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AbeCross
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 Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:58 pm Post subject: Teaching a subject area in China |
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| I understand that teaching a subject-such as math or history-is much more lucrative and stable than teaching EFL in China. I am especially interested in teaching history in China. I know of a couple of recruiters who hire for such posts. Are there alternative ways to find a good position? I hold several degrees in history but do not hold a teacher's license. Thank you for your assistance. |
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rocket man
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Location: Raleigh NC USA
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, a lot of the "international schools" (schools that teach Chinese students who want to go to the US/Canada/Australia for college) will hire history teachers who don't have teaching credentials if you have 2 years of ESL teaching experience. Be familiar though with US Common Core curriculum though.
Be aware of a couple of things: 1) there are certain topics the government will not allow you to cover. 2) the student level in many schools is awful especially when it comes to their English level and many have no business being in all English curriculum.
Some schools have websites in English or advertise here or on the other major job boards
Do your homework and you will be fine |
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getbehindthemule
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Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Degree, experience, willingness to put the work in and a positive attitude can get you a long way here down the subject teaching route.
Main pros imo: it's more interesting than teaching english (obviously presuming that oneself is interested in the subject), you create a niche for yourself and avoid the dancing monkey politics of english teaching (to a certain extent at least), less grading and in turn less admin duties in general, less pressure.
Potential cons: I've seen FTs take on subject teaching positions and then found themselves in over their heads. You need to know your stuff. You dont get spoon fed and often dont have the support that the English teachers might have.
I know that many schools here find it quite difficult to fill subject FT positions. |
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Dartanyan
Joined: 01 Sep 2013
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Location: Nizwa, Oman
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| Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:11 am Post subject: |
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I teach US history in China with only a BA from the US.
Does anyone know if I can do this in other countries?
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AbeCross
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| Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:04 pm Post subject: Difficult |
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| Dartanyan wrote: |
I teach US history in China with only a BA from the US.
Does anyone know if I can do this in other countries?
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The only other country I know much about is Thailand and in that country a BA would probably be enough only if you were a certified teacher. I once ran into a group of teachers in Bangkok, and they told me their school was hiring. The only thing that mattered to them was whether or not I was certified: they didn't care that I held several degrees in the subject.
I believe China is an exception in that certification is not always required. Most other countries may be part of an international network that requires certification. |
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