Hi people with ALT experience, finding work in Japan sure is tough. Finding work with your girlfriend? Much harder. Where should a pair of people go to teach English in Japan? We are spending our time trying to get anywhere we can (We hear being near a city increases our happiness), however, we have been rooting for a position in Nagoya, Kanagawa as a close second. We keep hitting dead ends and are getting desperate. It looks like at this rate, we are going to save up $2,000 a piece and take a plane there in mid-april, 3 months from now, hopefully finding work in the 90 days we are legally allowed there. [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Jan 10, 2013 - 23 answers

How to be a thoughtful observer during a friend's teaching of middle schoolers? [more inside]
posted by wallawallasweet on Nov 26, 2012 - 2 answers

I'm looking for blogs about teaching in infant or primary schools, preferably in the UK. [more inside]
posted by paduasoy on Jul 9, 2011 - 3 answers

What is the best way to structure a resume to apply for preschool teaching positions, especially when I have little actual training in this field? [more inside]
posted by wansac on Jun 13, 2011 - 5 answers

Summer short course filter: Fun readings on the internet, the future, and research in the digital age for high school teachers. Help a librarian plan a syllabus! [more inside]
posted by activitystory on Apr 28, 2011 - 5 answers

Should I be a teacher? [more inside]
posted by geegollygosh on Feb 2, 2011 - 17 answers

What are the trends around the world underlying the most successful (I guess I am talking financially mostly) high schools around the world these days? What are the marketing buzzwords driving the race for students? My old high school is in trouble and I'd like to help if I can. [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to find communities/forums/social networks that would focus on MCAT and LSAT. The end goal is to find qualified teachers for these subjects (not help on taking the actual exams).. any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Kattiara17 on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

High school teachers - what do you like most/least about teaching teenagers? (I found this previous thread, but it applies to teaching elementary school). [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Apr 13, 2008 - 15 answers

Howdy! I've got to keep 50 8-year olds entertained for an hour while I teach them about a local endangered species tomorrow. Any teachers out there with some general tricks of the trade to help maintain control and keep their interest? ...I'm scared. Will they eat me? [more inside]
posted by stray on Jun 12, 2005 - 6 answers