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by abundantmind
Thu May 17, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: Elementary Education
Topic: What to ask before you go to teach in Korea...
Replies: 0
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What to ask before you go to teach in Korea...

First of all, there are two kinds of "schools" in Korea. One is a real school (and can legally be called a School), and the other is what they call the Academy or Institute. You want to teach in the former. The latter is much more difficult. In my Academy, I teach 5 and 7 year olds. In Korea, a 5 ye...
by abundantmind
Wed May 02, 2007 3:59 am
Forum: Elementary Education
Topic: Bi-lingual teacher -vs- monolingual
Replies: 1
Views: 1828

Bi-lingual teacher -vs- monolingual

Any comments on having a native speaker present in the class to assist with the learning?

I'm finding it very fun indeed to instruct Korean kids without having a Korean in the room to explain what I'm explaining.

I know the cost doubles, but other than that...any practical experience?