As a continuation to the March issue of Teaching Tips, here are 8 pointers to you solve any situation.

1. If you are a new comer to Taiwan and teaching, remember that you may be overwhelmed with work, training, situations, culture shock, home sickness and the list goes on. Try not to deal with everything on your own, remember help is very close by.

2. Speak with your co-teacher for that particular class and find out how he/she deals with that same situation.

3. Your school may have a library of training recordings for you to look at. Remember, it’s always a good idea to arm yourself and be ready for any situation so try to make time to view these training recordings in your free time-arrange this with your manager.

4. Monthly workshops are conducted around the island and all Joy School teachers are welcome to attend-see Workshop News below for details on this month’s topic.

5. Joy Notes is a monthly newsletter that has been going since 1996. Check to see how many back issues your school has kept and do a little reading. Ms. Lee High on page 2 answers questions written in by teachers.

6. If your school has a monthly academic meeting, check to see if you are able to discuss your situations with the other teachers.

7. You may be in a position where you have experienced teachers working at your school. Most of these teachers are only too willing to help and share their experiences.

8. Your Teacher Trainer is only a phone call away. Find out when your T/T will be visiting your school next.
Keep these tips in mind and hopefully everything will be fine.