed.or more precisely the Ministry of Education (in whatever form) who says what makes a teacher.
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