Random Quote
Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns; he should be drawn and quoted.
---- Fred Allen
To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of whom are absent.
---- Robert Copeland
Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater.
---- Gail Godwin
We don't know a millionth of one percent about anything.
---- Thomas A. Edison
It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it.
---- Arnold Toynbee
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.
---- Abigail Adams (1744 - 1818)
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
---- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
---- Malcom Forbes
it's probably not a good idea to underestimate my ability to make an ass out of myself—just when I seem to have it under control, I'll turn around and surprise you.
---- Tenser said the Tensor
Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.
---- Lily Tomlin
The great enemy of clear language is insincerity. When there is a gap between one's real and one's declared aims, one turns as it were instinctively to long words and exhausted idioms, like a cuttlefish spurting out ink.
---- George Orwell
As an adolescent I aspired to lasting fame, I craved factual certainty, and I thirsted for a meaningful vision of human life - so I became a scientist. This is like becoming an archbishop so you can meet girls.
---- M. Cartmill
Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.
---- Leonardo DaVinci (1452-1519)
Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation.
---- Kin Hubbard
I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're going and hook up with them later.
---- Mitch Hedberg
There are painters who transform the sun to a yellow spot, but there are others who with the help of their art and their intelligence, transform a yellow spot into the sun.
---- Pablo Picasso
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
---- Thomas A. Edison
The least of learning is done in the classrooms
---- Thomas Merton
Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe.
---- H. G. Wells
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
---- Albert Einstein
Always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual.
---- Terry Pratchett
A magician pulls rabbits out of hats. An experimental psychologist pulls habits out of rats.
---- anonymous
I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
---- Isaac Asimov
One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork.
---- Edward Abbey
Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy.
---- Isaac Newton
University Working
Joe Seoul Man has compiled a rather extensive list of universities in Korea and the salary/vacation/housing that each provides. He has asked for reader contributions to complete the list but as it stands its a great starting point. Go read it.
Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Saturday Feb 23, 2008 at 07:31 AM
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EFL position available - IRAQ!
For the adventurous teacher an opening is available in the ”secure” Northern area of Iraq.
25 contact hours and a tax-free salary in the range of $25,000 – $30,000 with 12 weeks of vacation. Ummm.. I think I’ll pass since I make more than that after taxes in Korea and get 20 weeks of vacation and I don’t have to worry about staying within the ”secure” Northern area of Iraq. I wonder if there is anyone crazy enough to take this job? I wouldn’t even touch it for 10 times that salary.
wanted: ugly teacher
While surfing Dave’s Cafe I saw this thread. I followed the link inside to a newspaper site and the link there just takes you to a job finding site with no sign of the ugly teacher posting. Damn and I was thinking I would be uniquely qualified for this position.
update
The ad was posted in the above thread - find it here. Quoting the relevant parts in the extended entry.
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KonKuk University Sept 2006
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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ESPT at Yonsei
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Elementary School in Jeonju
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Dancing Like a Monkey
Back in April I wroe about the “English Village” where children are provided with a simulated English immersion environment. My basic take on it, was that it was overly ambitious and not likely to succeed. In a Dave’s ESL Cafe thread on user details the pro’s and cons Dancing likea Monkey at SEoul English Village. While I would never work in a place like this, because I cannot teach kids without going crazy some teachers may be interested.
In my earlier post I compared it to a theme park and further down the Dave’s thread JongnoGuru does as well:
It sounds like a Monkey Petting Zoo to me. As it happens, the wife of an American I know told me she applied for a job at one of these Boring-School-Subject-Recast-as-“Fun”-Theme-Parks, and she was turned down. Why? She said the people who interviewed her (the family lives here in Seoul) told her she didn’t look the part. Now, she does look vaguely Hispanic, as many Americans do, but you certainly wouldn’t know that from how she speaks.
Being turned away from this position, because you don’t look the part isn’t surprising. It is a theme park afterall. Additionally many hagwons will not hire a teacher who is not attractive.
I’ve added the pro’s & con’s from the Daves thread to the extended entry.
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Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Thursday Jul 7, 2005 at 07:56 PM
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Opening at my University
I have just submitted my resignation to my current university job in Korea. This is a good school and I would highly recommend it to anyone. If you would like more information please send me an email. I was unable to meet with the director today as he is unavailable, however once I do I will be able to provide contact information for the school.
2005 Summer Camp in Southern Korea
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Sookmyung University
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Hannam University (2 openings)
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
There are two distinct jobs being offered. One Dean for the school of Global Communication Arts and the other is full-time lecturer/Assistant Professor. Please read the entire extended entry to see both ads.
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Daedeok Science Town
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Teach English while getting high!
Due to rising demand, in 1995 we began offering short-term English language study in tutorial settings to overseas students. We offer a 20-hour workload, plus free accommodation in our adjacent guesthouse.
Application requirements:-
* RSA Diploma (or CELTA will do)
* A customer-friendly attitude
* Must be a smoker
* Theatrical training (but no prima-donnas)
* Knowledge of various rock bands from 1965 to 1974
The job is suitable for all genders; male, female or mixed/doubtful.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to Amsterdam to provide a teaching demonstration while under the influence of our famous ‘SuperSkunk’. This is in order to test the applicant’s endurance and suitability for the post.
The best part, this cafe is run by a Korean Dr Kim Min Su so maybe my Korean experience will count for something… Contact the good doctor at: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Check Sandy’s blog for more details.
POSCO Teaching Conversation
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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English-Korean translators wanted
My friend Timothy Allen is leading the project to provide a Korean Language pack for moodle. He is having trouble keeping up due to low Korean skills and a lack of volunteers. He is requesting help. If you have the skills and/or know someone who does the help would be appreciated and it would also give you an opportunity to become familiar with moodle.
If you help out, I’ll take you out for coffee.
Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Sunday Feb 13, 2005 at 10:23 AM
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Chonnam National University
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Getting a Job
Philip provides advice on how to get a job in Korea. His advice covers the basics and honestly it’s been a long time since I even considered looking for a hagwon job so there isn’t much I could add to that. However if you want to move into university teaching or public schools such as high schools or middle schools I would suggest that you get a portfolio ready.
My portfolio has all the required documents: transcripts (original & copies), Diploma (original & copies), resume, cover letter, reference letters, and example materials I have prepared for my class as well as a four page teaching philosophy with citations. When going into an interview bring everything that will be asked of you and have more prepared - you need to look better than the next guy.
At my last position I know that several teachers did not get hired because of poor appearance. Wearing sandles, t-shirts, or wrinkly clothing will not get you onto the short list. Look professional, act professional, and be ready to answer questions related to your teaching methodology and philosophy. Additionally even if not required have a 10-15 minute lesson plan ready and offer to do a teaching demonstration so that they can judge your skills. Often just having a typed lesson plan and materials ready will be enough to impress. But some universities ask for the teaching demo as part of the application process so be sure that you have a good lesson prepared and that it will run smoothly in for 10-15 minutes.
Good Luck.
Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Tuesday Oct 26, 2004 at 10:34 PM
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CHUNG-ANG UNIVERSITY
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Konkuk University
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
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Hagae Primary School
I belong to a mailing list, and forgot how I got on it, that periodically mails out job openings within Korea. Most of these positions are teaching at Universities and should be much better than the typical institute job. I have decided to share this information but, I make no claims about credibility or desirability of each position, caveat emptor.
Teaching Position in Hagea Primary School in Nowon-Gu
(Please pass this around to people who you feel might be interested in this position. For more information about the position, contact Sue Jo, email address below)
1. Schedule
During the semester: 12:50~5:30 (about 4-1/2 hours per day);
During the vacation: 10:00~4:00 (6 hours per day)
2. Payment
20hr~30hr/1week, 100hr~120hr/1month
Based: 2 million won per a month. Overtime: 15,000 won/1hr
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