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Sonja23
Joined: 19 Feb 2006
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 Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 5:43 pm Post subject: CELTA for Japan |
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Someone mentioned in another thread that a CELTA can actually be harmful for applicants planning to teach in Japan. I am aware that all you need to teach in Japan is a degree, but as I am really interested in teaching (and doing a good job of it!) I was planning on getting a CELTA before going over. I don't plan on teaching at one of the bigger eikawas, but hopefully a smaller school where I will be able to implement my own lesson plans and use some creativity.
Anyway, to get to the point is: Is getting a CELTA worth it for teaching specifically in Japan? |
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womblingfree
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
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Getting a CELTA isn�t necessary for Japan but will be useful when you leave if you wish to continue teaching.
The reason that eikaiwa�s could be suspicious of anyone with a formal education in TEFL or Applied Linguistics is because you will then be aware of the total crap which you are expected to spout on a daily basis.
Having said that as long as you don�t point out the faults of the system you�ll be fine. There are thousands of eikaiwa teachers with CELTA�s. |
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