Korean Job Discussion Forums

BrianInSuwon · Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Location: Korea

Every time I request something from the department (supplemental books, a wireless microphone, etc) the dep. head tells me the school has no money for it. I know they have a large English budget but they are waiting until the new building opens up so they can equip a newer English classroom. They tell me that they are only allowed to fill out one big long budget request so, the money can't be tapped into yet.

Has anyone had any luck getting money out of their public schools for resources?

nizpaz · Joined: 09 Oct 2008 Location: Seoul, South Korea

My school won't even give me a pencil..... and forget card or other such nicities

Good luck!

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

jadarite · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

Why do you need a wireless mic? I would assume that would be more expensive than a regular mic with a cord. How many students do you have in your class that you need a mic? I am not against the idea, I just finished a 2 hour class with 28 students and my throat was rather dry near the end.

As for the books, they are probably pushing you to the limits to see how much they can squeeze out of you before spending money. I had to put a cap on a few issues with the school I am at. I told them, "Here is where I am willing to work harder at and provide my own material, and here is where you need to provide it". After that, I didn't do anything until they gave me adequate resources.

Luckily, I have a good co-teacher who understands more than just basic English. It really helps to communicate these things through them. If I go to the head English teacher who has worse English, she just looks at me and smiles. Then, she says something irrelevant that I don't have to do.

I have also bought a few things (not too expensive) on my own to show I am willing to help out (a little). I think it sends a message to at least the co-worker you are trying.

If things get ugly like it did for me at a hagwon in March, just sit at the desk and study Korean, LOL. Someone will want to know why you are doing it and when you tell them you don't have the books necessary to teach, surprisingly they might show up the next morning. They did for me and I got chastised for not playing hangman with the class in the meantime Very Happy

nomad-ish · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

my librarian has told me that if i need any books to ask her. i would follow others' advice and ask the admin office directly.