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coffeespoonman
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Ok, look Moonshadow, the OP asked:
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Would I be able to find a decent paying job.
Would I be able to work at a university.
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| Maybe. You're not THAT qualified, but you're not exactly a spring chicken either. |
What's negative about that? The OP has no MA, only a CELTA not a DELTA, a BA which is not related to language or linguistics, and it seems like no experience teaching TESOL. I think my reply was realistic and friendly. Why wouldn't I say it to the OPs face?
Or maybe you missed the emphasis on THAT? Try saying it out loud. Emphasizing THAT in this way connotes that he is indeed qualified to a certain degree, but not to the degree where he is guaranteed a decent paying job or a university job. Still, I go on to say that it is possible and that he should try.
I appreciate that you're trying to be helpful to the OP, but I think it's unfair and unwarranted for you to point your finger at me while doing it. |
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Moonshadow_51
Joined: 09 Apr 2011
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Location: Turkey
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| Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:28 am Post subject: am I qualified |
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It would have been helpful for him to know that in Turkey, being certified to teach is a requisite that he has.
A DELTA is not necessary to teach and is aimed more for DOS and supervisory positions, also for creating assessments, etc., and you know the rest.
He has some teaching experience, and since you and I know that a lot of people show up in Istanbul and become gainfully employed without the credentials he has, then it probably would have been best to emphasize those strengths because he does have a skills set that is employable at a good school.
No harm to you, nor insult intended. Whomever wrote the post about newbies wanting an easy entrance into the field appeared to joust more than called for. Would be happy to buy you a Turkish coffee or an Efes after payday. |
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westbrook1
Joined: 11 Jun 2011
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| Pardon my ignorance, but when the unis ask for a master's degree, do they want one specifically related to teaching or can it be in any subject? I have a BA, an MA (neither is teaching-related) and am getting my CELTA shortly. |
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Moonshadow_51
Joined: 09 Apr 2011
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Location: Turkey
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| Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:07 pm Post subject: degree |
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By no means is your question ignorant.
It depends on how your degree can be related to what you will teach. If you have an MA in communications, for instance, this relates to teaching English, as might one in Journalism.
An MBA could well relate to English studies for students entering business or economics programs.
Your CELTA will be the entrance changer, and will qualify you to teach English. Once you get your first position, other offers will follow, I am certain.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, as I enjoy supporting other teachers. |
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westbrook1
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| I really appreciate your help and I will be pm'ing you shortly. Cheers. |
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