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Some details about Teaching in Poland [51]
At least from the Callan/Avalon/whatever method point of view
Im quite defensive about callan cos i believe if a student is learning from book 1 or a complete beginner then this is a helpful method. The amount of vocab they learn in such a short period of time is a good thing. BUT and a big but at that, is the fact this method is outdated and boring after book 2. After that they should move to direct or traditional methods. Something the teachers can use a bit of creativity with.
I think most teachers are more than capable to be honest - okay
Most teachers are, but im coming from the point of view in Krakow, where there are so many school and they will hire any native.
Saying that I strongly do believe that before any teacher takes their first lessons, the school should train them properly. Not this observation ****, but slowly start to include the new teacher into lessons.
On another note, i remember my first ever lesson. 5-6 years ago I got the job just by walking through the door. They threw me right in the deep end. No training, no help, just take this lesson now. 5 mins into the lesson I walked out telling myself "feck this ****". But still im here ;)
