Korea Winter Camp 2007 Program Details

Teachers Council cooperates with major national education and training companies in Korea to provide English teachers as part of an educational cultural exchange program. This is a very exciting educational program called the ‘Winter Camp’ and is designed for children that are enrolled in elementary and middle school and between the ages of 10-15. To further the educational of the children, a special English educational program presented by highly qualified teachers from the US, will enhance the general knowledge, English skills and social and cultural values of the children.

Teachers will present classes in both formal and informal classroom settings and include many educational activities for these young, eager students at university campuses and other training centers. The children are highly motivated and most respectful of their teachers. Most of the children have studied English for 3-8 years prior to this teaching program.

American teachers will benefit by observing and participating in Korean education. They will learn about the student work ethic, respect for teachers, curriculum and focus that is exhibited in the Korean education.

In addition to American teachers participating in educational programs in Korea, the exchange programs of Teachers Council also arranges placement and visas for international teachers to come to the US and teach in American school classrooms. While in Korea, American administrators will be able to meet and interview potential teachers for their school districts.

Camp Date & Site

Camp Sponsoring Organization: 

• The Korean Youth Field Trip Foundation (www.kyff.org)
• The Association of English Teacher in Korea
• Han Kook Il Bo (The biggest daily newspaper in Korea)

(Jan 2006 winter camp held in Kunkuk University, Choongju Campus. http://eng.kku.ac.kr/ )

Qualifications of Teachers

• College students that will be graduating Dec of 2006 and will have finished their practicum or internships.
• Certified Teachers that are currently teaching or retired.
• Educational administrators in the school districts, such as Human Resource, Assistant Principals, Principal and others.

Salary for Teachers

• Round trip airplane ticket and lodging accommodations will be provided.
• Board (three meals per day) will be provided.
• Stipend for the term of the training.

Orientation

All teachers will have a one-day orientation in the US and will be provided a teacher’s manual. Convenient location for orientation to be determined. Additional orientation and training will be held in Korea prior to program commencement.

Curriculum

Curriculum detail and activity guide will be provided.

The following are the general outline of activities and curriculum.

• Focus on Speaking and Listening. Also Classroom Lecture with Participation of Students, Reading, Writing, Grammar Assignments,
• Activity Class: English Newspaper/ Drama/ My Portfolio, Songs and Games,
• Culture Class: Field Trips, Global English, Holidays and Special days In the USA, Entertainment and Party,
• Some Themes for Conversation English Fluency: At the Restaurant, At the Airport, At the Hospital, At the Hotel.

Procedure

1. Complete and Submit Application on TC website. Fax or email: Resume, Transcript, Diploma, First Two Pages of Current Passport no later than November 15th, 2006.
   Fax Number: 410 990-4419.
   Email Address: info@teacherscouncil.com.
2. Telephone Interview and final decision by TC.
3. Upon final acceptance from TC, you are required to provide to TC a deposit of US$45. This deposit is used for filing your Korean C4 Visa Application. If for some reason, filing is not done by TC, your deposit will be returned.
4. US Passport Application must be made immediately, if not current and available.
5. Korea C4 (Short term working visa) Visa application – TC will assist.
6. Orientation in the US - Date To Be Determined.
7. Leave US - Date To Be Determined
8. Workshop - Date To Be Determined
9. Start instruction - Date To Be Determined
10. Program complete - Date To Be Determined
11. Return to US or Optional Tours - Date To Be Determined
    

Visa

A C4 visa issued by the Korean Government is required to work in Korea. Provide the following documents to Teachers Council to process your visa.

• Completed visa application form (address & telephone number of Korean company are a must) . Download and print out the visa application form.
• One recent passport-sized color photo attached to the application form.
• U.S. Passport, with remaining validity of at least 6 months.
• Original copy of company letter on company letterhead stating the purpose, name and duration of visit to Korea.
• Employment Contract.
• $45.00 application fee which is provided by you as a deposit [See Procedure - Section 3 above.]