This week I have not managed to read your blogs - I am so sorry. I have been extremely busy in a working group writing a new version of the college curriculum ('studieordning'), so I've got a reason but not really an excuse.
I have, however, managed to meet with Rebekka in person. That was nice :-)
Next week I will be going to Vejle to talk to their teachers about internationalisation and what can they expect to get from NQTs (newly qualified teachers). Benita will be joining me. Any suggestions for what we should tell them? What can you do that present teachers cannot?
Could you start writing your FADs and the article and put them on your blog, please? Remember, I cannot change the final submission deadline.
Have a lovely weekend whereever you are.
Thanks, Lilian. It was really good to have that meeting now. Really like to be ahead in my work:)
ReplyDeleteAbout the questions.. What can we do (the international line, i presume) that other teachers can't?
Hm.. I guess we have to take aside individual factors - even though we are obviously very different people and will become different teachers - AND I have to pretend I know what "normal" English teachers are like - since we might be seen as "abnormal"...
To mention a few things we have to offer that other English teachers don't..
- We have international contacts
- We have used English when communicating with others in the profession more than "regular" English teachers
- We have taught at an International School + we taught different subjects + we used English in RSEC which makes us capable of a more versatile use of English
- We have individual experiences and have developed professionally in different ways during our stays abroad (can give fresh input)
Although I mention all those reasons I cannot leave out the fact that (at least in my opinion) we have (and have had) some great teachers!
I totally agree Rebekka :o)) See you soon.
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