[etni] Fwd: How many new English teachers are there?

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Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:27:10 +0300
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From: Marlene <marlenegay@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: How many new English teachers are there?

Randi,
There has always been a problem attracting elementary teachers to come
to conferences because they often have young families and/or are
beginning teachers who don't have the finances to come. This time it
was particularly expensive - charging extra for the preconference and
the extracurricula activities.

 Furthermore, the Ofek Hadash program has caused quite a few teachers
to quit teaching - because of the heavy workload and poor conditions,
etc. For a full day of work, there are more remunerative positions
available for fluent English (Hebrew) speakers, with much less
pressure. The attraction of teaching has always been the shorter work
day (besides the satisfaction of an appreciated lesson).

BTW, do you remember the old Bagrut oral exam - which tested speaking
- in the real world - what our pupils really need at the workplace,
viz., interview questions and chitchat... It gave such a boost to our
weak 3 pointers by proving they could succeed in English even if they
couldn't grasp rewrites and clozes. It also gave them real jobs in
their after school life.

Then at mechina (college prep) - teaching students trying to improve
from 3 points to 4. What did they need it for? To study for an art
degree/ a physical education teacher/a Hebrew/Bible teacher? How many
literary texts in English will they need to analyze in their academic
careers - in writing?! And passing the exam, harder than the high
school bagrut, was really an intelligence test proving you're
well-read...
Marlene


Randi wrote:
> I'd like to add my voice of thanks and appreciation to those who organized
> and pulled off an amazingly successful conference. I was able to attend one
> day only, and kicked myself for not planning to be there for all three days.
> In just the one day, I managed to hear several outstanding lectures, attend
> one good workshop, and most importantly, renew friendships and see
> colleagues whom I haven't seen in years.
>
> One thing made me somewhat sad. I've been in Israel in the world of ELT for
> over 30 years, and during that time, ETAI has served as my community of
> practice, a source of inspiration, and an essential part of my professional
> development - an important part of my PLN, so to speak (personal learning
> network). I had the impression at the conference that, in general, the next
> generation of teachers was not well represented. I'm hoping that in years to
> come, new teachers will discover the wonderful support that ETAI provides.
>
> Thanks again to all who worked so hard to make the conference a success!
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