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Rumple · Joined: 19 Sep 2007

So I've got an interview and teaching demonstration on Thursday.

I got an email that says the theme of my teaching demonstration will be: "Teaching English as a foreign language in Korea. Prepare 10 minutes class. (Available to use computer in the classroom)"

I sent them this reply:

valkerie · Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Location: Busan

Did that job in Japan..... you could always try a 10 min thing on how to do good warmer activities. My teachers loved them and it wasn't something they had generally included in their school lessons. (Though many adopted them after training).

Short of time now but do PM me if you want some specifics.

Good luck.

V

brento1138 · Joined: 17 Nov 2004

Wait, I think they mean that you are preparing a 10 minute demonstration of what a normal class would be like, no?

Justin Kimberlake · Joined: 20 May 2008

There isn't enough money in the WORLD for me to take a job teaching teachers. The most surely demographic to teach you could imagine.

Rumple · Joined: 19 Sep 2007

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

Not to sound negative, but wouldn't they want to see a full uni lesson, or at least materials?

I would prepare a full uni lesson, an hour at minimum, and explain that 10 minutes is not enough time for them to engage you as a teacher. Give them over an hour's worth of material and show them your best 10 minutes. Make sure they understand where this 10 minutes fits into the lesson.

I think it's a rubbish activity and they could learn about your teaching methods in 10 minutes of discussion better than a 10 minute, unrealistic lesson.

skdragon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003

Teaching demonstration? Don't do it ... your quals and exp (if you have them) should speak for themselves!

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

Rumple · Joined: 19 Sep 2007

bassexpander · Joined: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

Uni demonstration? How about jumping up and down and yelling, "NO USA BEEF!!"

Easter Clark · Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong

jackson7 · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Kim Jong Il's Future Fireball

For my demonstration I performed several somersaults, a handstand, and a backflip. I hit my head pretty hard on the backflip, which quickly helped remind me that I was not applying for the PE position, but this was in fact an English instructor's interview. They hired me anyway, saying something about good flexibility.

If your hiring committee is male, you should bring 4-5 bottles of soju in and proceed to down them one after another. They will realize that you will be a good drinking partner, and part of the "team." If you really can't drink, fill the bottles with water before going in.