Is There A Future In TEFL
We are back to our monthly TEFL polls and this one revolves around our future in TEFL. Is there a future in TEFL? Is this a career that we can work at for years to come or will we all reach a dead end eventually? What do you think? I want to hear from you.
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Sound Off on Corrupt Practices
On another article, Gary Mandude made the following comment:
Corruption is endemic in Thailand with every school, government or private, a little feudel kingdom. Instead of continuing this tirade against one man, how about setting your laser sights on the corrupt practices that have driven some of the best and most talented teachers out of Thailand?
He’s right. We do need to focus on these issues, not just in Thailand, but throughout the TEFL World.
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Clearing the Mess
The reports I keep hearing out of Thailand are pure BS. I don’t know why TEFL teachers are putting up with so much BS, but they are. I got images right now of teachers in shirt and ties running out of the side gate of decrepit old schools with immigration police in hot pursuit. Why would anyone go through that?
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Best Country for Newbie Teachers?
Time for a new poll and I am anxious to know what you think the best country for a newbie teacher is? Best in terms of salary, conditions, and other opportunities to get their feet wet. I put several countries in the list, if the one think ain’t in it, leave a comment. Heck leave a comment with suggestions for newbie teachers. Let’s help each other out. Again, what is the best country for a new and inexperienced TEFL teacher to get experience in?
Where do you primarily teach?
It is time for another poll, where do you primarily teach? I want to know what kind of teaching you primarily do? Are you into institute work, corporate gigs, university professing, or are you teaching the rugrats at the local school? Let me know by voting in the polls or commenting on this thread. Since it is time for the new poll, it is time to look back at the last poll on teaching qualifications.
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