Tim Cornwall

Tim Cornwall's blog on Ajarn.com


Thinking sustainability

Making students aware of the world around them

The core aim of the Compass Education program is to help students examine and come to understand key questions and concepts centred around who we are; where we are in place and time; how we express ourselves; how the world works; how we organize ourselves; and finally how we can go about sharing the planet.


First aid in the classroom

One day you could find yourself in a position to save a student's life

How many teachers could save a child from sure death if that child were to go into an epileptic fit, or anaphylactic shock? Do you even know what those words mean outside of a dictionary definition?


Insights into the 20-hour Thai Culture and Ethics course

What's this controversial course about and why is it needed?

The objective of the course is to train non-Thais in various aspects of Thai society and instructional ethics to be better equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in Thailand.


Drugs anyone, anyone?

Simon Gunn’s TEN talk

Information about TEN’s next event and an upcoming event hosted by Oxford University Press.


Toastmasters international programs

How teachers and students can benefit

In Toastmasters, when making a speech or acting as master of ceremonies (MC), we look for and comment on a speaker's ability to move comfortably and smoothly, with style and variety, from one part of a presentation to the next or from one speaker to the next.


An evening with Chris Thatcher

Education begins with understanding

The Thailand Educators Network invited Chris Thatcher along to talk about the last sixty years of teaching in the British education system,


Latest news from TEN

Unfortunately, The Thailand Educators Network did not meet in May

Fingers crossed, our TEN events scheduled for June and July should go ahead as planned.


An introduction to Montessori 101

An analysis of Montessori philosophy and benefits

The Montessori Method consists of a carefully developed set of materials to create the proper environment for children at each stage of their development


Encouraging observations

TEN welcomed Alan S Mackenzie as its February guest speaker

Set up to create an environment in which educators can discuss personal concerns and to establish a positive forum for teaching opportunities in Thailand. We meet every month at the Roadhouse Barbecue.


Welcome to the Thailand Educators Network (TEN)

What's coming up in our teachers' evenings this year?

Set up to create an environment in which educators can meet to discuss and explore professional and personal concerns and to establish a positive forum for the enhancement of teaching and teaching opportunities in Thailand, we meet every month, on or close to the 10th at the Roadhouse Barbecue.


Featured Jobs

English Language Instructor

฿39,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Teachers

฿34,000+ / month

Songkhla


Female NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Primary and Kindergarten Teachers

฿52,500+ / month

Bangkok


Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Rebekah


    American, 44 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Ronald


    Filipino, 35 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Peter


    British, 55 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Alexander


    American, 22 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Shabnam


    Azerbaijani, 30 years old. Currently living in Azerbaijan

  • Win


    Myanmarese, 38 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to live in Thailand? We survey various teachers earning different salaries and with different lifestyles.


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


The region guides

The region guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.