Chiang Mai University is killing the Thais or helping the Thais ?
If you look at the website of the language institute, you will find its great policy is helping the Kingdom to produce the great quality of people:
But, on the other hand if you look at the TEFL certification, it is disgusted to know how much they charge the fee:
Of course they are helping the so called native speakers to find a job in Thailand that command a 35k a month, for a Thai teacher would have to work for 25 years to get that amount, if lucky enough to be promoted to Ajarn 2 and above.
Even CMU cannot pay higher than 20k for a PH D.
Anyone knows http://www.teflasia.com will see the disgusting words of NATIVE SPEAKER ONLY, below is an example:
Therefore, my question is with that high amount of fees charged by CMU, how many Thais are able to do the TEFL course. If they cannot go to Singapore to do the prestige course, may i correct CMU brochures that CLT is long being established in Asia perhaps not in Thailand. Many Thai teachers were trained by RELC, Singapore and they knew well of it long time ago besides the Thai TESOL, which is pushing for the change of teaching methodology.
If CMU is really helping the people of the kingdom, they should tell the government of education or immigration , which ever stated only 5 countries passport holders are allowed to work, to change the rules that only highly qualified teachers are allowed to teach in the schools of the Kingdom.
Many parents are cheated of the money by the school management by hiring the backpakers to teach English in the school. In Thailand, it is almost white=English. Many schools have Italians, French, Germans etc to teach and the parents think that they are from the native speaking countries. Are we still going by this rule native speaker = to the passport ? Only Bristish Council Language Center would prefer their Brtish nationals, that i have no grieves about it. However, if you look carefully and from the inside story that BCLC would not take a British national to teach if the colour of the skin is not white.
As an established university which has linked to world of 26 nations, it should have the strong voice in the government to change the system that all students entering the university should pass the English language test, perhaps, modelled after the O level paper. Thus, at least, one section of it is much better and to the least those with M 3 would be able to communicate well, unlike now that even Porfessors in the English Deaprt in Rajabaht University, the teacher training university, could not speak fluent English.
Besides, teachers of English of Thai national who cannot speak fluent English should not allowed to teach in the primary or secondary schools. Besides, the English langauge teacher of Thai national should be paid higher so that it can motivate the teacher to perform better.
I like the Chinese new system that ordering the main core of staff of all department to master 300 sentences in order to maintain the post. This is a little cruel though however, it speed up the learning process. Beijingers are encouraged to learn the 300 phrases and in few years time, Chinese in China will be commanding better English than Thais.
It is nothing agianst CMU that i write this entry but feeling sad that a good univerity does not play the role of helping people but rather putting high pressures on the people.
For example, the native speaker pays the 48k for the fee and in return, just within two months , this native speaker can get back the money invested but the Thais English language teachers, due to bad management in the Rajabaht University, will never have the chance to better themselves needless to say, as what the CMU says, can travel the world.
If CMU can profess that its TEFL course is the world class, with that few staff in the faculty, what about the RELC, the ASEAN government backed institution, would be placed ?
May i suggest CMu to conduct a research how many schools that employ the native speakers, the standard of the language is raised. And the Hong Kong experince should be a signal to Thailand.
http://loliloso.blogspot.com/2006/03/defination-of-native-speaker-of.html
The modern days, we can use many modes of teaching instead of having a native speaker in the class room. Does Bush made mistkes in his speeches ? He is a native speaker.
http://www.pardonmyenglish.com/
If English has the different varities why not the Thai way of varities but with the correct grammar.American English can rape the world because the country rape the land of other people as it is the same as the British English.
May i end this entry with the evidence how the native speakers are enjoying their life in Thailand but the poor Thais plights are not being heard.
Thinking of short term of interest is a foolish act which will damage more as we have seen from many examples from environmnetal to economy.
Let us work for a better Thailand and a better ASEAN.
Perhaps, we should consider learning Esperanto, truely the world language.
It is the policy of the Language Institute, CMU that by
offering the highest quality teaching to its students and staff
and the wider community in developing their foreign
language fluency, learning abilities,and overall
communicative skills, that they may further their
studies, careers,and enhance themselvesculturally, for the
betterment of the Kingdom of Thailand.
But, on the other hand if you look at the TEFL certification, it is disgusted to know how much they charge the fee:
Costs
In our TEFL Certificate Program you will receive university-quality instruction from
university qualified teachers and instructors. However, you will find that our tuition costs are competitive and reasonable. We invite you to compare our tuition costs.
For the entire 120 hour TEFL Certificate Program the total cost is: 48,000 Baht (approx. $US1200)
This includes:
all books and study materials
visa and work-permit assistance
accommodation assistance
job placement
Of course they are helping the so called native speakers to find a job in Thailand that command a 35k a month, for a Thai teacher would have to work for 25 years to get that amount, if lucky enough to be promoted to Ajarn 2 and above.
Even CMU cannot pay higher than 20k for a PH D.
"University Lecturers"
"College of Arts Media and Technology" is an autonomous organization under Chiang Mai University. We offer programs in Knowledge Management and Software Engineering. We also provide consulting services in Knowledge Management projects to many organizations.
We have many positions available for instructors. The salary for Ph.D. is Thai Baht 20,000+, for Master is Thai Baht 15,000+. For master degree positions, we offer scholarships to continue studying for Ph.D.
Qualifications
1) Ph.D. or Master Degree in Software Engineering or Knowledge Management or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Informatics in related fields.
2) Having professional experiences in software development and system implementation is an added advantage.
3) Hard working, good attitude toward work and can work flexible hours.
4) Perfect English.
Application form available on website http://www.camt.info
Please send your CV and Application form to seadmin@camt.info or College of Arts Media and Technology (CAMT), Chiang Mai University.
Address : 4th floor, faculty of Architecture, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huaykaew Road., Tambon Suthep,
Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200
Phone : 0-5389-3216, 0-5394-2646
Fax : 0-5389-3217
Anyone knows http://www.teflasia.com will see the disgusting words of NATIVE SPEAKER ONLY, below is an example:
School
Send Resume
Sarasas Pithaya School
Province
Bangkok
Salary
Over 40,000 Baht/month
Email Address
sarasaspithaya@mail.com
Description
Kindergarten General / E.S.L teachers, preferably ladies, required to start immediately, in our Bilingual Programme in Bangkok…a little south of the centre of the city.
One year renewable contracts available. Must be a native English Speaker with a degree and preferably with a qualification in the teaching of English as a second or foreign language.
Native English speaker meaning someone who holds a passport from and was born and raised in either U.K., or Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Eire or U.S.A.
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience, from 35,000 baht plus 5,000 baht accommodation expenses . Medical and personal accident insurance cover for the duration of the contract. Completion-of-contract bonus.
2% saving scheme in which the school doubles the amount saved at the end of the year.
If applying outside of Thailand, cost of single economy flight from nearest international airport of city/town of residence to Bangkok, payable in the last quarter of the contract.
Thai Chinese Buddhist students. It is not necessary to know Thai in the classroom. We follow the Thai National Curriculum, but in English.
Come and join our happy team of over 100 Thai staff and 36 foreign staff. Send your resume / CV today to sarasaspithaya@mail.com …pasted into the main body of the e-mail….not attached……and a recently taken photo of yourself.
Please include a contact telephone number and the time zone that you are in. (The job code for this position is KG. JN.06 …..please put it in the subject line).
Best wishes and have a good day
Therefore, my question is with that high amount of fees charged by CMU, how many Thais are able to do the TEFL course. If they cannot go to Singapore to do the prestige course, may i correct CMU brochures that CLT is long being established in Asia perhaps not in Thailand. Many Thai teachers were trained by RELC, Singapore and they knew well of it long time ago besides the Thai TESOL, which is pushing for the change of teaching methodology.
If CMU is really helping the people of the kingdom, they should tell the government of education or immigration , which ever stated only 5 countries passport holders are allowed to work, to change the rules that only highly qualified teachers are allowed to teach in the schools of the Kingdom.
Many parents are cheated of the money by the school management by hiring the backpakers to teach English in the school. In Thailand, it is almost white=English. Many schools have Italians, French, Germans etc to teach and the parents think that they are from the native speaking countries. Are we still going by this rule native speaker = to the passport ? Only Bristish Council Language Center would prefer their Brtish nationals, that i have no grieves about it. However, if you look carefully and from the inside story that BCLC would not take a British national to teach if the colour of the skin is not white.
As an established university which has linked to world of 26 nations, it should have the strong voice in the government to change the system that all students entering the university should pass the English language test, perhaps, modelled after the O level paper. Thus, at least, one section of it is much better and to the least those with M 3 would be able to communicate well, unlike now that even Porfessors in the English Deaprt in Rajabaht University, the teacher training university, could not speak fluent English.
Besides, teachers of English of Thai national who cannot speak fluent English should not allowed to teach in the primary or secondary schools. Besides, the English langauge teacher of Thai national should be paid higher so that it can motivate the teacher to perform better.
I like the Chinese new system that ordering the main core of staff of all department to master 300 sentences in order to maintain the post. This is a little cruel though however, it speed up the learning process. Beijingers are encouraged to learn the 300 phrases and in few years time, Chinese in China will be commanding better English than Thais.
It is nothing agianst CMU that i write this entry but feeling sad that a good univerity does not play the role of helping people but rather putting high pressures on the people.
For example, the native speaker pays the 48k for the fee and in return, just within two months , this native speaker can get back the money invested but the Thais English language teachers, due to bad management in the Rajabaht University, will never have the chance to better themselves needless to say, as what the CMU says, can travel the world.
If CMU can profess that its TEFL course is the world class, with that few staff in the faculty, what about the RELC, the ASEAN government backed institution, would be placed ?
May i suggest CMu to conduct a research how many schools that employ the native speakers, the standard of the language is raised. And the Hong Kong experince should be a signal to Thailand.
http://loliloso.blogspot.com/2006/03/defination-of-native-speaker-of.html
The modern days, we can use many modes of teaching instead of having a native speaker in the class room. Does Bush made mistkes in his speeches ? He is a native speaker.
http://www.pardonmyenglish.com/
If English has the different varities why not the Thai way of varities but with the correct grammar.American English can rape the world because the country rape the land of other people as it is the same as the British English.
May i end this entry with the evidence how the native speakers are enjoying their life in Thailand but the poor Thais plights are not being heard.
Thinking of short term of interest is a foolish act which will damage more as we have seen from many examples from environmnetal to economy.
Let us work for a better Thailand and a better ASEAN.
Perhaps, we should consider learning Esperanto, truely the world language.
School
Send Resume
Language Services
Province
Ayudhaya
Salary
21,000 - 29,000 Baht/month
Email Address
services@serendib.us
Description
Teaching Opportunities in Thailand
Located in the old capital of Ayutthaya, Language Services & Serendib-Thailand is currently offering opportunities to English native speakers with and without teaching experiences to teach English at our listed government primary and secondary schools network which locate at different locations of Thailand. They need friendly English native speakers who are eager to learn Thai culture and be a part of the community.
A) For those with teaching experiences and having been in Thailand for some time, the salaries offered range from 25,000-32,000 baht per month (almost 3 times of a Thai teacher’s starting salary) and accommodation. The candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any field with some teaching experiences. Teaching period per week is 18-24 hours, Mondays-Fridays. Accommodation is provided. Visa and work permit are facilitated by the schools’ staff and the fees are paid for. The positions are full time and possible for part-time and are available May and November.
B) For those without or very limited teaching experiences and new to Thailand, you are welcome to gain confidence in teaching, get familiarized with nature of Thai students, culture, and learn how to teach by volunteering at our English camps for schools in provinces. The program includes practice teaching at English camps, observe classrooms, and assist Thai teachers as their assistants. Accommodation is provided during the training. We open all year round for these positions. After the practice, you will be awarded a certificate of teaching English and considered for full-time positions. There is no fee to join the program.
***Now we are also offering part-time teaching in companies (in the evening) to experienced English native speakers who are free during 16:00 – 20:00 hrs. The pay is 400 baht/hour with free transportation to and from the companies which are mostly located in the industrial parks in Ayutthaya.
Interested people, please send a resume, photo, and references to services@serendib.us or mickayutthaya@hotmail.com or call 035-336781 or fax your details to 035-336781
Website: www.Ls-thailand.com and www.serendib.us
For Ayutthaya Information, please click:
http://www.tourismthailand.org/destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=5
http://www.teflasia.com/work/jobs/thailand/ayudhaya/00012576.html
posted by Apeesit อภิสิทธิ์ at 3:39 pm
1 Comments:
I am familior with several Thai nationals who have studied in the United States and have graduated with honors in graduate studies. However, when they desire to return to Thailand and contribute some of the knowledge they have obtained abroad, the pay scale pitifully low. There is no way for them to make a decent living. What is reason to have the foreigners make such good salaries when these salaries are not available for nationals who have the same qualifications. Why educate Thais by these foreigners when there will be no jobs available for them anyway?
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