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Discussion: The difference betwen teaching in the UK & Japan?

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The difference betwen teaching in the UK & Japan?
Hi,
I was wondering whether anyone has had experience in teaching in Japan and in the UK and can give a comparison of what the pupils are like?

I've thought about teaching abroad but not in my native country (England) due to concerns of some of the children I've come across here are absolute nightmares.

I'm making assumptions here but are the Japanese pupils teachers have come across generally more well behaved?

Thanks,
Charlotte

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Charlotte
May 11, 2016

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223270
Re:The difference betwen teaching in the UK & Japan?
Hi, Charlotte.
I'm Jo and Japanese teacher.
Ah, I read your message.
I haven't experienced teaching in UK, but referring to Japan, it's not bad for you, I think.
At present, it's widely thought that English teaching is really important and needed sincerely.
Furthermore, the way of learning it is shifting to much more speaking, writing.
So, the demand toward English natives are increasing.
And, students tend to be willing to study English, generally.
So their attitude toward English is, at least, not so bad.
Of course, the level of "well-behave" depends each one.



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Jo
June 12, 2016

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223279
Re:The difference betwen teaching in the UK & Japan?
Hi :) do you mean talking in a normal primary/secondary school or teaching English as a second language in the Uk?

I work in a private cram school type company. I have some truly wonderful children but the occasional one can be nightmares. They are also incredibly shy. Friend have had experiences in public schools where children can be quite cheeky and rude.

I think there are badly behaved students but in general mine are well behaved(more shy to be honest) wherever you go but if you want some drastic culture change and an adventure Japan is a good place to go :)

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Pia
June 12, 2016

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