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Yekhefah
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 Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject: Do I need TEFL certification? |
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| I have a Master's degree. Do I have to take a TEFL class and get certified before I can teach in Korea, or can I just come over on the education I have? |
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Ya-ta Boy
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Location: Established in 1994
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All you need to teach legally in Korea is a BA/BS...and possibly proof you are breathing. Your Master's is not even necessary, but will help in getting uni jobs.
I do advise getting some training in language teaching. The more the better. Anything that will help you do a better job is a benefit. Obviously.
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Flit
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: UK
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I think this arrangement stinks. Here is my recent post so you know where I'm coming from: http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=52949
How on earth did whoever decide on such ridiculous requirements? "Teaching experience? Teaching qualification? - Don't worry about that... a degree and you're in."
Has nobody explained to the education authorities and immigration bunch that a university degree has absolutely }@*^)! all to do with one's ability to understand grammar and teach the English language?
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Yekhefah
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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You're right, Flit, but I'm okay. I do have experience teaching preschool and third grade Hebrew, and I've taught language before. I'm also a former spelling-bee champion and a stickler for grammar. I'm qualified! I just wanted to know if I needed the TEFL certification or not.
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Flit
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Location: UK
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I am not suggesting those with a degree and without a TEFL cert would not succeed as a teacher. I am protesting the implication of the ruling that one without a degree does not succeed as a teacher.
I apologise for hijacking your thread Yekhefah. I am more disgusted with my inability to find employment rather than your ability. |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
Location: traversing the minefields of caddishness.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Koreans look down on people who haven't graduated from university ( keep in mind they offer degrees in things like tourism here) |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Flit wrote: |
I think this arrangement stinks. Here is my recent post so you know where I'm coming from: http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=52949
How on earth did whoever decide on such ridiculous requirements? "Teaching experience? Teaching qualification? - Don't worry about that... a degree and you're in."
Has nobody explained to the education authorities and immigration bunch that a university degree has absolutely }@*^)! all to do with one's ability to understand grammar and teach the English language?
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Well, what are you going to do? Thats the way it is. And I agree with it. Otherwise it would be the wild wild east like China wth high school graduates coming over. A 4 year degree doesnt ALWAYS guarantee that someone will be a good teacher but it pretty much always guarantees that a BA will be a beter theacher than a high school graduate. |
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Flit
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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What am I going to do? I'm going to bitch and moan until you all leave Korea... and then they will be forced to hire me! 
I feel I am repeating myself as I am saying the same thing in the other thread.
Who would make the better employee in your school? The TEFL qualified teacher? or the degree grad (no experience...and it's a year out OE job before doing something they really want to do)? Who do you think the students would benefit more from? Why isn't the TEFL cert at least recognised as on par with a degree when considering the JOB AT HAND? |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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What am I going to do? I'm going to *beep* and moan until you all leave Korea... and then they will be forced to hire me!
I feel I am repeating myself as I am saying the same thing in the other thread.
Who would make the better employee in your school? The TEFL qualified teacher? or the degree grad (no experience...and it's a year out OE job before doing something they really want to do)? Who do you think the students would benefit more from? Why isn't the TEFL cert at least recognised as on par with a degree when considering the JOB AT HAND? |
Well, are you going to tell me you can get a teaching job back home without a 4 year degree? No. Listen, these are the regulations and you wont change them by moaning on Daves. Theres always China. Personally, I think its a correct rule. BA is the minimum and will get you a job at a hogwon. Things like CELTA, TEFL, MA, Ph.D etc are all extra qualifications that will let yoiu get better jobs. But the MINIMUM should be a BA. |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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What am I going to do? I'm going to *beep* and moan until you all leave Korea... and then they will be forced to hire me!
I feel I am repeating myself as I am saying the same thing in the other thread.
Who would make the better employee in your school? The TEFL qualified teacher? or the degree grad (no experience...and it's a year out OE job before doing something they really want to do)? Who do you think the students would benefit more from? Why isn't the TEFL cert at least recognised as on par with a degree when considering the JOB AT HAND? |
Well, are you going to tell me you can get a teaching job back home without a 4 year degree? No. Listen, these are the regulations and you wont change them by moaning on Daves. Theres always China. Personally, I think its a correct rule. BA is the minimum and will get you a job at a hogwon. Things like CELTA, TEFL, MA, Ph.D etc are all extra qualifications that will let yoiu get better jobs. But the MINIMUM should be a BA. |
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jinju
Joined: 22 Jan 2006
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What am I going to do? I'm going to *beep* and moan until you all leave Korea... and then they will be forced to hire me!
I feel I am repeating myself as I am saying the same thing in the other thread.
Who would make the better employee in your school? The TEFL qualified teacher? or the degree grad (no experience...and it's a year out OE job before doing something they really want to do)? Who do you think the students would benefit more from? Why isn't the TEFL cert at least recognised as on par with a degree when considering the JOB AT HAND? |
Well, are you going to tell me you can get a teaching job back home without a 4 year degree? No. Listen, these are the regulations and you wont change them by moaning on Daves. Theres always China. Personally, I think its a correct rule. BA is the minimum and will get you a job at a hogwon. Things like CELTA, TEFL, MA, Ph.D etc are all extra qualifications that will let yoiu get better jobs. But the MINIMUM should be a BA. |
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