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Deino

Deino

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Gatekeeper said:
Hi Deino. It is good to see a fellow educator here. What's your age group? It looks like 13 to 16 year-old. Mines 16 to 19 year-old.
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Sorry I missed do reply to this part ... In fact it a typical German detail: When you want to become a teacher, you need to study at least two subjects - in my case even three: I studied Chemistry, Sports and Geography (since all three are only subsidiary subjects unlike the major subjects like German, Mathematics, English and French) - and at my school, in fact a typical "Gymnasium" I have classes ranging from the 5th up to the 12th grade, so they are between 10 and up to 18 years old.

Gatekeeper said:
Chemistry and sport? That's unusual combination. But I supposed it depends on the level you're teaching.

Mine is economics and accounting. (because I've degrees in both subject) It is to pre-university students. It is funny this year, I hear from my colleagues that some students are "behaving better" (I don't get this problem, because I stamp it out quite hard). Because of the pandemic this year, there are no exams. The students grades are to be assessed by their lecturers. So some students are being extra nice. Lol

And don't get me wrong, we encourage group participation as well. But it just this pandemic thing At the moment. Everyone has to be two meter apart etc. I see you got mask on. We've to have mask and visor, and some lecturers even wear gloves. But now we moved online because of lick down. Im Germany is in lock down too. I thought your country was one of the better ones in fighting this pandemic.
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Well, I also thought my "country was one of the better ones in fighting this pandemic" but typical to our federal system, rules set by the government were soon enough softened by the federal governments and in my country the biggest aim was between August until December to leave school open and to teach with only minor restrictions.
 
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Gatekeeper

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Deino said:
Sorry I missed do reply to this part ... In fact it a typical German detail: When you want to become a teacher, you need to study at least two subjects - in my case even three: I studied Chemistry, Sports and Geography (since all three are only subsidiary subjects unlike the major subjects like German, Mathematics, English and French) - and at my school, in fact a typical "Gymnasium" I have classes ranging from the 5th up to the 12th grade, so they are between 10 and up to 18 years old.
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Wow. At least two subjects. Well that's going to be a bit tough. Because I'm not sure there are that many people have more than one degrees in more than one subject? Or is it the types of qualification?

In the U.K. for instant, a lot of teachers can teacher more than one subject at ordinary level provided they have an Advanced level qualification in that subject. So usually in school, up to 16 years old. Teachers can teach more than three subject if required as most teachers would have had at least 3 advanced level qualification.

But to teach beyond that level, a degree is preferred, and not alot of lecturers would have more than one degrees, particularly of different subjects.

No matter, I find my reward in teaching (I was working in industry before that, and teaching is alot harder.) Is seeing the young people able to better their lives through my contribution in educating them.

Happy teaching
 
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ansy1968

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Gatekeeper said:
Wow. At least two subjects. Well that's going to be a bit tough. Because I'm not sure there are that many people have more than one degrees in more than one subject? Or is it the types of qualification?

In the U.K. for instant, a lot of teachers can teacher more than one subject at ordinary level provided they have an Advanced level qualification in that subject. So usually in school, up to 16 years old. Teachers can teach more than three subject if required as most teachers would have had at least 3 advanced level qualification.

But to teach beyond that level, a degree is preferred, and not alot of lecturers would have more than one degrees, particularly of different subjects.

No matter, I find my reward in teaching (I was working in industry before that, and teaching is alot harder.) Is seeing the young people able to better their lives through my contribution in educating them.

Happy teaching
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@Gatekeeper @Deino,

I admire your profession, teaching is hard, I had an experience for a semester teaching History in college for freshman student. It's a part time job for us alumni as a way of giving something back. Boy I enjoy my time but the temptation is to much, I mean college girls willingly offer sexual favors just to get good grade. After completing the semester I resign so not to demean the profession.
 
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HereToSeePics

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Hello- I'm only registered so I can see pictures and links. My interest in this forum is mainly due my interest in China's economic development as I have sizable investments in Chinese stocks and index funds(with military research/development/procurement offering a general insight into economic growth). I like the Chinese economy and semiconductor threads because they provide alternative viewpoints that are not usually discussed in US based new sources or they report on breaking news events sooner.
 
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externallisting

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I've been subscribed for a while but rarely post - this is in fact my second account here - but I live and work in Hong Kong. I have interest in keeping track of global weapons development/procurement as a hobby of sorts, and this has been the best forum I've found discussing that which is Chinese related. Look forward to participating perhaps more I think in the future
 
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voyager1

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Hello i have been following the forum for around half a year until i got bored of not being able to read the links and so i finally decided to subscribe :)

My main reasons for watching this forum is because i am extensively following geopolitical/geoeconomic issues, significant world and economic events, and military advancements. I am also frequently reading reports from think tanks which are based on various countries and news to get different perspectives on China's rise and the global implications of it.

Now why i am mostly reading reports on China is that because i just find it a more dynamic and interesting country from an outsider point of view as a western person. And personally i believe that the emergence of a bipolar or multipolar order is just too important historically to miss out so i am closely following the new events regarding China. Thanks
 
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Njamba Nene

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Hello,I'm a data scientist from Kenya, Africa i have been a lurker here for quite some time just trying to keep up with new developments. I also like going through old threads and just to retrace the journey of Chinese military development, and to see which predictions were point on and who were way off. Decided to register as i felt i was missing out on a lot of the links.
 
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siegecrossbow

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Njamba Nene said:
Hello,I'm a data scientist from Kenya, Africa i have been a lurker here for quite some time just trying to keep up with new developments. I also like going through old threads and just to retrace the journey of Chinese military development, and to see which predictions were point on and who were way off. Decided to register as i felt i was missing out on a lot of the links.
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