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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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 Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:09 am Post subject: West Florida Teacher Ready Program/ International schools |
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I'm curious as to whether any non-Americans(particularly Canadians) in Korea have completed the Teacher Ready program. https://www.teacherready.org/
I'm interested in making the move to teaching in international schools, but don't want to break the bank or forgo making an income. This program seems well suited for studying while working.
According to their website only American citizens can obtain their teaching certificate through this program, yet they seem to advertise to non-Americans as well. The site even states that non-Americans receive a transcript from the University of West Florida detailing course completion. What good can this do if your province doesn't recognise this particular program and won't issue a teaching license?
I've found some posts online from those who have done the program and are not from the States, but they didn't give much info about becoming a licensed/certified teacher and if they had any luck finding work.
I'm guessing there are quite a few NETs in Korea currently making the transition to becoming a licensed teacher, or have already done so through this program. Would love to hear from you!
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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It is like any other on-line PGCE.
It won't lead to licensure in Canada (for Canadians) or the States (for non-US citizens).
Properly accredited international schools want teachers who are actually licensed to go along with their post grad certificate in education.
That said, it is not an easy path into international schools but on completion of the course the simple question of whether or not any particular school will hire you based on it is a matter of conjecture. If they are desperate they may take you on. If not then probably not.
For top, international schools you need the Professional Teacher Certificate, the teaching license (state or provincial) and 2 years of post grad classroom experience. IB experience is also often a "preferred" or even "required" condition for employment.
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crito03
Joined: 30 Jun 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
It is like any other on-line PGCE.
It won't lead to licensure in Canada (for Canadians) or the States (for non-US citizens).
Properly accredited international schools want teachers who are actually licensed to go along with their post grad certificate in education.
That said, it is not an easy path into international schools but on completion of the course the simple question of whether or not any particular school will hire you based on it is a matter of conjecture. If they are desperate they may take you on. If not then probably not.
For top, international schools you need the Professional Teacher Certificate, the teaching license (state or provincial) and 2 years of post grad classroom
experience. IB experience is also often a "preferred" or even "required" condition for employment.
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I actually wanted to clear up a few misconceptions that prevail on these boards in regards to International Schools and on-line PGCE programs.
As with most online degrees, not all are made equal. However the Sunderland distance PGCE does lead to licensure in Canada, America and England it is not immediate as you will have to do necessary paperwork and apply to the teachers college in various provinces in Canada and various states in America but you will get licensure once you follow the required procedure. In England you have two options, one you can go back and complete your NQT year or you can have put forward a portfolio of work to an external body who will assess your ability as a teacher and then grant QTS. I know this as I have friends in all three situation who have been successful and I was also an in country tutor for this program.
As for international schools not hiring without licensure that is also untrue. Most international schools are moving toward more of a global citizenship model of education for their students and as such are less concerned with back home licences and/or experience and more concerned with strong backgrounds in EAL and teaching second, third and fourth language learners. This is the emerging demographic of international students and schools are starting to realize that and adjust their hiring policies. Having said that you still need a teaching qualification like a B.Ed, Dip Ed. or. PGCE (with practicum). This is my experience as the Head of an upper tier international school.
Finally IB experience is only needed by IB schools. Although IB schools are growing in number there are still many ENC, American (state) Curriculum, Australia Curriculum and Canadian (provincial) Curriculum schools across the world that do not require IB experience as they do not teach it in the primary years and may not even offer the IBDP choosing instead to follow an AP or A Level program. |
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Chaucer
Joined: 20 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:14 am Post subject: Similar |
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Maybe ttompatz could offer some advice.
My wife, Korean citizen with US Bachelor's degree is thinking of doing an online MATeaching with hopes of getting California certification. It's through USC, and they have been actively recruiting her--but no promise of certification. How hard is it, after completing an MA in education, to get California certification? Is USC just saying whatever it takes to get us to pony up the (exorbitant) tuition? Thanks for replies. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 2:49 pm Post subject: Re: Similar |
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| Chaucer wrote: |
Maybe ttompatz could offer some advice.
My wife, Korean citizen with US Bachelor's degree is thinking of doing an online MATeaching with hopes of getting California certification. It's through USC, and they have been actively recruiting her--but no promise of certification. How hard is it, after completing an MA in education, to get California certification? Is USC just saying whatever it takes to get us to pony up the (exorbitant) tuition? Thanks for replies. |
Unless she holds a green card or US passport there is NO CHANCE of California certification.
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Chaucer
Joined: 20 Oct 2009
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| Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: Similar |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| Chaucer wrote: |
Maybe ttompatz could offer some advice.
My wife, Korean citizen with US Bachelor's degree is thinking of doing an online MATeaching with hopes of getting California certification. It's through USC, and they have been actively recruiting her--but no promise of certification. How hard is it, after completing an MA in education, to get California certification? Is USC just saying whatever it takes to get us to pony up the (exorbitant) tuition? Thanks for replies. |
Unless she holds a green card or US passport there is NO CHANCE of California certification.
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That's what I was worried about. I'm going to start wading through the individual state requirements, but do you happen to know of any states that would certify a non-US citizen? She used to have a green card--we would get one but she is hoping to teach in international schools over here. |
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