Travels with my Angst

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Maggie Parks

The best thing about the course was :

Mike Fitzgerald, the trainer, and the class practice

The thing about the course that needs the most improvement is : location. neighborhood is too suburban and expensive

Your short quote about your experience :

Liked the course, not the location

Maggie Parks
Average Rating : 4/5
Center : Surabaya, Indonesia
Course Date : February – 2009

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Scott Rasmussen

The best thing about the course was :

The material covered was appropriate to what we were seeking

The thing about the course that needs the most improvement is :

The amount of homework is extreme for a 4 week course, it interferes with sleeping and eating properly at times

Your short quote about your experience :

It gave me a good foundation for teaching and or pursuing whatever additional studies I need.The Tefl course gave me a lot of insight into what it is like to be a teacher. In addition to providing a great deal of knowledge that will prove invaluable in an English teaching position. A basic understanding of the skills,conditions and systems of learning and teaching is a strong basis for becoming an effective English teacher and will provide a foundation for future learning.

The course was organized and taught well. We have a better idea of our strengths and the areas we will need to continue to develop as we get more experience in the classroom.

Scott Rasmussen
Average Rating : 4/5
Center : Surabaya, Indonesia
Course Date : February – 2009

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Sari Santuso

The best thing about the course was :

The real life experience of the teaching practice and the preparation required for them

The thing about the course that needs the most improvement is :

Course location

Your short quote about your experience :

Sari Santuso
Average Rating : 4/5
Center : Surabaya, Indonesia
Course Date : February – 2009

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Sarah Jane Rutter

The best thing about the course was :

The teaching and the actual course

The thing about the course that needs the most improvement is :

The location and method of payment of the course fees

Your short quote about your experience :

I found the actual course and teaching good.

Sarah Jane Rutter
Average Rating : 4/5
Center : Surabaya, Indonesia
Course Date : February – 2009

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Eva Justina

The best thing about the course was : a lot of knowledge in the last month

The thing about the course that needs the most improvement is :

Your short quote about your experience :

I have gained many strengths and a lot of knowledge in the last month. This will help me face and overcome my weaknesses … with more classroom experience.

Eva Justina
Average Rating : 4/5
Center : Surabaya, Indonesia
Course Date : February – 2009

February’s course finishes, Five teachers graduate

Adryan(in Black),Mike(in Batik),Wayne,Sari,Eva,Netty,Emily,Maggie(in Purple),Sarah(in Red),Scott(in Gray)

The TEFL Indonesia course finished up on Friday

There were hugs, some sighs of relief and some goodbyes

It was a tough month for all concerned

We wish all the graduates success

Maggie Parks

Scott Rasmussen

Eva Justina

Sarah Rutter

Sari Santuso

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