Teachers’ abroad encountered culture shock
Teaching overseas is not as simple as you may believe, because living in a foreign country, which is not your home, puts yourself at risk. You are unconcerned with the people who live there or their culture. To figure out who they are, you’ll have to study more. Beginning teachers in another country spend months getting used to their new jobs, especially adjusting to their students’ conduct. Foreign students behave differently than students in your native country. Classroom management is important since the practiced classroom management you would normally use is ineffective at their institution. Many of the studies you’ve done, such as teaching ideas and approaches, have helped you better comprehend the life of a foreign teacher before you arrive, which is very important when applying to the United States or any other selected country.
The teaching methods employed in your home country’s schools differ from those utilized in other countries, so the adjustment period is critical. One of the most crucial principles in the classroom is respect. Respect for teachers is not given immediately to your local students; it must be earned. As a result, teachers experienced difficulties on their first day of duty, which they referred to as “culture shock.” It will take a few months for you to comprehend their culture, but it is only a test of time. Keep in mind that if you want to teach different people from diverse cultures, you’ll need to be highly determined. Local students have high expectations of their foreign teachers, so they will most likely test you to see what is and isn’t allowed in your classroom. Unfortunately, many foreign teachers returned home because they were unable to cope with the local cultures. However, there were many strong teachers who were familiar with the way of life and could understand their students’ actions. Therefore, after completing their contract, they immediately find teaching work in their home country for two years of cultural exchange experience so that they can return to the US and re-teach.
One of the reasons teachers experience culture shock is that they are accustomed to the same culture as their students in their native country. They were already adept at adjusting and disciplining students. Teachers receive extensive training before beginning to teach in their respective schools, so they already know how to contact their parents and, more importantly, they already know the strategies and techniques for disciplining students in the classroom. In foreign countries, the main reason you need to study is that, especially when teaching in first-world countries, students are more exposed to gadgets or advanced technologies. In your home country, parents’ upbringing is different. Their techniques, procedures, and lifestyles may differ from yours. You have a lot to fall back on, but think of it as your invaluable experience. Once you gain their trust and confidence, you will be able to regulate their misbehavior. Trust is essential because they entrust their future to you and want you to modify or enliven their life in some way. When it comes to making decisions, foreign students dislike teachers who aren’t adamant about their choices. Students expect their teachers to be firm while remaining empathetic and kind at the same time. Maintain a professional demeanor prior to, during, and after class. As a result, as you teach your students, you are also watching their actions to see how they enter and behave around you as their teacher.
When you have problems in your teaching career with other cultures and traditions throughout your life, use it as your incredible adventure and recollections. Remember that taking on the world of suffering makes you brave, and being brave inspires you to be a better person. Your future, or the future of your family, is in your hands. Whatever happens, patience is still a virtue and a weapon for maintaining a healthy, wholesome lifestyle and pursuing your dream of becoming one of the universe’s most daring teachers. Culture shock is only the beginning; yet, with powerful prayers, you will transform into a better foreign teacher. Whatever happens, you’ll always be a martyr and a hero teacher to your family, friends, and native country. – Doki | Helpline PH
