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cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

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Something is amiss...I would be suprised if she had any direct input into the development of the curriculum...her notions of writing are too radical (advanced?) for KSA...at any rate would be interesting to hear back as to how it all worked out.

The "woman" has written a book on 'Curriculum writing in Saudi Arabia and if one does a search can easily find the site by typing her name and the phrase...must be a member to actually download the book though so who knows how it will all work out, new ideas are certainly worth a try... not so sure how they will be received...

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject:

kbp4g5 · Joined: 06 Aug 2010 Posts: 8

I've been trolling this forum, especially this thread, a lot over the past couple of weeks as I've recently begun applying to KSA schools. You veterans have been pretty helpful in bringing to light all the question marks about AhED's job offer.

I received a job offer from them a while back and was very eager for the opportunity to take it and move to KSA. However, after reading everything through, it inspired me to do a lot more research about the Saudi teaching market, and it basically helped reiterate everything that you guys said here in the thread about Ahed. (Low salary, unproven curriculum, high work hours, questionable hiring procedure, unsatisfactory housing arrangements)

I've now accepted an offer at another school in Saudi Arabia for considerably more money with a school day of 4 hours in the classroom, as well as single housing, as opposed to AhED's college theme of shared apartments.

I really appreciate everyone's input and forthrightness in discussing this school. I now feel like I have a much better grasp on what I should expect from a KSA school, and was able to parlay that into a better position. Cheers!

Blkinkorea31 · Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Posts: 15 Location: USA

killthebuddha · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:09 am Post subject:

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

Sorry wrong order...should be her first/last name and..."writing curriculum in saudi arabia...it is in an e-book storage...btw I used yahoo search Wink

as to your question regarding content/pdf of her work...I have no idea as I didn't pursue it any further...you can sign up and become a member and access the e-book.

oh wth...here is a link...which most likely will be deleted again... Rolling Eyes

http://express-downloads.com/download.php?file=nancy%20sommers%20writing%20curriculum%20in%20saudi%20arabia

killthebuddha · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 3:56 pm Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:06 pm Post subject:

Dear ktb,

I went to the link cmp45 provided:

"Download Name Download Speed
*****.*******.writing.curriculum.in.saudi.arabia.rar 1673 Kbit/s

Server Access Denied. You need to be logged in to download.

If you are not a member and have not signed up already, please go to our signup page and register a new account. The process is quick and easy!

If you have already signed up, please login with your username and password before you begin downloading.:

But, as mentioned, you have to sign up and log-in in order to download. Apparently, it's free, though.

Regards,
John

P.S. The asterisks in the above quote are, of course, mine.

killthebuddha · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks johnslat,

Maybe you were able to select a (country) server site that took you to a full title (I couldn't), but I still don't believe it. These torrent sites often blend/wed search terms that are completely unrelated. This "book," if it exists, would have to be so new as to evade detection. If anyone can demonstrate that such a work exists, I'll eat THEIR hat.

--ktb

johnslat · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:06 pm Post subject:

Dear ktb,

My mistake - it's not free:

"You are merely seconds away from gaining access to our private download services. In order to cover the cost of upkeep of the site, including server and hosting fees, we ask that our members to join one of our partner's websites for the small fee of $1.95. This will ensure that our site will continue to run as flawlessly as possible, and satisfy your needs. Since we keep your security in mind, we advise you to sign up through our 3rd party billing system in order to keep your payment and billing information secure.

Please note that we do not bill for membership to this website. By clicking the "Checkout" button, you will be redirected to the join page of Media Downloads Tool, a website operated by our partners. Membership to our website comes complimentary as a bonus with your Media Downloads Tool membership."

Regards,
John

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

ktb,
You're right; no fear in eating anyone's hat!

Although this "woman" has written and collaborated on a number of books, there is nothing that I could legitimately find regarding her 'writing Curriculum in Saudi Arabia'...so guess that link was just a bunch of bogus crap meant to lure one into that downloading site Rolling Eyes

appologies... Cool

bje · Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Posts: 527

killthebuddha · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks cmp45,

I've seen someone eat a shoe and it wasn't pretty.

Yes johnslat, I'm very familiar with that site--there are dozens that feed into it, and I've been tempted to join because they claim to have Huddleston and Pullam's Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. It isn't that I don't want to pay the discounted $165; I just don't want to carry books anymore.

--ktb