TaLK Program Introduction:
The S. Korean Government sponsored 'TaLK (Teach & Learn in Korea)' program would like to invite overseas Koreans and foreign university students to teach English and to experience and learn about Korean culture.
Program participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes at Korean elementary schools while enjoying cultural programs during their free time. TaLK scholars will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-on-one working relationships with Korean university student volunteers. Applicants should have a desire to work with children, have a service-centered mind, a willingness to work in rural areas, and have consideration for others with a positive attitude.
Eligibility:
Applicants must
- Be a citizen of a country where the national language is English.
* Ethnic Koreans with legal residencies are also eligible.
- - Have completed two or more years of education at an accredited university as a current student, or graduated from an accredited community college in the aforementioned countries.
Duty
- Working for the designated elementary schools in rural areas in Korea
*Teaching English in after-school classes : 15 hours per week
Contract Term
- Either 6 months or one year, starting September 2011
* Sept. 2011 – Feb. 2012 (six months) * Sept. 2011 – Aug. 2012 (one year)
Please refer to attached files for further details