Cam Nivag wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:39 am

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:32 am Later he plays a game of sell and tell. He tells each student to pretend to sell something of value to them and to tell the story. He points to missus and tells her she should sell him her diamond ring.

If the teacher reads CEO (and let's face it everyone reads CEO) he now knows exactly which female student and her husband are complaining about him and trying to get him fired.

What are you suggesting? Tread carefully because you may not know who's toes you may tread on? Is this an excuse for the seeming reluctance of the OP to report this to the school's management and to instead bitch about it here?

ACE wins Awards

A SCHOOL FROM CAMBODIA WON TWO GLOBAL CSR AWARDS FOR 2019
Sponsored | Publication date 11 May 2019 | 13:37 ICT

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been getting remarkable momentum in Cambodia over the last several years. With more and more companies and institutions now having embedded CSR programs as part of their annual priorities with budget allocated to resource relevant social initiatives.

The success of some of the CSR programs and initiatives in Cambodia also attracted attention of its regional and international colleagues. This year, the Australian Centre of Education (ACE) in Cambodia was recognised for its trailblazing CSR programs.

ACE won two awards at the 11th Annual Global CSR Summit and Awards 2019, one of Asia’s most prestigious CSR awards, held in April 2019 in Malaysia. From over 300 nominations, ACE was awarded Bronze for the Best Community Program Award and Gold for the Excellence in Provision of Literacy & Education Award.

ACE was established by IDP Education in 1992. A world leader in the provision of international education and student placement services, IDP Education has over 100 offices in more than 30 countries across the globe, including in Cambodia, helping students realise their career and business dreams through access to international education opportunities. Its school in Cambodia, ACE, is a leading provider of English language teaching services in South East Asia operating on five campuses in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

ACE was also recognised and put forward as one of the top four global institutions for the Best Educator of the Year Award at the PIEoneer Awards ceremony held in London last year organised by the Professionals in International Education (PIE), celebrating innovation and achievements in international education.
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/ ... wards-2019

It's quite easy to BS your way through a job interview, and even a demo lesson and land yourself a job. I've worked at the same school for several years and we've had many come and go. It's not the schools fault if someone they thought was a genuine, passionate teacher turns out to be a bit of a non starter in the classroom.

It is the schools fault however if, once they become aware of it, they don't act. And believe me, they'll become aware of if, if they're not already. The students or their parents will make sure of that.

Good luck with that idea.

Everyone in class is fighting to not fall asleep. The guy to the left of missus is watching movies, the girl to the right is watching music videos. Missus is volunteering to answer questions so she doesn’t doze off herself and maybe keep the entire class from going into a group nod.

Teacher is oblivious. He keeps doing question and answer straight from the book without ever explaining WHY the answer is correct. And of course, the endless parade of videos in a dark, hot room to further stimulate student focus and attention.

Now it’s a countdown to how many useless sessions are left to attend before the semester ends.

Because of the holidays, a break. The next boredom session is on Friday.

As for complaining, last time missus tried, administration told her that was there was only one teacher for the class. Either take it or leave it. Very Khmer response.

The materials are quality, if not British-Australian and somewhat unfamiliar. London apparently has ‘Tube maps’ that the locals ride on. And Jack the Ripper was a serial rapist.

I am a former ACE teacher and I am well qualified (M.ED TESOL). I am now back in Australia. I enjoyed teaching at ACE and found the other teachers to be conscientious and hard working. However, ACE employs a large number of teachers so sometimes a bad egg will get in. Hopefully any bad teachers will be found out relatively quickly and moved on. If you do come across one definitely report them to management. I'm sure they will investigate thoroughly and take appropriate action.

Cinnamoncat wrote:
Like Stroppychops, I have an M.Ed. and have taught English in the States for many years, primarily literature and writing. I'm a Reading Specialist too, which means graduate studies in that.

You can’t teach in the States without a teaching certification. Also, Reading Specialist would either be another specific teaching certification, or it would be a part of an M. Special Ed. Not M. Ed. Not sure what “which means graduate studies in that” means.

Not saying schools in Cambodia wouldn’t give someone that job and title, but it is annoying seeing people BS about their qualifications which seems to be 90% of the expats here.




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I'm not sure what your issue is, but I have a teaching certification. Originally, my licensure was for 7-12 Language Arts, and 7-9 all subjects. I got a teaching certification through Portland State University (in Oregon), and did additional coursework to get a master's in education, which I completed in 2003.

I taught English for several years at the secondary level, and yes, I did a lot of additional graduate level work to add the Reading Endorsement. I formally retired from full-time teaching in 2015, and am now a substitute teacher.

Thanks for your vote of confidence.

NeverNude wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 10:48 am

Cinnamoncat wrote:
Like Stroppychops, I have an M.Ed. and have taught English in the States for many years, primarily literature and writing. I'm a Reading Specialist too, which means graduate studies in that.

You can’t teach in the States without a teaching certification. Also, Reading Specialist would either be another specific teaching certification, or it would be a part of an M. Special Ed. Not M. Ed. Not sure what “which means graduate studies in that” means.

Not saying schools in Cambodia wouldn’t give someone that job and title, but it is annoying seeing people BS about their qualifications which seems to be 90% of the expats here.




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More bullshit:
I have a bachelor's degree from U of O, and an RSA Celta I acquired in 1998.

NeverNude wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 10:48 am

Cinnamoncat wrote: Like Stroppychops, I have an M.Ed. and have taught English in the States for many years, primarily literature and writing. I'm a Reading Specialist too, which means graduate studies in that.

You can’t teach in the States without a teaching certification. Also, Reading Specialist would either be another specific teaching certification, or it would be a part of an M. Special Ed. Not M. Ed. Not sure what “which means graduate studies in that” means.

Not saying schools in Cambodia wouldn’t give someone that job and title, but it is annoying seeing people BS about their qualifications which seems to be 90% of the expats here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

She would first have a B.A, then a B.Ed, and then a M.Ed (masters in education) You cannot get any of these out of the order I showed them. Do you think those qualifications are so rare for teachers? Additionally, when people specialize in education, they get other specialties, sometimes called ABQ's (additional basic qualifications) and known differently in different places.

RickyBobby wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 12:17 pm

NeverNude wrote: ↑Sun May 12, 2019 10:48 am

Cinnamoncat wrote: Like Stroppychops, I have an M.Ed. and have taught English in the States for many years, primarily literature and writing. I'm a Reading Specialist too, which means graduate studies in that.

You can’t teach in the States without a teaching certification. Also, Reading Specialist would either be another specific teaching certification, or it would be a part of an M. Special Ed. Not M. Ed. Not sure what “which means graduate studies in that” means.

Not saying schools in Cambodia wouldn’t give someone that job and title, but it is annoying seeing people BS about their qualifications which seems to be 90% of the expats here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You idiot, take another hit of acid. She would first have a B.A, then a B.Ed, and then a M.Ed (masters in education) You cannot get any of these out of the order I showed them. Do you think those qualifications are so rare for teachers? Additionally, when people specialize in education, they get other specialties, sometimes called ABQ's (additional basic qualifications) and known differently in different places.

Thanks, friend. You basically have it right. I detailed it in my "like" on your post. Yep, I did a lot of education. Back in my "living in Cambodia" years (eight years, btw), I taught at ACE on a BA in English (U of O), but added an RSA Celta from BKK in '98 when the new DOS insisted everyone have one. At that time, I was the Workplace English Coordinator. Those were the days! Hotel InterCon, MobiTel, various banks, and one of my personal favorites--Hope International Hospital (English for doctors and other hospital staff.

I loved teaching for ACE, and worked hard at it. I have great memories of the excellent students in Cambodia.