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TES
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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Hi everyone,
First - thanks for all of the great replies, ideas, and links!
Denise: yeah, CfBT doesn't take Americans in Brunei. I'm checking out other options (I have a post about it in the General Asia thread if anyone is interested).
Johnslat, Denise and Pikgitina (and JZer for your Qs): Thanks for all of the great information on Oman. It's good to have some specific places to check out and I'm definitely going to take a close look...
Glenski: I was actually looking at the JET program. From the various comments I've found (many from here: http://www.bigdaikon.com/), it sounds like some people end up in great situations, others not so much...that, and I'm wondering how much teaching I would actually get to do since the position is as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher)...anyone have thoughts here?
Naturegirl and fladude: Good points about small town living and trying to learn other languages. I'll definitely have to double check to make sure that I don't get "too much" of what I'm looking for =) Fladude, I'm curious now as to where you ended up.
A couple of follow up questions:
For those of you that have taught in Oman, has your experience been similar to that found in the omanexpat blog that John posted?
A couple people mentioned Asia - anyone have ideas about specific places/towns/areas in Taiwan or Thailand that might work once I paid my own way over?
Thanks again, everyone! |
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JZer
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
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Location: Pittsburgh
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| Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:08 am Post subject: |
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| johnslat, I am thinking about doing the SIT Program in Global Management. Thus I am researching the job possibilities in Oman. I am trying to figure out what I might be able to do in Oman and how much it would pay. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| TES wrote: |
| Glenski: I was actually looking at the JET program. From the various comments I've found (many from here: http://www.bigdaikon.com/), it sounds like some people end up in great situations, others not so much...that, and I'm wondering how much teaching I would actually get to do since the position is as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher)...anyone have thoughts here? |
The JET ALT motto is ESID (every situation is different). Live by it and learn it now. Some people may nearly have the total command of the classroom while their JTE sits in the back and does nothing. Others may be relegated to duties as honorable as "human tape recorder". I would guess that most fall in between, perhaps on the lower end. Realize, too, that you will likely be shifted from one school to another, not be stationed at just one school. Goodbye continuity.
Some JTEs don't even want an ALT around. Previous ALT may have left a bad taste in their mouths. Other JTEs may be so poor in spoken English themselves that they fear contact with an ALT. Some just want to do things their own way and hope the ALT stays out from under foot. |
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TES
Joined: 21 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for confirming that Glenski. What you described seems to fit with the other research I've done. I'm not sure if I'll apply for this or not, but at least I have a better idea now of what I'd be getting into. |
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anyway
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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I am currently teaching in Oman. I live in a small town. I can't say I am familiar with the blog you mention, but Oman has lived up to its reputation in my eyes. Polite and friendly students, not terribly motivated on the whole. The COAS I work for has a problem maintaining their technology. One must be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity.
A car is absolutely essential if one wants to access the natural attractions. A rental will run at least 150 rials a month (about $385) including insurance. Petrol is cheap. There are lots of accessible beaches, snorkeling/diving, some wadis/caves/hiking, but otherwise lots of rocks and desert. Again, the oppressive heat restricts outdoor activities for a good portion of the year, depending on your tolerance.
All in all, I wouldn't complain about housing, work, food, etc. I find the locals and the general mood quite relaxed. However, I think Oman's natural environment can be recommended only within the context of the peninsula itself. A bit disappointing personally... |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:20 am Post subject: |
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| TES wrote: |
| Thanks for confirming that Glenski. What you described seems to fit with the other research I've done. I'm not sure if I'll apply for this or not, but at least I have a better idea now of what I'd be getting into. |
You'd better find out soon, as applications for next year's jobs are due soon. Deadline depends on your nationality. |
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