Thailand English Teaching Programme 2015-2016

Pre-departure briefing & training meeting

SOAS, London.

TET 2015 Pre-departure briefing & training meeting

Today’s proceedings

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Time Session Presenter

0915 – 0930 Introduction to the day David Mathias, British Council Thailand

0930 – 0945 Overview of key required actions for joining the summer programme

David Mathias, British Council Thailand

09:45 – 10:15 Interactive session on being an ETA in Thailand Pattanavimol Israngkura, Programme Manager, British Council Thailand Sirikarn Benjapalanont, Programme Manager, British Council Thailand

10:15 – 10:30 Refreshment break  

10:30 – 11:00 Presentations and Q&A with former TET ETAs Sian Lynch & Joseph Green

11:00 – 11:30 Presentations from Royal Thai Embassy of the UK  Dr Phuchphop Mongkolnavin

11:30 – 1215 Safety and security in Thailand Simon Ellis, Head of Security & Business Continuity, British Council

12:15 – 13:15 Lunch break  

13:15 – 16:00 English Language teacher training session: Introduction to practical teaching ideas for the Thai classroom

Lauren Perkins, Head of ELT training services, British Council Thailand/Sirikarn Benjapalanont, British Council Thailand

Thailand English Teaching Programme 2015-2016Key required actions/dates for TET 2015 summer programme

April - May 2015 ETAs apply for & obtain Thai visa/DBS certificate/travel & medical insurance and inform BC of details

April - May 2015 ETAs seek advice on vaccinations and act accordingly

April – June 2015 ETAs book flights and inform BC of details

May - June 2015 ‘Starting Teaching’ online course for late applicants

25 June 2015 ETAs arrive in Thailand

26 June 2015 Orientation day in Bangkok

27 June 2015 ETAs travel to placements

29 June 2015 ETAs start placements in schools

27 August 2015 Final teaching day

28 August 2015 ETAs return to Bangkok/Farewell reception

29 August 2015 ETAs return to UK/onward travel

Thailand English Teaching Programme 2015-2016

The role of the ETA

As an ETA in Thailand, students will work with Thai teachers to:

•support the development of English in the classroom

•contribute to extra-curricular programmes and school and community life

•enhance Thai students’ understanding of the UK

•help increase student interest in studying English

•help Thai teachers to develop their own English language skills

Thailand English Teaching Programme 2015-2016

What do students need to bring to the TET Programme?•To join the programme, they will need to be adaptable, flexible and determined. Individuals will need to come to terms quickly with a different culture and overcome the challenges of living and working in an unfamiliar environment where English is not always widely spoken.

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How will we support ETAs?

Teacher Training & Resources Package

UK pre-departure briefing and training

Welfare Support TeamWeb Community and Social media

Professional EFL support Team

Alumni network

Thailand English Teaching Programme 2015-2016