Newbie to teaching

My students don’t listen to me.

I find it hard to talk over their chatting. I try and address their behavior, but I don't think they understand me though. What can I do? They are around 8 years old.

Answers 1 Answer In: Newbie to teaching By: brotherNumber1 [2 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

Kindergarten is hell!

Help, it's chaos. They don't speak English, I don't know how to teach them..........arrrgghh!

Answers 1 Answer In: Newbie to teaching By: brotherNumber1 [2 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

How often do you play games?

My kids shout 'game, game' at me all during class. It's getting annoying. Apparently the previous teacher used to play Uno and Hangman a lot. Should I cave in?

Answers 1 Answer In: Newbie to teaching By: monsoon_girl [5 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

Should I punish my students? How?

The teenagers in my classroom make no attempt to listen to me. One of them in particular seems to be laughing at me, and encouraging the other students to mess. What should I do?

Answers 1 Answer In: Newbie to teaching By: monsoon_girl [5 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

They don’t speak English. I don’t speak Korean…now what?

How can I teach them if they don't understand my instructions?

Answers 1 Answer In: Newbie to teaching By: monsoon_girl [5 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

Are there any good games to play?

Hangman has questionable educational value, particularly playing it day in, day out. Are there any quick and easy games/activities to play that also have an educational value? Please keep in mind I'm a...

Answers No Answers In: Newbie to teaching By: monsoon_girl [5 Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

I have no textbook. What should I do?

I have no textbook. I'm in the middle of nowhere. What am I supposed to teach?

Answers No Answers In: Newbie to teaching By: elmo [ Grey Star Level] Mar 23, 2011

How should I prepare for teaching in Korea?

What type of books, courses should I look into? I know nothing!

What’s the dress code?

Should I wear a suit and tie?

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