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Because they are adults who made informed decisions on life choices. And it is their DUTY to educate the public about the truth on smoking. To compare that with groping/molestation or how we should let kids smoke if teachers wanna smoke...that's illogical. No link. |
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"Walk the talk" lol... |
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so rude very rude above poster |
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what what the **** is TWA? |
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Likewise, I see TWA as a way to get myself out of the world of teaching for a bit, see a bit more of the world. Does it apply directly back to teaching? So far it hasnt la. But it was an enriching experience - it developed my perspectives and awareness of some things. And that may have an indirect impact on the way I teach in.future, the kinds of teaching materials I use, etc. But there are TWA options more directly related to teaching if you are looking for something with more direct transferability back to your job. Orgs in education sector or related to your teaching subject. |
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I'm curious about how you feel the learning will continue to benefit you - is it mainly about exposure to another sector (and understanding the requirements of working there)? I've always thought TWA was an interesting option, but struggled to understand how it would benefit me as a teacher (other than perhaps exploring other career options…) |
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I found that these were the greatest benefits my TWA brought me: 1. Exposure to a completely new sector The place I did my TWA at had no direct link to education (people I met there kept gawking at me like I was an alien when I introduced myself as a teacher). But I had the chance to glimpse the work and was challenged (in a kind manner) to contribute during meetings even though I was a total newbie. As a result, I learnt a lot about that sector in a way I could never have otherwise. 2. Expanded professional network I maintained contact with some of the people I worked with while on TWA. Sometimes they post on Linkedin and I find the stuff they post pretty informative. So it's a way to keep myself up to date on some developments in the field. You also never know when the opportunity to collaborate and bring in the real-world expertise from the other sector may arise. 3. Acquisition of new skills My TWA "boss" helped me pick up a couple of skills which I did not usually get much exposure to as a teacher. These were generic professional skills like effective communication (being an experienced teacher in a classroom may not make you a good communicator in a business setting haha). I'm not saying all TWAs will result in this kind of honing of professional skills, but this was certainly an unexpected result of mine thanks to the shifu who took the time to mentor me even though I was just gonna be there for a few weeks. To answer yr qn about managing workload, my RO basically told me I could only go at EOY after exams as it would be difficult to find a covering teacher for my classes. So I actually applied outside of the advertised TWA window which meant I entered during a lull period in the TWA organisation. So timing is a factor you may consider.. and there might be practical constraints depending on yr school. But I know of ppl who went for TWA in the middle of Term 1 and Term 2 so it's definitely not impossible. Hope this helps |
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