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Cerriowen · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Location: Pocheon

The other day I went to an open class with my co-teacher.

Today I drew up a picture of what I'd like the English Lab to look like.

I downloaded and photocopied the documents from GEPIK saying they
want classes split over 23 students (I have 40 per class).

I am going to write up a mock schedule, showing how I think the classes should be divided. It actually adds 4 classes to my current schedule. (bumps me from 15 to 19). Since I spend most of my time bored out of my gourd, I really don't mind having extra classes.

So my question is this... how do you think this will be recieved? I'm making extra work for my co-workers (and myself). But... I've put together all this stuff, and I don't want it to seem like I'm attacking the school or them. In the west, having all your documents in order before a meeting is polite and impressive. Do you think it'll be rude and agressive here?

KYC · Joined: 11 May 2006

I'm curious where in Pocheon or which school you're at since I'm in the Pocheon area myself Wink

Did they ask for your input? I'd wait til they approach me first.

TeeBee · Joined: 18 Oct 2007

Well, a little off topic, but that makes three of us in Pocheon. Anyone have plans to attend an open lesson tomorrow? That would be mine.

KYC · Joined: 11 May 2006

You know I used to attend open classes and whatnot. Now with my new ct, hahahha yeah right.

air76 · Joined: 13 Nov 2007

I'm honestly not being cynical, but in my experience any effort to draw up improvements to schedules or any other major changes directed at improving an already entrenched system will be greeted with smiles, OKs, and then an uncomfortable silence, followed by either a polite no or no answer whatsoever.

Maybe others have had differing experiences.

rhinocharge64 · Joined: 20 Sep 2006

I concurr with air76!! In my considerable experience I've never been listened to once, despite a teaching background from home. I follow the mantle because I no longer get stressed, teach few hrs, and have accepted their shortcomings will never be improved by yours truly. However, it does explain why the ed. system continues to churn out poor results, when they don't want to share and incorporate my ideas and methodolgy.

agoodmouse · Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Location: Anyang

Cerriowen · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Location: Pocheon

Well I went ahead and did it...

I talked to my friend co-worker, and explained the pros and cons and asked her what she thought. She agreed and said she thought it was a great idea, but I'd have to get the agreement of all the teachers.

So I went to the oldest english teacher, and since I already split his class and only do 20 minutes with them, he said he doesn't care one way or another what I do, but he wants to keep the class split because they're demons.

I went to the difficult teacher last, (after my friend co-worker talked to her)... and gave her my "sales pitch" including the pros and cons and asked for her suggestions. I mentioned that Wendy and the other guy really like it, and I want to find out everyone's opinion and find out all possible problems before talking to the principle about it. I also sympathized that this would put more work on her, since she'll have to (actually get off her damn ass and) teach more hours per week.

I think she agrees that it's better for the kids but she's a lazy behotch, and doesn't want extra work. Fortunately she's the most junior, and younger than I am... so maybe I can cow her into agreement.

Who knows. I'll keep ya posted.

pkang0202 · Joined: 09 Mar 2007