Looking for problems you come across while teaching in a foreign country.

I am a teacher trainee and here they teach us some things which they think may work. If you tell me your problem, I will try to shed some light.

Hi there i have the same problem have you got any pointers yet if so could you please give me some. Heres what i have got so far!

a. China

China encourages English speaking teachers to come to China to teach English. However, a high level of motivation in students does not equal effective learning. Instead, a high level of motivation plus correct instruction could result in more effective learning.
There have long been differences between Western approaches and Eastern approaches. Research indicates that Chinese TEFL tends to emphasize English language knowledge, content, teacher-centered classrooms and exam results while Western TEFL or ESL (English as Second Language) favors critical thinking skills, realistic use of language, studentcentered classrooms and the process of learning.
Western educators do not prefer rote learning, memorization, and knowledge transmission, which is central to traditional Chinese pedagogy.
In the process of employing culture teaching in TEFL, there are a number of problems we are likely to encounter though it has been proved, to some degree, a success. Some researchers argue that the degree of students’familiarity with the subject matter of learning materials may greatly influence their performance in language study.All these problems mentioned above may result from the great distance between learners as well as teachers andteaching or learning materials. What’s more, Chinese English learners sometimes find it hard or unable to clearlyexpress themselves, which has been excluded from pragmatic failure in discussion.

b. South Korea

c. Viet Nam

Teachers have had problems with pronunciation, spoken fluency-interacting with children in Viet Nam, Also adjusting their English to children's level so the children can understand the teacher.

Teachers’ poor knowledge of children's psychology and pedagogy, and the poor quality of classroom teaching is also a factor when teaching in Viet nam.

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