Korean Job Discussion Forums

Jonikiro · Joined: 03 Sep 2011

I'm currently applying for a position through EPIK, though I noticed most of their positions involve teaching children. I have a CELTA, so I only have experience teaching adults. Should I go through with this, or would I be better off trying to find a job in Korea teaching adults (and if so, which organizations in Korea teach adults while still reimbursing airfare/housing?)?

Setaro · Joined: 08 Aug 2010

Jonikiro · Joined: 03 Sep 2011

Thanks for the reply. It kind of makes it more exciting to be handling teaching by the cuffs, as long as it doesn't interfere with the requirements put forth by Korean teaching organizations.

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

ironclad80 · Joined: 13 Sep 2009

I came here under the same circumstances. If anything, it will give you confidence, I mean you won't just be thrown in front of students for the first time (even if they are just kids).
At hagwon I found it to be useless because you're just given a book and told to teach (or more accurately, make sure every page is completed by the end of the semester so the parents see writing on every page).

I work at a public school now (like you're applying to) and I have found what I learned at CELTA to be more useful such as things like motivation and reinforcing the lesson's goal through a fun activity at the end. At my hagwon any sort of games were BANNED.

So yea, CELTA is generally for adult teaching, but you will find some use from it.