Teaching in Penghu

School Types
There are 51 schools on Penghu Island, including 35 elementary schools, 13 junior highs, 1 high school, 1 vocational school, and 1 university.

Roles of ETAs
English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) serve as cultural ambassadors while teaching English.

Co-Teaching Schools
ETAs mainly work in elementary and junior high schools. These schools are generally medium to small in size, and each ETA typically teaches at two schools.

Co-Teaching Subjects
ETAs co-teach English with Local English Teachers (LETs) for about half their classes. They also co-teach other subjects with various subject teachers.

Class Size
The average class size ranges from 10 to 15 students, but there are also classes with as few as 5-10 students or as many as 20-30.

Questions to Consider
Do you co-teach or do you teach more independently? What are the pros/cons of this type of teaching? What is the role of Chinese in the English classroom? What can I contribute to the class?

Misc. English Projects
English village, bus, camp, club, etc.