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[randall020105]

OK, so I am nearing the second last stretch before doing my medicals for the "Iqama" and fine-tuning my packing arrangements to bring along the bare essentials..

Research tools render lots of sensational info on classroom rapport. Ergo, where exactly does the majority stand i.t.o. their pedagogical expression in their little corner in paradise?

I have 5 somewhat years experience in S.Korea with generally likable characters... here and there I had to dodge a few, but predominantly a mature crowd who honestly just wanted to learn something extra or sharpen their acumen.

What I'm left with is this - can I expect to exude my air of confidence and expect the students (college age) to engage? Or are we looking at a more challenging bunch?

Those who were in Asia and Saudi, how would you compare the "adult students" generally? Steering clear of ridicule...

Regards,

R.

[jaffa]

Who are you teaching?

If, as likely, it is teenage, early 20s guys then your role is similiar to a matron in a public school for spoilt, bone idle brats. "Wake up", "No telephones" and "No, you can't go to the bathroom, again, Mohammed" will take centre stage in your lessons. Ditch the lesson plans.

If they are adult students then you'll have a far easier time of it. By their late 20s they have learned how to wake up in the morning and how to control their bladders, although staring at telephones features widely, even when driving.