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IncognitoHFX
Joined: 06 May 2007
Location: Yeongtong, Suwon
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 Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:26 am Post subject: Can I get a BEd in Korea? |
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I was wondering, is it possible to get a BEd in Korea through distance education with say, The University of Toronto? I know BEds have practicum, but I'm not sure if they're A) offered via distance education or B) recognize teaching in Korea as actual teaching.
This is something I might do in my third of fourth contract if it's a viable option.
Also, does teaching in Korea help you get into a BEd program in a Western country (specifically public school teaching)? Or do they completely ignore it? |
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OiGirl
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| I have seen programs (not sure what degree) with a practicum that can be done in other countries, including Korea, but you have to have an advisor who is very open to traveling to observe your teaching. |
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IncognitoHFX
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:42 am Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| I have seen programs (not sure what degree) with a practicum that can be done in other countries, including Korea, but you have to have an advisor who is very open to traveling to observe your teaching. |
I thought of that... and I was hoping there might be one in-country for whatever reason, or at least in Asia. Hell, there must be a lot of hopefuls here. |
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crazy_arcade
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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You can do one in Korea, however, it would be at a university campus.
How would you do the practicum? You're local Korean experience in EFL can't count as a practicum.
Also, most BEd programs are extremely time consuming and include a severe a mount of "busy work."
Finally, any experience that involves working with children/education will be viewed positively by both an admissions board for a program and by local school districts. Public school experience is worth more than hagwon experience because a public school is an accredited institution. |
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IncognitoHFX
Joined: 06 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| crazy_arcade wrote: |
How would you do the practicum? You're local Korean experience in EFL can't count as a practicum. |
Why not? You're teaching... I remember when BEd students were doing their practicum at my High School back in the day. That's the way it's generally done. The qualified teacher whom they're teaching with judges them.
I'm starting to think I might leave this for when (if) I go back to Canada, though. It's too complicated to do here.
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| Also, most BEd programs are extremely time consuming and include a severe a mount of "busy work." |
Yes, if you do the eight-month-cram session that a lot of universities are doing. You could also spread it out over 2-3 years. |
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crazy_arcade
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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| IncognitoHFX wrote: |
| crazy_arcade wrote: |
How would you do the practicum? You're local Korean experience in EFL can't count as a practicum. |
Why not? You're teaching... I remember when BEd students were doing their practicum at my High School back in the day. That's the way it's generally done. The qualified teacher whom they're teaching with judges them.
I'm starting to think I might leave this for when (if) I go back to Canada, though. It's too complicated to do here.
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| Also, most BEd programs are extremely time consuming and include a severe a mount of "busy work." |
Yes, if you do the eight-month-cram session that a lot of universities are doing. You could also spread it out over 2-3 years. |
The standard is 12 months or 2 years. When you go into the program you also have to choose your teachable subjects and level of teaching. Ie. secondary social studies....and what not.
You're practicum is in a classroom that is relevant to your subject and teaching level and is supervised by a licensed teacher of that province.
Your best bet is to e-mail someone at the education dept. of whichever school you want to attend. It might be possible that you can knock off some courses by distance education. However, these programs are usually a set package so I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't possible. |
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PRagic
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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| I guess a good way to find out would be to contact the University of Toronto. What is UP with people asking a message board before they make any personal attempt to find out something? |
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Whistleblower
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I think you can get a 침대 in Korea. |
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IncognitoHFX
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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| PRagic wrote: |
| What is UP with people asking a message board before they make any personal attempt to find out something? |
It's a lot easier. If there are other people doing it, then it's been done before and I could just find out from them instead of contacting a university half way around the world.
Plus, it's not something I'm considering doing until my third or fourth year in Korea. I just started my second year. |
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PRagic
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| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, but think about it. What can someone in the program tell you that the university can't? Send U of T an e-mail if you're serious.
What degree do you have now? It might be better to just go for your MA or MEd rather than knocking out another Bachelor's degree.
Good luck to you whatever you decide. |
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yoja
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There is a school in my home state that allows for a significant portion of one's teaching certificate (at a bachelor's level) to be completed through online classes. However, some of the prerequisites must be taken in person before you are able to do the online portion. The final semester of student teaching must also be done locally (ie, not in Korea).
Many graduate schools in the US offer a M.Ed. that is a one-year accelerated program. If you do not have a teaching certificate going into the program, you will be required to complete an extra semester of student teaching at the end of the master's program.
Sorry, I have no idea about the requirements and options available at Canadian schools. I'm sure that your experience teaching will be looked upon favorably by the admissions committee, though.
Let us know what you find out. I'm sure there are others out there with the same questions you have regarding what kinds of programs are feasible from overseas. I'm glad to have the resources of our expat/ESL community available here @ Dave's. There are a lot of helpful, knowledgeable, and entertainingly witty posters here. Plus I never have to go looking far to get my fix of gay porn spam.  |
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ddeubel
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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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And why would anyone want a korean university degree?
It will not help you in your home country.....
if one plans to live forever in korea...ok...otherwise, no. |
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kiwiana
Joined: 29 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Since you already have a bachelor's degree don't mess around doing another. If you're set on working in the education field then do an M.Ed.
DON'T DO A B.ED or M.ED FROM KOREA UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN THAT YOU WANT TO STAY In EAST ASIA FOREVER
I did my M.Ed full-time in 2 years while over here. As posted, depending on your undergrad, you may have to do a stint back home as part of a practicum.
Another route is to do a graduate diploma in education. A friend of mine did his graduate diploma in education (from a well recognised uni in Australia) while over here. He managed to do his practicums while on vacation from his Korean uni gig.
And why wait for a couple of years; get qualified now and enjoy the benefits. |
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Kwangjuchicken
Joined: 01 Sep 2003
Location: I was abducted by aliens on my way to Korea and forced to be an EFL teacher on this crazy planet.
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| hellofaniceguy wrote: |
And why would anyone want a korean university degree?
It will not help you in your home country.....
if one plans to live forever in korea...ok...otherwise, no. |
I would love to do a PhD at SNU in Genetic Engineerig. Then, I would clone a dog with a photocopy machine and name him Jiffy.
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