Lifelong Learning
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Do something small for humanity everyday.
Be a giver not a taker.
Introduction Random Thoughts, Anecdotes etc.
English Program (EP) Policies and Procedures (PP)Teaching in EP. General info. for potential teachers. Induction Main points to ensure all teachers have an understanding of requirements to work in EP. Computers The Thai government stated they want computers and technology to be a big part of Thai education. Mobile PhonesLearning to adapt to phones and EP policies regarding phones.
PP Dress Appropriate clothing for EP and all government buildings PP LunchesWhen your timetable allows 55 minutes. PP Reporting Standard report form presented to parents. PP Homework Reasonable homework should be set. Talk to staff and students if unsure
PP Exams/Tests Mid term and final exams and several small tests. PP Clean Rms. Class leader sets roster for students to clean classroom. PP Camps Several EP camps during the semester. See new places. PP Cheating Students must not cheat.
PP Official comm. Official communication to other gov. departments are done at director level. PP Toilet Students ask for permission. LoyaltiesYou are contracted to work for EP as per work permit. Sickness Students to sickroom or home and staff to inform designated EP staff.
PP Misdemeanors To help foreign staff navigate problems that may occur. EP Documents Commonly used Docs in EP Program.
For the new teacher.Vocab Usage The words you use and how many are misinterpreted. General Living General living and accomodation in Suphanburi. Cultural Guidelines A very basic simplified guide to cultural interaction. Work PermitThe process needed to get a work permit. Organised by EP.
Police Checks If returning to teaching in another country you may need a Thai Police Check Positive/Negative Stronger gains with positivity rather than negativity.
For a classroomStory Writing One of many ways to approach story writing Scrimshaw A simple project I used to do in a practical classroom. Prac. Classroom The philsophy I used in a practical classroom. Design Ideas Creating small projects with different concepts.
Mitred Boxes A very simple and almost foolproof way to make mitred boxes.
Open Source Software and Learning Management Systems (LMS)OpenSourceSoftwareOpen source software has come of age and is better at serving educational needs than proprietary products. Learning Management SystemsA tirade on why every school should use a Learning Management System such as Moodle.
Moodle RubricsUsing rubrics for marking project work in Moodle is easy. Marking GuidesMoodle marking guides are another assessment tool to speed up the boring marking and giving instant feedback to students. Peer Assessment Moodle peer assessment is a great way to involve students in critical thinking.
Education Articles that may help the new teacher.Reading ProgramWe set up a highly successful reading program with the help of Moodle. Learning EnglishA TEASOL assignment Prae Kamonchanok. Cognitive Dev.A classroom perspective of cognitive development. Student centeredStudent centered classrooms in Thai and English
ListeningListening importance extract and clothes hangers. New ComputerYour child has a new computer. Some guidelines that may help. Eng/Thai Hofstedes Persp.Hofstedes Cultural Perspectives with notes. 01 HermannBrainHermann's Brain Dominances. What is your?
02 Brain DomWhat are the implications. 03 Brain DomMore information on the implications of brain dominance. BehaviourBehaviour management in the classroom. Creative ThinkingUsing mindmaps to create creative solutions.
EduAndInternetQuestions and their quality is so important. Independant StudyTeaching students to solve problems. AlliterationsImproving enunciation. Making LinksMaking links in the brain.
Peer AssessPeer group assessment and how moodle can help. Ruby PayneWealth, middle class, poverty. Obsolete TeacherWhat is a teachers role now. AutismThe challenges of inclusion.
ObservationsTeaching Observations Speech AccentsTrying to demonstrate to students why listening to different accents is important.
Your Thai ExperienceAn illustration of what your Thai experience could be. Cultural TrapsA look at the problems, gaffs and traps when changing cultures. Spoon FeedingStudents love to be spoon fed as it can make them lazy.
According to longitudinal research, regular reading of stories, novels or long research documents from a young age is an indicator of higher earnings later in life. -