Is there a line to be drawn between educator and mentor?
Postbox letter from Tim
I decided to try something new: I added all of my students to Line groups to keep them updated on reminders, scheduling changes, and other important information. This choice has significantly blurred the lines between my work life and personal life.
A reluctance to question the teacher
Postbox letter from Sophie
I've found one of the most challenging aspects of being a new teacher in Thailand is the students' reluctance to ask questions in class.
On entering the classroom
On your first day as a teacher, winging it is not an option.
The best way to be confident is to be prepared. Have a broad idea of how your first few lessons are going to go. If you can get hold of a lesson plan or course book beforehand, then wonderful. If not, at least have a ‘getting to know you’ type of lesson up your sleeve.