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[explorer25]

I have applied to Anyang language school and got a respond from them.
And I also applied to Kid's college, (ad said it's foreign run) in Bundang..

I am also thinking about trying out public elementary schools...Getting pretty tired with working till 9 pm, and having only 10 days (3 of them school holiday, 7 days actually) holiday in whole year!!! Do public schools have summer off?

Any suggestion is appreciated..Thanks people...

[Ya-ta Boy]

[explorer25]

Don't these kids have summer holiday here ? I thought from July till early September is a summer vacation, as well as one week or so in winter...
Am I wrong??

[Grotto]

The kids have holidays...the Korean teachers have holidays...the Foreign teacher doesnt need vacation time. You get the wonderful privelege of spending 3-4 hours a day giving a totally meaningless English camp all by your lonesome. Yay

[explorer25]

So basically, we're required to work at Winter camps and summer camps, with two weeks of holiday in total? Jeez.. What are these job ads from 1-5pm at public schools for 2.0-2.1 M?

[Yu_Bum_suk]

[explorer25]

What do u mean industrial high school? Could u be more specific?
I also read "after school programs" now that is coming into effect starting March 2006. I got one recruiter respond me but I am not sure about signing a contract with a recruiter... So confused about what to do? If I can get them give me 2 weeks vacation in summer, 1 week in winter, that would be great...I dont mind 2.2 mil a month...

[Yu_Bum_suk]

[explorer25]

I see.. My hagwon is going down pretty bad, and she and I had problems before.... She can see now that I was right about the things I have mentioned that would be a problem, but she told me she was the boss..Ok, ur the boss with a narrow mind, I said to myself...Now u can see....
She was trying to blame me for the drop out students but she can see that it has nothing to do with me... It's her weak management, and her stupid curriculum.... Even the parents complain about her, and Korean teacher who also quit told me about this... Well, anyhow, I told her I am pretty tired working there, and I need to do certain things this spring, that's why I am planning to leave... This is my second year with her, and I cant handle her anymore and her stupid students who are not willing to learn at all... At least in public school I'll have the Korean teacher (hopefully she'll care just a bit) to help me out with students...
The problem is public schools dont do the advertisement, recruiters do.. So, I am trying to deal straight with the schools as much as possible...

Thanks for ur feedback...

[schwa]

[explorer25]

"To get on well with large classes you need initiative & stamina. The tone of your post suggests you lack both."

I have tried any means possible to motivate and try to get them to think in English little bit...But they are hopeless...they dont want to be there, they are tired, and English is the LAST thing on their mind... I have taught many monster classes, (classes of 30) and managed quite well... I care less about ur criticism at this moment....

[schwa]

Sorry, my comment was too harsh. I went to X it but you responded too quickly.

What triggered my comment was your putdown of your students -- it sounds uncaring. In my experience kids in the public school would see right through that & give you a terrible time.

[explorer25]

Before u write, think what you are writing then... I have dealt with all kinds of students, and this is not my first time teaching...Plus, I know, how to teach, and motivate my students, I think, because they all give me good feedback, and even parents love me...If I was uncaring, I wouldnt even try to teach these kids...But u cant force someone to do what they dont wanna do....We are here to teach if they are willing to learn. You can't teach by force, even u sugar coat it..

[schwa]

Last comment. 30 students is a "monster class"?

[Kimchieluver]

At a lot of elementary schools the co-teacher leaves as soon as they see you coming down the hall.