TESOL Law

The EFL-Law Com Book. Teaching overseas - legal advice.
Robertson, P.

Written by a practicing attorney in Asia, this book, unique in the world of TEFL/EFL teaching, provides a wealth of vital information for those who wish to enter the world of international teaching, or even for those who are already teaching English as second language, and need some clear legal guidance.

Twenty chapters cover such topics as how to become a TEFL teacher, the pitfalls of using a Recruiter, the Labor Laws of various Asian countries and how they protect or don't help teachers with work related problems,

One crucial topic delves into the issues of the TEFL certificates. Whilst some companies offer legitimate certificates, the book discusses those companies that are known to be no more than money making scams who prey on new teachers into the market. "The latest deceptive practice to hit the ESL market is the sudden explosion of on-line certificates."

The book examines just who can teach English, and who is teaching English. "In South Korea there are indeed Russians teaching English - they are passed off as Canadians to the school children..."

One chapter is devoted the issue of understanding contracts. Over 30% of teachers across Asia report legal problems with contractual disputes.

Problems encompass such issues as murder, drugs, racial discrimination, which are occurring, and which the author argues are issues that Asian governments are not doing enough to help foreigners once problems arise.

The future of TEFL teaching is also commented upon by Professors David Nunan, Rod Ellis and Stephen Krashen.

See http://www.efl-law.com/aboutbook.html