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mich1005 · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Location: USA

Hello,
It is difficult to tell which certificate is the best by checking the job listings. Also, some positions offer the certificate for a fee and a short seminar before starting a position. Is this a good idea?
I have a MS in Adult Education and I'm finishing a EdD in Higher Education but would like to spend 1-2 years abroad before settling into a full time position.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Michelle

Atassi · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 128 Location: 평택

Michelle,
CELTA, Trinity, and SIT are probably the most-respected certificates. Whether you want a respected certificate or not really depends on where you plan to be. Every country and every employer is different.

Good luck

saint57 · Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:30 am Post subject:

With your qualifications I'd say you don't need a certificate. Especially if you were a classroom teacher before earning all those degrees.

mich1005 · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Location: USA

Most of the positions require a certificate to apply. I have taught intro freshman courses at a University. Most positions want early childhood. I would like Central Europe but most programs I've located seem to want a fee for the certificate and aren't strictly placement. Am I looking in the wrong places?

sw · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

Master of Science in Adult Education. What can you teach?

mich1005 · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 5 Location: USA

Atassi · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 128 Location: 평택

Michelle, some employers may respect your MS as a qualification for teaching a second language, but you should get some background in the field. TESOL is different than adult education. You could do the CELTA, or you could try reading and learning on the job and on your own. The CELTA may help you land the jobs though. Best of luck

Deconstructor · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 775 Location: Montreal

NON!

You can get a teaching job overseas with a high school diploma if you've done your homework. I got a couple of friends whose employers are under the impression that these guys are extremely well educated... in education no less.... Suckers!!! Laughing

After all, do you really need more than a high school education to teach in some backward, corrupt country??

Atassi · Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 128 Location: 평택

Probably not Rolling Eyes

hehe, but seriously...she already has an MS. If she works in TESOL she should at least be a bit familiar with research and methods for different situations she might face. She obviously is somewhat professional about her work looking at her qualifications.

White_Elephant · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 175

Deconstructor · Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 775 Location: Montreal

In '02 I got a job in Germany. As a Canadian I didn't need a visa or anything else. I packed and left. I had no certificates what so ever and no one asked me for one, only a M.A. in English Lit. The DOS wanted me to stay in Germany for years. I returned after a few months because they do pay peanuts and the taxes are very high.

I think the rules have changed now for Canadians; but if you're an American I think you could get a job... at least in Germany.

White_Elephant · Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 175