For the first time, this week is going to be a solo podcast where I answer a big question that often goes unvoiced: “Why are English teachers in Japan ashamed to call themselves teachers?”
I will talk about:
- Impostor Syndrome and why this isn’t that.
- How many foreigners react when asked: “What are you doing in Japan, teaching English?” and what that question really means.
- Why most English teachers in Japan get little to no respect in ALT positions, and why that’s justified.
- Why not getting results is a big part of the reason why English teachers feel like their work isn’t important.
- “No significant learning can occur without a significant relationship” – James Comer
- Becoming a professional rather than an amateur and supporting other teachers in Japan.
Send your questions for the next podcast over to charlie@liveworkplayjapan.com and maybe I’ll get to them on the next podcast.
I only teach part-time now, but I still love it!
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