Keywords: An Education Volunteer with his high school students in the Philippines.jpg en Volunteering on a Teaching project in the https //en wikipedia org/wiki/Philippines Philippines with Projects Abroad is an ideal way to gain practical work experience while giving back You do not need to have any formal teaching qualifications or https //en wikipedia org/wiki/Teaching_English_as_a_foreign_language TEFL training or other previous teaching experience Whether you want to volunteer during a gap year career break or a volunteer vacation you will have an important role to play by the http //hfgwm com/will-you-avoid-these-estate-planning-mistakes/ Estate planning the woodlands The educational system in the Philippines was loosely based on the American system reflecting the large influence that the US has had on the country However in 2011 the education department started to implement the new K-12 educational system that includes making education compulsory up to the age of 18 This should be fully implemented by 2017 In the elementary schools English is introduced as a subject beginning in 1st grade children aged 6 “ 7 In many schools most lessons are taught in English from then on Tourism is one of the largest areas of employment on Cebu Island and the surrounding islands Speaking English well is essential to getting a well-paid job in tourism and many other industries and there is huge enthusiasm to learn the language As a volunteer you can assist with English education in local schools as well as helping to teach other subjects Projects Abroad volunteers work in preschools and elementary and high schools in Bogo City Cebu If you have a preference to work with one age group please let us know when you apply The children are aged from about 6 “ 17 years old Your exact role in the classroom will depend on your level of experience and confidence You may be assisting the local teacher working with small groups on conversational English or asked to take the whole lesson yourself if you are willing Local staff will be eager to have you be involved in teaching other subjects and organizing extra-curricular activities Depending on your skills and interests you could teach subjects such as math science art drama music physical education and more If you are fluent in Japanese we have a placement where you can teach the language full-time As a Teaching volunteer you will help improve the level of English education available to local students You will help the younger children grasp the basics while helping the older students to improve their skills and their confidence speaking the language Whatever talents or skills you have teaching in the Philippines will give you the opportunity to put them to good use You can be creative with your teaching to make learning fun Engaging the children through the use of games and songs will help to make them excited to learn There may also be opportunities to get involved in teaching other subjects like music or sports Please let us know if you are interested in any particular areas 2006-09-04 https //www flickr com/photos/peacecorps/4578778516 Peace Corps other versions Peace Corps https //flickr com/photos/27814015 N03/4578778516 2016-04-21 16 10 27 United States Government Work PD-USGov Uncategorized 2016 April 21 |