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Ludvig Von Mises
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 Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:16 am Post subject: Demand for MA TESOLs in Japan, specifically distance degrees |
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Hi,
I am interested in starting a distance MA TESOL from the University of Nottingham. The cost will run over a million Yen, and involve about 15 hours of study per week for a three year program. Needless to say, a serious financial, energy, and time commitment.
My eventual goal at the moment is to work in the Middle East, but in regards to Japan; is the distance mode acceptable, will it help to get a contract or part-time position at one of the universities in Japan, and how much value will it hold in the future with the seeeming glut of people now doing the degree with the same thinking as myself?
I would also be interested to apply for managerial posisitons at some of the larger schools such as Interac.
Any thoughts or experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance! |
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steki47
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It is my understanding that a distance ed degree would be recognized by a uni here and, yes, will help you get a job teaching there. Plus publications, presentations, etc. as required.
Management positions at Interac? I believe they hire from within so one would have to start as an ALT and then be promoted. Don't quote me on that. |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:17 am Post subject: |
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| Just to emphasize what steki wrote...the MA alone will not get you a uni job in many/most cases, even PT. Depends on the uni, of course. |
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Ludvig Von Mises
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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| So, I take it quality publications and presentations afterwards are the key to getting a good university contract or PT work. Do you know whether the hiring is usually done by Japanese or full-time foreign teachers? Any past experiences in interviews that stand out? |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Ludvig Von Mises wrote: |
| So, I take it quality publications and presentations afterwards are the key to getting a good university contract or PT work. |
Yes. Please read the FAQ stickies on this.
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| Do you know whether the hiring is usually done by Japanese or full-time foreign teachers? |
Could be both, but most certainly in practically all cases the Japanese will be involved.
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| Any past experiences in interviews that stand out? |
Plan on making some sort of presentation, maybe even a demo lesson. Expect them to want to know/test your Japanese spoken fluency. Interviews are almost always a panel of people. Mine included members of several departments, not just the one I was going to be in. |
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Ludvig Von Mises
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| Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you for your excellent feedback. Very greatful for your help. |
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marley'sghost
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Not sure if a MA would help you get into management at a dispatch co. Couldn't hurt I suppose. But all the guys I know that "moved up" did just that. Started as an ALT, worked up to branch office trainer/HR guy. Most last a year or two. One got himself promoted to the Tokyo main office, doing recruitment or something now. All said and done, the dispatch companies don't need that many gaijin managers and they have plenty of candidates here to choose from.
Can't say much about distance MA's themselves. I don't have one. I have buddies who do and say it was worth the investment. |
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