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VirginIslander
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Busan
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 Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject: Hakwon vs. Public School |
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A true teacher derives work satification from seeing his or her students make progress in the subject at hand.
I am considering a return to Korea as a public teacher for my second year but I do not know if I will be as effective as a teacher in a public school setting. With large classes, various levels of fluency in each classroom and less contact with students per week, why do teachers really work in public schools here in Korea.
Is it strictly for vacation time, an easier workload and none of the hakwon Bul$shit. Granted, I would like more time off and fewer classes but I do not know if that would substitute for seeing my students move from pre-beginners to intermediate speakers in a year.
So my question is this: which place is more conducive for teaching and learning English, the Hakwon or Public School?
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject: |
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Oh for *beep* sake, not this again.
Good hogwan = faster, more noticeable results than public school.
Bad hogwan = pointless being there.
How much of Dave's do you have to read to figure this out? |
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VirginIslander
Joined: 24 May 2006
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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How much of Dave's do you have to read to figure this out?
Obviously not as much as you; but thanks for the information. |
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Yu_Bum_suk
Joined: 25 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| VirginIslander wrote: |
How much of Dave's do you have to read to figure this out?
Obviously not as much as you; but thanks for the information. |
Well thanks at least for ensuring that yet again not another week went by without a hogwan vs. public school thread. Dave's just wouldn't be the same without it. |
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Cerebroden
Joined: 27 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Yu_Bum_suk wrote: |
Well thanks at least for ensuring that yet again not another week went by without a hogwan vs. public school thread. Dave's just wouldn't be the same without it. |
You need to get laid. |
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passport220
Joined: 14 Jun 2006
Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do province
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:36 am Post subject: Re: Hakwon vs. Public School |
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| VirginIslander wrote: |
| A true teacher derives work satification from seeing his or her students make progress in the subject at hand. |
| VirginIslander wrote: |
| Granted, I would like more time off and fewer classes but I do not know if that would substitute for seeing my students move from pre-beginners to intermediate speakers in a year. |
If you feel strongly about your narrow definition of success you will likely be unsatisfied at a public school. You will likely have very little time with each individual student.
I have set my public school goals as practicing pronunciation through drills, help students get used to listening to and understanding a native speaker, to inspire the students to take an interest in English and to encourage them to practice English outside of class.
You will likely have few chances to measure in quantitative terms if you are successful but you will get feedback in other ways and when it goes right it is not completely unsatisfying to meet those goals.
Good luck |
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rvintage
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Why are you coming back to Korea if you want to be a "true teacher?"  |
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kimchi story
Joined: 23 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:38 am Post subject: |
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| Cerebroden wrote: |
You need to get laid. |
Hey - you'd know! |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:47 am Post subject: |
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rvintage
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| Why are you coming back to Korea if you want to be a "true teacher?" |
You must work at a hogwan. There are serious teaching jobs in this country, you have to go after them and be qualified. |
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