Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

anyone knows if it is possible to change subjects taught?

Anyone has experience or heard of any successful cases and how they managed to do it?

Yes possible, but the only successful cases I know were by invitation (niche subjects, lack of teachers).

How long does it take for MOE/NIE to offer? I applied in August 2019 and went for all the interviews and medical from Sep-Feb but no news. The pre-NIE teaching experience is supposed to be in June 2020. Is there a delay due to COVID?

i have been rejected by MOE.

i don't even know why I am trying, it is sad to hear about applicants who see teaching as a backup got in but those who are passionate about it does not

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How long does it take for MOE/NIE to offer? I applied in August 2019 and went for all the interviews and medical from Sep-Feb but no news. The pre-NIE teaching experience is supposed to be in June 2020. Is there a delay due to COVID?

only confirmed to do contract teaching when asked to go moe sign

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i don't even know why I am trying, it is sad to hear about applicants who see teaching as a backup got in but those who are passionate about it does not

same. tried for a few years and decided to give up

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i don't even know why I am trying, it is sad to hear about applicants who see teaching as a backup got in but those who are passionate about it does not

Just because teaching is a 2nd or 3rd career choice doesn't mean that person will definitely be a lousy teacher with no passion. Sometimes that's the case, but other times the person will grow into the role and become just as good.

It only means that they did well enough in their studies and/or in their past career(s), they have a strong portfolio and CV, which gives them a buffet of opportunities, and the bargaining power to choose their next steps. That's just a fact of life.

how do i pass the class control part of the interview if i'm introverted by nature and lack aggression?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how do i pass the class control part of the interview if i'm introverted by nature and lack aggression?

Honestly, i would think just be confident abt yourself and it’s important to be like you know what you are doing and are in control of the situation at all times. I don’t think there is any right answer for this since the panel may not always be the same people. Ultimately, the interviewers are just giving you a teaser of what may to come when you sign up for teaching. If you are not able to control 3 or 4 of them, i don’t think u are ready to take care of 30-40 of real students. Just my opinion.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how do i pass the class control part of the interview if i'm introverted by nature and lack aggression?

During interview probably only facing 3-4 interviewers who act as students, this part only lasts about 5 min. You may want to consider tuition centres because they have smaller class size