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shutupjusttravel
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 Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject: Teaching Adults |
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Hello everybody. Most of the jobs I've seen advertised in Taiwan are for primary/elementary school aged students.
Is there much of a market for adult English teaching or teenage/university student courses at all? Is there much chance of finding such work? Any information or opinions would be be great.
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steve_c
Joined: 25 Nov 2006
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Location: Luzhu (or Lujhu or Luchu or...sigh)
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:42 am Post subject: |
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| Is there much of a market for adult English teaching or teenage/university student courses at all? Is there much chance of finding such work? Any information or opinions would be be great. |
They are out there but, as you've already seen, the majority of positions are working with young children. I myself work for a school that emphasizes adult professional classes; yet, over the years, it has been enrolling more and more young students (where the money is), so that now about a third of my students are school-age.
You could try using the advanced search feature on Tealit, adjusting the "Age Level of Class" field and seeing what comes up.
Another possibility is checking the Hsinchu area where a large industrial park is located, as well as perhaps a large number of professional adults looking to improve their English.
Good luck. |
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forest1979
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, there are adult classes that take place.
However to work in a university situation (be it full-time or part-time) a minimum MA is needed, ideally a PhD. If you're willing to chance your arm you can teach these students not in a university but as part of cram school classes but be prepared a very particular type of English teaching: informing students what to know/learn to pass exams. Oh, and these classes, like university classes, can be big. Expect up to 70 in a class. |
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Taylor
Joined: 24 Oct 2003
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Location: Texas/Taiwan
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Dear Readers,
Never forget that teaching a large group of 50+ college students is not truly teaching "adults" (in my opinion).
I'll elaborate later if anyone is interested....
Taylor |
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knight4ever
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Location: Shenzhen
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Taylor,
So what was your experience with teaching in a 50+ group of college students? When I was in Taipei a couple months ago I couldn't find ANY schools with adult classes. |
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Taylor
Joined: 24 Oct 2003
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Hi knight4ever,
I taught at a vocational college that was eventually upgraded to a university.
They had programs in business, engineering and applied foreign languages. I mostly taught classes such as "Business English Conversation" or simply "English Conversation."
I felt most fortunate when classes were held in the "labs" which offered air conditioners, projectors and whiteboards! I'm sure that things have improved over the past few years...
A master's degree is the minimum requirement for these part-time jobs. The pay was always $575 NT/hour. Back in the old days, you actually got paid for more weeks than you actually taught, so it worked out better (maybe $700+).
I think the bean counters have virtually eliminated that perk.
The hours were usually 10 to 12 noon, and then 1:30 to 3:30. Then, I would go to my 'real' job at a nearby children's English school.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Taylor |
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