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kingbee2009 · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 17

Ok guys, and I wouldn't talk like that face to face if we were working together.

This is the internet and we can talk anonymously.

Yes I understand that to move to the next level I need to qualify more, and I keep telling myself to do it.

I've left it late for the new term, as I've had a few issues to deal with.

Thanks for the good pieces of advice.

Best regards,
KB

nickpellatt · Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 1522

KB, I think the reasons for a better certificate have been made clear, and you probably understand them yourself...so I wont harp on about them. The answer you are seeking is just to find the cheapest online cert that will meet your employers needs.

It is definitely worth checking with them (or other prospective employers), and then trying to contact an employee to confirm they have similar certificates. Even send links to your employer to ensure they are happy with your choice.

I have looked at some jobs in Turkey and this is a lack of clarity over the type of certificates required .... my impression (based on the way some schools are very clear over type of degree, MA pref, and experience) is that sub standard certs may be a bit dodgy for many employers ... but that is just a guess.

I did take an online i-i cert, two of them actually. I know first hand how poor they are, and know from experience the schools that employed me with this cert also would have employed me without ... it was a waste of money really.

Anyway, if you do take the i-i route, the good news is the 40 hour cert takes less than 15 hours to complete. Well, it took me less than 15 hours and my IQ is closer to 100 Wink

Anyway ... do check, check, check with employers before making a course choice. There are a few jobs advertised in Turkey now ... email them and get some feedback on what they need.

Good luck

NilSatis82 · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 110

johnslat · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject:

Dear NilSatis62,

Your quote is true not only of teachers but of all professions and, indeed, of humanity in general.

Socrates put it this way:

"True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us"

Regards,
John.

NilSatis82 · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 110

I would happily go along with that.

Chancellor · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject:

kingbee2009 · Joined: 14 Apr 2009 Posts: 17

Guys you can nit pick all you want, but if I feel comfortable teaching at any level and get great results, why should I feel that I've got soooo much to learn as you're making out?

Chancellor, you're right of course, I've just had other stuff to deal with unfortunately and not had chance to get properly organised.

Cheers

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:17 am Post subject:

Chancellor · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:

coledavis · Joined: 21 Jun 2003 Posts: 1838

Quoting Chancellor: "Think beyond Turkey. Think about the possibility that you might not want to do TEFL in Turkey for the rest of your life. At the very least think about making yourself competitive for the best paying jobs in Turkey."
I agree. Think also of being better at your job. Teaching languages is a specialism, and if you learn a few practical skills to go with the theory - which you will on one of the better on-site courses - then you will be doing your students, your employers and yourself a favour. As I think I've said on a similar thread, think beyond just getting a job and about what it will be like actually doing it.