tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post3933858294052184379..comments2024-03-27T15:13:37.987+09:00Comments on AccessJ: Being an ALT #1: Teaching English in JapanDomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389198212394380898noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-71213927873289086682011-01-05T20:50:56.311+09:002011-01-05T20:50:56.311+09:00There's more than a little truth in what you s...There's more than a little truth in what you say, but happily not ALL of them are like this. I do think that the system needs some overhaul, however. At the very least some kind of initial qualification requirement and long-term incentives.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389198212394380898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-63280215178172086952011-01-05T17:30:01.434+09:002011-01-05T17:30:01.434+09:00ALT's are one of the biggest problems with Eng...ALT's are one of the biggest problems with English teaching in Japan. Every ALT I know spent Christmas abroad and got back/getting back JUST in time. I wonder how much time they spent trying to make their lessons better or make themselves better? When it's 2 years outta your life there is a lack of incentive and it's pure bait for Japanophiles dying to see the country.Hawaiibadboyhttp://www.chris-ballard.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com