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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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 Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:14 pm Post subject: I'm stumped!! EPIK 2013 |
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Wow, I'm so confused. I'm applying for the Fall 2013 intake and thought all was well. *Bubble burst*
I was just advised by an EPIK coordinator that my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies does not qualify as an education major with EPIK. In Texas, I attended UNT college of education (one of the best schools in Texas for teachers) programs. The entire program is education related filled with instructual classes and practicums.....everything required for teaching including a year student teaching. I am certified in my state so that's the only thing I have going for me. My face is completely on the floor!!
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Did you end up telling them about your medical condition?
They might just be using this as an excuse to discourage you......? |
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Ranman
Joined: 18 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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| You could just do a TEFL? I mean, it's not that hard to do. They can't keep you out of applying for EPIK just because of that. |
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isitts
Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: I'm stumped!! EPIK 2013 |
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| texasteacher wrote: |
Wow, I'm so confused. I'm applying for the Fall 2013 intake and thought all was well. *Bubble burst*
I was just advised by an EPIK coordinator that my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies does not qualify as an education major with EPIK. In Texas, I attended UNT college of education (one of the best schools in Texas for teachers) programs. The entire program is education related filled with instructual classes and practicums.....everything required for teaching including a year student teaching. I am certified in my state so that's the only thing I have going for me. My face is completely on the floor!!
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? |
Well, not many people here are certified teachers. This rejection could be a blessing in disguise. Have you tried international schools or public schools in Taiwan? |
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Airborne9
Joined: 01 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: I'm stumped!! EPIK 2013 |
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| texasteacher wrote: |
Wow, I'm so confused. I'm applying for the Fall 2013 intake and thought all was well. *Bubble burst*
I was just advised by an EPIK coordinator that my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies does not qualify as an education major with EPIK. In Texas, I attended UNT college of education (one of the best schools in Texas for teachers) programs. The entire program is education related filled with instructual classes and practicums.....everything required for teaching including a year student teaching. I am certified in my state so that's the only thing I have going for me. My face is completely on the floor!!
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? |
If you have a state teaching certification then there is no problem? To teach in public schools in Korea (AFAIK) you wither need 1) unrelated BA and a 100/120 tefl/tesol cert sometimes with/without 20 hours class teaching part. 2) Education or English major 3) to be a licensed certified teacher in your home country. |
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 8:58 am Post subject: |
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@ Lucas, I havent advised them, but I have my interview next month...I'll let you know how it goes
I think the certification will pardon the degree situation. However, my degree does state I'm certified to teach general and special education. The word EDUCATION helps too.
@ the gentleman that suggested I take a TEFL course..*Screams* I endured an entire school year (FULLTIME) of student teaching (without pay) ....I just can't. lol |
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Times30
Joined: 27 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:17 am Post subject: |
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| texasteacher wrote: |
@ Lucas, I havent advised them, but I have my interview next month...I'll let you know how it goes
I think the certification will pardon the degree situation. However, my degree does state I'm certified to teach general and special education. The word EDUCATION helps too.
@ the gentleman that suggested I take a TEFL course..*Screams* I endured an entire school year (FULLTIME) of student teaching (without pay) ....I just can't. lol |
Confused here. Were you outright rejected? Or simply ineligible for a higher level?
BTW. TEFL/TESOL courses are easy. Very very easy. They teach a lot of outdated pedagogy and then you repeat it like a parrot. You should be fine. Only need to do a 120 hour course with some in class time.
If you can't find an in class TESOL course, EPIK will accept online certificates (which are ridiculously easy, I think I finished my 100 hour TESOL in 30 some hours.) They only cost about $300.. So that's also a viable option.
Wish you the best. |
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| Ineligible for higher pay level. |
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duckiedoodle
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I also went to a Texas university known for education that calls its teaching degrees interdisciplinary studies. I have just decided to let the whole thing go but I do send links to the degree program so that they can see all of the education classes and the year of student teaching. I have accepted that I won't get credit for it being an "education" degree however. |
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byrddogs
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Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: I'm stumped!! EPIK 2013 |
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| isitts wrote: |
| Well, not many people here are certified teachers. This rejection could be a blessing in disguise. Have you tried international schools or public schools in Taiwan? |
I second this. Unless you are dead set on teaching for EPIK in Korea, I'd look into international schools in other countries or ps in Taiwan which require certification. Korea is ok and all, but there is a reason why many people travel out of country during breaks. |
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I would like to teach in Korea and experience its historic culture and diversities within it. I would also like teach in Mexico, Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, Chile, France......Educating our youth one country at a time; I want SoKo to be my first stop, however. |
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Times30
Joined: 27 Mar 2010
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I find it a bit coincidental (not ironic)
that I would give everything up to teach at international schools and give up my EPIK interview for your credentials.
But it's like the opposite situation with you.
lol why not international schools? You would get paid so much more and a lot of people enjoy it a lot more. Not to mention the benefits. |
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byrddogs
Joined: 19 Jun 2009
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Times30 wrote: |
I find it a bit coincidental (not ironic)
that I would give everything up to teach at international schools and give up my EPIK interview for your credentials.
But it's like the opposite situation with you.
lol why not international schools? You would get paid so much more and a lot of people enjoy it a lot more. Not to mention the benefits. |
I find it a bit ironic (not coincidental) that the op wants to educate the world's youth one country at a time and has picked the EPIK program to do so; there isn't much educating one can do in Korean public schools. Also, "historic culture and diversities within it"? Have fun with that let down.
Otherwise, it's commendable what your plans are, op.
Btw, I worked for SMOE for several years, and now work at an international school in China. The i.s. is more rewarding for a certified teacher imo. |
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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| Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Times30 wrote: |
I find it a bit coincidental (not ironic)
that I would give everything up to teach at international schools and give up my EPIK interview for your credentials.
But it's like the opposite situation with you.
lol why not international schools? You would get paid so much more and a lot of people enjoy it a lot more. Not to mention the benefits. |
I understand your statement and I would like to teach at an international school, actually, I applied to Daegu International School with no response so.....
I decided it may be best to teach and experience SoKo via EPIK. Then, I will determine what to do next. |
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texasteacher
Joined: 26 Dec 2012
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| Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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I find it a bit ironic (not coincidental) that the op wants to educate the world's youth one country at a time and has picked the EPIK program to do so; there isn't much educating one can do in Korean public schools. Also, "historic culture and diversities within it"? Have fun with that let down.
Otherwise, it's commendable what your plans are, op.
Btw, I worked for SMOE for several years, and now work at an international school in China. The i.s. is more rewarding for a certified teacher imo.[/quote]
I don't have experience teaching in Soko so I can't make judgements. I can only comment that I am passionate about art of teaching and I want to work in a country that accepts my abilities and will contribute to expanding my craft. As stated before, I'd love to work at an international school, but I'm unsure of the process. Either way, getting my international feet wet in Soko doesn't sound too bad?? |
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