Thai teachers go to Penang for English exposure

DISTED College, Penang recently hosted 43 teachers from two schools in Thailand on a study tour to expose them to an English-speaking teaching environment and opportunities for educational collaboration.

Mahavajiravudh Songkhla School director Satcha Srichareon said the exposure to teaching in English was useful for the teachers.

“At my school, English is used to teach the sciences, mathematics and social studies. English is also an important medium for using Internet resources.

“So it’s useful to broaden my teachers’ horizons on English-medium teaching system such as that practised by private tertiary institutions in Penang,” he said.

Meanwhile, Donmuang Taharnargardbumrung School director Salinee Mecharoen said, “We’d like to gain more insight into the courses and the teaching and learning activities at institutions of higher learning here.”

She added that the school was looking at opportunities for its students to attend summer courses and further their studies in Penang.

The study tour included a workshop for the teachers with DISTED administration manager Josephine Chan Ie Lyn, who illustrated the use of newspapers in teaching English, Science and Mathematics.

She also spoke about courses and training available for Thai students and teachers.

“Besides English enrichment and study tour programmes for students, we also provide communication skills training for Thai teachers,” Chan said.