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My name's Bryan, and I'm from Ireland. I'm currently teaching in Bangkok, Thailand. This is my third year here (and with the looks of the economy back home I'll be here awhile).
My first year at the school I did Science for 9-12 year olds. My second year I did English, Math, and Science for 9-10 year olds. Now, in my third year I'm teaching English for 9-12 year olds, and Art for 9-15 year olds.
I'm the first to admit that I'm not the most qualified person to teach Art. I've no qualification even remotely related to Art. In my principal's own words I'm "creative" and that's why she made me Art teacher this year. If you worked in Thai schools for awhile, this mentality might make more sense to you.
I'm doing my best. I was never a great artist...and I still firmly believe that I can't do life drawing to save my life and half of my personal projects end in failure. But, I loved Art at school. Despite my lack of natural ability, I did it all the way until I left.
I was always better at the design elements. Luckily I had a fantastic teacher for my last few years in secondary. He realised where my strength lay and encouraged me to work on Craft projects as well as stuff like Stage Set & Design, or Film Studies.
As I said, I'm doing my best. Almost everything I'm doing with my students is stuff my various Art teachers did with me over the years.
Unfrtunately, these remembered projects are running out.
So, if you see me asking for help in one of the forums...please give me a hand
My first year at the school I did Science for 9-12 year olds. My second year I did English, Math, and Science for 9-10 year olds. Now, in my third year I'm teaching English for 9-12 year olds, and Art for 9-15 year olds.
I'm the first to admit that I'm not the most qualified person to teach Art. I've no qualification even remotely related to Art. In my principal's own words I'm "creative" and that's why she made me Art teacher this year. If you worked in Thai schools for awhile, this mentality might make more sense to you.
I'm doing my best. I was never a great artist...and I still firmly believe that I can't do life drawing to save my life and half of my personal projects end in failure. But, I loved Art at school. Despite my lack of natural ability, I did it all the way until I left.
I was always better at the design elements. Luckily I had a fantastic teacher for my last few years in secondary. He realised where my strength lay and encouraged me to work on Craft projects as well as stuff like Stage Set & Design, or Film Studies.
As I said, I'm doing my best. Almost everything I'm doing with my students is stuff my various Art teachers did with me over the years.
Unfrtunately, these remembered projects are running out.
So, if you see me asking for help in one of the forums...please give me a hand
aboard... you should find plenty of tips and help here!
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