The Thai government and Thai public have acknowledged the importance of Thai students’ study of English in primary and secondary schools. However, there is a significant and broad discrepancy in the quality of language education among Thai schools. Schools in rural areas often lack the resources and skilled teachers to provide effective English training.
In my opinion, this could be achieved through better teacher training, the use of appropriate teaching methods, reduced classroom size, fairer salaries, a more selective hiring process for foreign teachers and better motivated learners.
Although motivating students to learn isn't always easy, I see a clear correlation between the students' motivation and the teacher's enthusiasm and teaching skills.
I also think that motivating children and teenagers should be a joint effort between parents and teachers
but on where I think I best fit in the grand scheme of things. If language is at the heart of everything we do, then I want to be in the middle of the action, helping others learn to use language well.
As the lead classroom teacher your goal will be to improve the conversational English skills of your students. Through creative classroom exercises and educational games, your native English abilities and cultural savvy will improve the verbal competence of your eager Thai students.
Your participation on the Teach in Thailand program will help to support English language education for Thai students. As a foreign teacher you’ll be promoting a healthy exchange of cultures and empathy for Thai students, teachers, and the greater community all while gaining awareness of Thai people, culture, and language through this unique immersion experience.