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denali
Joined: 12 Jul 2010
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 Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:38 pm Post subject: Is there a 'No-shoe rule' in Kor Classrooms |
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This sounds like an ignorant question, because it is.
Some people that taught in Korea told me they put their shoes in a locher or rack and wear sandals in class.
I have taught in South East Asia and also worn my teaching shoes (black, clean, etc).
However I MUST wear orthotics in my shoes because I have flat feet and fallen arches.
I cannot wear sandals or go barefoot.
So, my question is,
can I wear my regular teaching shoes in class?
Yes, this sounds like a dopey question but thanks to whoever will answer.
I am willing to work in a public school or private hogwan.
Thanks. |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Right behind you!
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Just buy some inside shoes...something that looks like slippers or Keens.
I want a pair of these.
Oh, you from Alaska? Get some Sorels. |
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tanklor1
Joined: 13 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Only in public schools. The majority of private schools don't have any rules regarding footwear. |
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denali
Joined: 12 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| tanklor1 wrote: |
| Only in public schools. The majority of private schools don't have any rules regarding footwear. |
oskinny1,
I have to wear shoes. Period. Shoes, with already built-in arches + my orthotics.
I can have only "inside" shoes. That's not a problem is they allow me to wear these black "inside only" shoes.
Tanklor1 thanks for the info. Yes, the guys I was talking with were in the public schools.
Thanks. |
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Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Once no one says anything. Just continue wearing your orthotic shoes indoors. The schools are filthy as it is even with the indoor shoes rule.
Even if someone just say something. Just nod, smile, apologize and continue wearing them. |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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You shouldnt have any problems.
Generally, in hagwons & secondary schools street shoes in class are a non-issue for teachers.
In elementary schools, slippers are the norm but with dedicated indoor shoes & an explanation to the vice-principal you'll be fine. |
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Illysook
Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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| It really depends on where you work. Last year at the Hagwon, no shoes allowed. This year at a public high school, I can wear shoes. I prefer to wear shoes. My feet don't get as tired and my pedicures last longer. |
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Seoulio
Joined: 02 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:04 am Post subject: |
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You have got two very easy options
1) bring a couple pairs of shoes and make sure that ONE of then are ONLY indoor shoes. There should not be an issue
2) Bring your shoes or two and stop at one of those stores that sells shoe booties ( they wrap around your shoes like a shoe sock)
Wear those at the school |
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egrog1717
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:34 am Post subject: |
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My school got me a pair of crappy sandals that I wore for less than one day... No support, no traction, so I put my dress shoes back on...
6 months of seeing what my co-teachers wore on their feet made me realize that I could wear my running shoes and nobody would care... So I did and that's been that...  |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 2:07 am Post subject: Re: Is there a 'No-shoe rule' in Kor Classrooms |
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| denali wrote: |
[edited for brevity]
can I wear my regular teaching shoes in class?
Yes, this sounds like a dopey question but thanks to whoever will answer. I am willing to work in a public school or private hogwan.
Thanks. |
Public school - inside shoes, outside shoes. Instead of slippers I used my birks instead of the "slippers" they provide. My co-teacher wore something similar. The korean women teachers wore "inside" shoes or sandals.
Hakwon (kindy) slippers inside, shoes outside.
Hakwon (3-10pm) usually don't care.
I wouldn't say anything on your application but if you explain it to your principal when you meet and keep your 2 pairs of shoes separate there should be no problem.
You will get lots of comments from the kids warning you that you are wearing shoes in the classroom.
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djsmnc
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:14 am Post subject: |
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| Teachers at my school are caned in the calves if they wear their shoes inside |
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JustTurtle
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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I want a pair of these.
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I want these! My pinky toes deserve the freedom these offer.
edit*
UPPER - Kangaroo Leather
SOLE- 7 Piece TC-1 performance rubber
FOOTBED- Kangaroo Leather
kangaroooooo |
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ontheway
Joined: 24 Aug 2005
Location: Somewhere under the rainbow...
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Is there a 'No-shoe rule' in Kor Classrooms |
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| denali wrote: |
This sounds like an ignorant question, because it is.
Some people that taught in Korea told me they put their shoes in a locher or rack and wear sandals in class.
I have taught in South East Asia and also worn my teaching shoes (black, clean, etc).
However I MUST wear orthotics in my shoes because I have flat feet and fallen arches.
I cannot wear sandals or go barefoot.
So, my question is,
can I wear my regular teaching shoes in class?
Yes, this sounds like a dopey question but thanks to whoever will answer.
I am willing to work in a public school or private hogwan.
Thanks. |
Before you take any job in Korea, you should verify that it will be acceptable to wear your "inside" corrective shoes, or better yet, find one of the schools where everyone just wears their regular shoes all the time.
1) At some hogwans and some public schools everyone wears regular shoes - so no problem, your shoes will not be an issue.
2) At some hogwans and some public schools everyone wears slippers, but your indoor shoes will be allowed.
3) At some hogwans and some public schools everyone wears slippers and your indoor shoes will not be allowed. You will not be allowed to work in anything but slippers (or possibly socks or even bare feet) but no kind of shoe, not even a shoe dedicated to the indoors-only, will be allowed.
You do not want to be fired on your first day of work because of a slipper rule. You should verify the school's footwear rules before you sign a contract.
You also need to consider the Korean culture before you come here. Shops and restaurants that require their customers to remove their shoes are ubiquitous. And nearly everyone removes their footwear in their homes. Your "indoor shoes" will not be allowed. You can avoid some of these places, but you will have to go in slippers, socks or bare footed on occasion - there will be no option. |
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ChilgokBlackHole
Joined: 21 Nov 2009
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| I wore my orthos the entire time. No problem. |
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air76
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Is there a 'No-shoe rule' in Kor Classrooms |
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| ontheway wrote: |
| Before you take any job in Korea, you should verify that it will be acceptable to wear your "inside" corrective shoes, or better yet, find one of the schools where everyone just wears their regular shoes all the time. |
I think that this is terrible advice....the absolute confusion that will ensue as you try to explain all this to a recruiter will be a nightmare, and all that will happen is that the recruiter/school will throw your resume out as it appears to be a hassle.
Go to the hospital, get a few pairs of those booties that go on over your shoes (or like the other guys said, buy a pair of shoes that are only for school)....if you arrive to Korea and they try to tell you that you can't wear shoes in the school, explain that your doctor told you that you MUST wear these shoes and that you'll be wearing hospital booties over your shoes. If they insist, then you insist back. I am not saying to be a dick about it, but just be firm. It will be fine and they will allow it, the worst that will happen is that you might get looked at funny.
In Korea it is ALWAYS easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. I would absolutely mention NONE of this to your recruiter. That's my opinion anyway. |
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