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Jenny writes, "The kindergarten school where I work is really great. I teach seven classes, with children ranging from two years up to five years, and they're all wonderful children! They are very well behaved, very happy and fun loving. I had no previous experience of teaching so it did seem very daunting to go and teach a group of children on my own but, after the first few lessons, I settled into it. All the other teachers are very helpful and don't hesitate to give help and advice. I'm lucky and my timetable is arranged so I have plenty of time to write my lesson plans and do the assessments." |
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Although those going to Hong Kong will be expected to work hard they will find that they are given plenty of support. In the Kindergarten Schools there will always be a Chinese teacher or teaching assistant with them in the class to help with the language, although this is not so important in the Primary Schools. In nearly every school there is a NET (Native English Teacher) who will help with lesson planning and advise on teaching methods. At first most of the time will be spent in acting as an assistant to the NET or class teacher but by the time that a person leaves the school it is hoped that they will spend from 50% to 80% in actual teaching. |  |
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Dan writes, "When I got to Hong Kong and was shown around the Kindergarten and introduced to the staff, one of the first things that struck me was just how friendly everyone was. I found that the job involved a very steep learning curve, as I had never taught before. With time, however, I have found the work to be very rewarding. Something that caught me off guard was just how good was the English of some of the children, either because they had received private tutoring outside school or because they just a natural aptitude for the language." |
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And, of course, there are picnics and school outings where one can get to know the children better. As well as working in the schools those who go to Hong Kong are also expected to become involved in the life of the Church. This might involve running an English Conversation Class for older youngsters, teaching in Sunday School, becoming involved in a Church Fellowship or even joining a basketball team. |  |
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