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Latest post on 19 December 2016 - 14:48

Hi Ladies,
I am trying to find a school for my teaching practice placement and so far, not been lucky with the schools that I have contacted . If anyone on here could be of help I would be grateful . I have a Bachelors and a masters and am also a qualified TA with experience . I am currently completing a program that would allow me to finally get my teaching license and this requires a teaching placement in a school.

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Latest post on 01 February 2017 - 21:56

I can't believe a month has passed already! Since then, I got my fingerprints done at the police HQ, sent them off to the US by Emirates Post (first time for that, only cost 18dh), and took the Praxis II two Saturdays ago. The prints cleared a few days ago but I still have to wait until Feb. 10 to get the official score results. I think I did well.. I over-studied, mainly using the past papers they offer for sale and then researching the covered topics more thoroughly. Now I just have to send my transcripts to the state dept of education...

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Latest post on 01 January 2017 - 21:15

Sorry for my late response the holidays and having family over kept me away from my computer. I have not taken the Praxis II yet, but plan to at the end of this month. I found these links very useful so check them out and see if they might help you. https://quizlet.com/6050832/praxis-ii-plt-flash-cards/ and this E-BOOK https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.phptitle=Contemporary_Educational_Psychology&stable=1

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Latest post on 25 December 2016 - 12:51

By any chance, have you taken the Praxis II and have any recommendations for test prep books? (or one to sell?) I found a few that Magrudy's would deliver here, and some from Amazon that I could order through DesertCart.. I'm probably going to be testing Jan. 24!

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Latest post on 22 December 2016 - 17:15

I'm pretty sure George Mason/Virginia only require the Praxis exams, not state-specific exams. That's a big plus for me as I took the CSETs while in Cali but ultimately couldn't finish the other licensing requirements, so they were wasted! SAIS in Warqa might be too far for you, but a friend also recommended trying others like Ittihad School, Al Khaleej National, Philadelphia school, and Muwakeb.. any school that has an American curriculum but mostly Arab/non-native teachers, so they're more likely to be up for hiring a foreigner-in-training. Please let me know what you find out! I'll be looking around as well and considering my options, and I'll post back here with any new ideas or info.

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Latest post on 22 December 2016 - 16:30

Thanks so much ! I found the post and will make enquires once the holidays are over. would be nice to meet for sure, I live in the Al Barsha area but we could work something out . I often go to the city Centre mall in Mirdif too. The Teach -now is 9 months-1 year depending on when you join and school breaks. George Mason sounds like a great package are there any professional state board exams required?

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Latest post on 21 December 2016 - 13:48

I'm really glad that you've found Teach-Now to be rigorous! I wasn't sure how it would be. How many months are you into the program? George Mason's program is geared towards international educators, so it includes a lot of training on integrating ESL into the curriculum. I'm interested in the international elementary program, which also can lead to IB certification besides the state teaching license. If we live near each other, it would be great to be in touch. I live in Mirdif (close to SAIS and Warqa), are you anywhere near me?

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Latest post on 21 December 2016 - 13:45

Yes, many schools will hire an actual lead teacher without a state teaching license (for better or worse). You being a native speaker, educated abroad, makes you a great candidate for a lower-tier school. Sharjah American International School actually has a prior relationship with TeachNow as a method to get licenses for its teachers, so it might be your best bet! They have a campus in Warqaa and another in Sharjah. Let me know how it goes! Do a google search for "Are you A UAE Teacher In Search of a Teacher License" and you'll find links to posts on LinkedIn and Facebook explaining that. I feel sad about having to "train" in a lower-tier school instead of being in a great school with an amazing mentor teacher. But learning on the job is part of the experience :p

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Latest post on 21 December 2016 - 13:30

Hi UmmSalah, thanks for you response, I am doing the TEACH- NOW program. I agree school don't want to compromise so this makes it quite difficult . I will look into the school you mentioned, will they hire without an actual teaching credential ? I will be happy with an unpaid trainee position as long as I am meeting my clinical requirements. I haven't heard about the George Masons's Fast Train, will look it up but I choose Teach Now because it a rigorous program and quite intensive . The teach now programs also provides you with a mentor if you can't find one in the school where you get placed . I wouldn't mind a TA position as long as I get support from the school with my teaching practice. I am afraid I might have to put my studies on hold if I can't find a place soon . :cry:

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Latest post on 21 December 2016 - 10:16

Hi Pixie, I'm in exactly the same boat as you :) Good schools here just have no incentive to compromise their system by having a trainee, with high-paying parents wondering why their kids are being taught by a student teacher. What I've been advised by teacher friends and plan to do is to apply to a lower tier, arab-run school that will hire me as an actual teacher, so I'm fulfilling my observation and student teaching requirements while actually working. Places like Mawakeb, Ittihad, etc... Mind if I ask which program you're doing? TeachNow/TeacherReady? I want to do George Mason's FastTrain program (which requires attending intensive summer courses in Virginia and leads to both a license + a M.Ed) but not sure it makes sense with the others costing so much less. I really want a proper induction program/mentor teacher here but have been told no such thing exists for Americans. GEMS schools have 2 licensing options that are acceptable within their system and Dubai/the UAE overall - TELLAL and the iPGCE - and provide a great mentor system where you can train in the classroom and gradually take over the teaching responsibilities by the end of the year. I work at a school now where a few TAs are doing that while working their TA job. But it's not really useful for Americans even though it's great training.

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Latest post on 20 December 2016 - 17:31

Thanks for your response. I have approached some schools directly but they were unresponsive. The college provides you with an introduction letter and will contact the school. Just haven't found one that will accept a trainee teacher .

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Latest post on 20 December 2016 - 13:52

why not contact schools in your area directly? If you're here at college in the UAE doing your course don't they help? I know if you're doing a PGCE then your college can help with the placement

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