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JAZ
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 Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject: Merits of Teaching Qualifications |
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Hi,
Can anyone give me some advice regarding the merits of various teaching qualifications in Shanghai?
When I move to Shanghai I will have a Bachelor of Arts in History. If I wanted to obtain a position as a tutor or teacher in English, would it be advantageous to gain the TESOL qualification?
Would it be beneficial for me to become a certified teacher in my own country (New Zealand)? If so, should I concentrate on gaining a secondary level (high school; ages 13-18 )or primary (junior school, ages 5-12) certificate?
Many thanks,
Duane |
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struelle
Joined: 16 May 2003
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Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:33 am Post subject: Re: Merits of Teaching Qualifications |
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| When I move to Shanghai I will have a Bachelor of Arts in History. If I wanted to obtain a position as a tutor or teacher in English, would it be advantageous to gain the TESOL qualification? |
It depends on the place you want to work. Shanghai's market is huge, and ranges anywhere from adult language centres to local primary schools. For teaching adults and Business English at well-known and established training centres, I'd recommend getting either the TESOL or CELTA. From a professional pov, they are worth the money, are most recognized, and they pay off in the classroom.
On the other hand, you can easily get a job in Shanghai without these qualifications. If it's a locally run school, you won't need a formal BEd or other teaching degree, just your BA is enough.
In fact, I'd argue that for local schools, it's a disappointment to get these qualifications because the Chinese employers don't take them seriously. Among other things, this is reflected in the low hours and salary that they give qualified FTs.
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Roger
Joined: 19 Jan 2003
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I have one recommendation: the CELTA (I think) from SILC Shanghai.
A reputed Aussie-Chinese school. |
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Gonzo
Joined: 08 Mar 2004
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I've just helped my Shanghai school recruit five new teachers. Four of those are certified and experienced, the other has an MBA and will teach business classes. All have TESOL or CELTA and are native speakers. A sign of the times? Not yet, but a school that offers good conditions in a popular location can afford to be selective, and its interesting to see their priorities; albeit with some prompting from me.
Personally I think getting NZ certification would be a good move, as this is also acceptable in Australia, UK, and Canada. You may not want to stay in China forever. However, in the short term, speding one month and some cash on a CELTA would enhance your employability, as well as giving some classroom skills. SILC, as Roger says, or several options in Thailand are some of the choices. |
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