EDIT: I replaced the original image I had on here. This one was taken from Transitions Abroad’s website. It’s a classroom in Guatamala. I so desperately want to go overseas (at least out of the US) and teach for a summer, or even for a year. That has nothing to do with the remainder of the article, but I thought I’d throw it in there.
On the first day of teaching, my Teacher gave to me:
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On the twelfth day of teaching, my Teacher gave to me:
- Twelve (+3) tips to stay positive
- Eleven (+4) survival tips
- Ten Reasons to teach
- Nine (+1) organization tips
- Eight recruitment keys
- Seven career savers
- Six motivators
- Five habits
- Four interactions
- Three days of review
- Two Administrators
- And a classroom management plan
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What a great way to revise all the important material at the beginning of the schoolyear. Does this come from the book of Wong?
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No, I just used the graphic. :)
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Oh, definitely go overseas! I did it for 3 years. :) I went through a Christian organization and taught at American schools. Check out http://www.nics.org. It (NICS) is a good way to get your foot in the door w/out having to try and compete for the really high-paying jobs.
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Great job! Love your articles. Keep up the good work!
PS: It’s Guatemala not Guatamala.
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