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Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?

Posted By: Howie Hayman
Date: December 18, 2007

In Reply To: Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English? (Brad)

Brad
Hey, I really need to side with Larrie on this. Think of the disservice to the students. Many of them are paying thousands of dollars per year for English language instruction and getting nothing but conversation from an inexperienced teacher. These students could simply turn on, and listen to, any show in English and receive basically the same education. In addition, these inexperienced teachers do not usually correct student mistakes, which perpetuates bad habits already in place for many years, especially when it comes to pronunciation. As the students become more sophisticated their needs will change, and the schools will need to change to meet those needs. Enjoy your experience teaching while you can, but realize things are changing.
Howie

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Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
David -- December 17, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Howie Hayman -- December 18, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Larrie White -- December 18, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Brad -- December 18, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Howie Hayman -- December 18, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Brad -- December 20, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Howie Hayman -- December 19, 2007
Re: Can Monkeys Really Teach English?
Carol -- December 22, 2007

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