PsyGuy wrote:
> @Dredge
>
> I didnt find the test heavy at all, I took it cold (no study or prep)
> outside of the ETS practice questions. There wasnt anything really US
> specific, though it was more directed towards public/regulated/maintained
> DE
Ummmm...Unless I have lost command of the English language your response implies that you did study from the ETS prep questions, which would mean you did not 'take it cold.' Everyone who takes this test studies from the ETS test prep questions so how are you better than everyone else?
Do you really find it wise to encourage people to not study for a $450 test, plus traveling expenses if necessary?
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- Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:02 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Administrative Certification
- Replies: 31
- Views: 63359
- Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:31 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Administrative Certification
- Replies: 31
- Views: 63359
Re: Administrative Certification
If you already have the Masters in Admin and Leadership, I recommend the Washington DC route. I just completed my certification through this method. The test is heavy, but if you have already studied admin and leadership, you should be okay. However, you DO need to study because the language will be written from a US perspective and about US education topics. The test is available all over the world through ETS.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:22 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: A good Masters
- Replies: 21
- Views: 28440
Re: A good Masters
@psyguy.... C&I would lead you to Curriculum Coordinator, then to Academic Director, of course there are other paths in IT, as in any private profession.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:09 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: A good Masters
- Replies: 21
- Views: 28440
Re: A good Masters
My suggestion, do a Masters program that allows for advancement, i.e., something in curriculum and instruction, or admin leadership, alongside an initial licensure track, if possible. That is, if you want to stay in international education.
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:18 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Parking my Certificate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12942
Re: Parking my Certificate
And psyguy, why do you keep insisting that a 99 year license, without having to do PD, is not a "lifetime" certificate? Do you know any teachers out there that are around 130 years old? Put the booze down and stop drunk posting.
- Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:05 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Parking my Certificate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12942
Re: Parking my Certificate
Every time I have suggested Missouri, psyguy discredits it, yet it is the easiest route if you have the experience. I'm glad it worked and hope others find out about it before something changes.
On another note, I just received my Admin license through Washington DC, if anyone is interested in going that route as well, I can provide assistance.
On another note, I just received my Admin license through Washington DC, if anyone is interested in going that route as well, I can provide assistance.
- Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:33 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: I have a lot of experience teaching in Colombia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14583
Re: I have a lot of experience teaching in Colombia
The exchange rate in Colombia is awful right now and has been for the past year. I was able to save about $30,000 over two years, but that would be below $20,000 with the current exchange rate. Most, if not all schools, are gonna pay you in Colombian pesos with perhaps a US dollar bonus to your foreign bank account.
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 6:04 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Southern Hemisphere School Schedule and Hiring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6405
Re: Southern Hemisphere School Schedule and Hiring
Thanks for the info, but I am speaking specifically about those schools that begin in February or March and end in December. Northern Hemisphere schools end in June, usually, so how would a person transition from a Northern Hemisphere school to a Southern Hemisphere school if they are still under contract until June?
- Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:21 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: May 2016 IB results
- Replies: 21
- Views: 36937
Re: May 2016 IB results
I feel okay about the exams, not the internal assessments. They were atrocious. The whole school is aware of how underachieving this year's seniors were. I felt like I was teaching 7th graders. I am looking forward to this year with the new IA method in my content area. I am not worried at all about it affecting my contract renewal.
- Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:22 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Southern Hemisphere School Schedule and Hiring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6405
Southern Hemisphere School Schedule and Hiring
I am thinking that the list of schools on the southern hemisphere schedule, meaning the school year begins in March, is small in comparison to the number on the northern hemisphere schedule. Does anyone know of a typical scenario of being hired by one of the southern hemisphere schedule schools while currently working at a northern hemisphere school? How is the schedule difference rectified in terms of contracts?
Thank you!
Thank you!
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:36 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Parking my Certificate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12942
Re: Parking my Certificate
If you qualify, it is good for 99 years. You don't have to live in Missouri. Google the Missouri Department of Education and search for.qualifications for teaching licensure.
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:31 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Parking my Certificate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12942
Re: Parking my Certificate
Missouri!
- Thu Jun 09, 2016 8:31 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shorter Year than 180 Days
- Replies: 47
- Views: 53643
Re: Shorter Year than 180 Days
@Walter
I can get certified in Somalia!?!! SWEET!
I can get certified in Somalia!?!! SWEET!
- Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:28 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Shorter Year than 180 Days
- Replies: 47
- Views: 53643
Re: Shorter Year than 180 Days
Maybe the 180 days of student school days stems from the need for parents to have kids working on the farm in the summer time.... could be wrong, though. Now, it is mandatory for teacher and admin to gain their sanity back before the cycle begins again the next year,-).
- Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:53 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: QTS Certification
- Replies: 18
- Views: 36350
Re: QTS Certification
Yes, that's what I figured. It's different from US certificates that are age and subject specific. The QTS letter states that I have no age or subject restrictions.