TED SCHOOLS

TED SCHOOLS
New Teacher Orientation Manual
For Foreign Faculty Members
2014 - 2015
WELCOME TO TED
Welcome to Ankara for the orientation. The purpose of this booklet is to help your transition into life in Turkey. TED
Headquarters HR and Foreign Language Education Department will conduct the orientation and will be available
for help throughout the year.
Turkish Education Association (TED)
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK greatly emphasized the importance of education upon the founding of the Turkish
Republic. Within this framework, Atatürk requested and guided the establishment of the Turkish Education
Association in 1928 for the sake of promoting qualified Turkish schools.
İsmet İnönü, who later became the second president of Turkey, was the first chairman of the Turkish Education
Association (TED). TED’s emblem reflects the history of its founding with the crescent moon from the national flag,
the torch as a symbol of education embraced by the association and five stars to show gratitude and respect to the
five original administrative committee members.
TED Ankara College was the first school established in 1930 and 24 more TED Schools were established in the
following years with 6 new schools opening in the school year of 2014-2015.
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Job Description of an Expatriate Teacher
• To fulfill the weekly teaching responsibility
• To prepare suggestions to improve the education in his/her field
• To organize curricular and extra curricular activities, to take part in them, and encourage students to do so as
well
• To fulfill duties such as preparing tests, giving courses, seminars etc. at the request of the administration
• To help students speak English in the best possible way, taking necessary precautions and making helpful
suggestions to the Head of Department.
• To work in coordination with the Department for Program Development Measurement and Evaluation in order
to ensure that tests are prepared objectively and academically in acccordance with the syllabus; to prepare
supplementary courses if necessary.
• o prepare or help prepare and obtain educational equipment and materials
• To attend all department meetings
• To observe students’ behavior and success both in class and out, to inform and work together with other
teachers
• To fulfill duties given by the Head of Department or administration
• To meet parents when necessary and required
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Life at School
• There will be a contact person, or ‘buddy’ for each new foreign teacher in each school. In some cases, the
Dept. Chair assists.
• This person will be there for advice on problems such as repairs, doctor, dentist, etc. S/he may just direct you
or if necessary accompany you.
• When there is something to discuss, first bring the subject up with the buddy and then with your Department
Head. The next step would be the Assistant Principal, then Principal, and finally, the General Director.
• No physical contact with students is allowed. Corporal punishment is banned, of course. Students respond to
firmness and will benefit from a clearly defined set of rules which you should establish in your classroom.
• When ill, teachers should inform the Department Head.
Classroom Duties
In most cases you will have at least 24 periods of instruction per week. Teachers will have additional duties on top
of their teaching load such as parent-teacher conferences, grade-level coordination meetings, club sponsor duties,
etc. This typically makes the work week around 30 hours.
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TED class size is between 20-28 students, with 24 being the average. Class periods are 40-45 minutes long with
small breaks in between. There are regular departmental meetings and parent conferences. Teachers sponsor club
and activity periods and are encouraged to be involved in the social service projects. There are a variety of duties
shared by the teachers, such as lunchtime supervision of students.
Teachers are also required to substitute for absent colleagues. There is no external substitute pool to draw from.
Every attempt is made to distribute the substitution load evenly. It is important that students do worthwhile
work during substitute lessons; therefore, whenever possible, substitutes are arranged from within the same
department.
The Ministry of Education grading system is closely regulated and is different from European or North American
systems. This will be explained to you in ample detail during the first term. Similarly, the school will give you
detailed instructions on the daily and yearly lesson plans required by the government and subject to occasional
inspection.
Teachers are asked to be prepared to stay until June 30th which is the end of the “normal” school year, although
classes typically finish by the middle of June. The Ministry of Education sets the vacation dates, and the school
must abide by them. Check carefully before purchasing your flight tickets.
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Special Programs and Holidays
Throughout the school year, there are a number of special events and national festivals. On some occasions the
school holds assemblies or takes part in parades in the city. At these events teachers participate or supervise. The
school calendar is set by the Turkish Ministry of Education and all schools in Turkey conform to the same schedule.
Teachers can take trips within Turkey and to neighboring countries during the two-week February break, the Islamic
holidays, and national holidays or during summer vacation. Weekends can be used for short trips to the many
nearby attractions. There are many local travel agencies that can provide guided tours.
General Information
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Please place these by your phone or in a place where you can find them quickly in case of an emergency.
Ambulance
112 (English is spoken)
Fire110
Police155
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Embassies and Consulates
United States Embassy Ankara
• Phone: (090) 312-455-5555 Fax: (090) 312-467-0019
• Address: 110 Atatürk Boulevard Kavaklıdere, 06100 Ankara
Canadian Embassy Ankara
• Phone: (090) 312-409-2700 Fax: (090) 312-409-2712
• Address: Cinnah Ave. No: 58, 06690 Ankara British Embassy Ankara
• Phone: (090) 312-455-3344 Fax: (090) 312-455-3352
• Address: Şehit Ersan Ave. 46/A Çankaya, Ankara
Shopping
All of your daily needs (fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, meat) can be met in small shops called bakkals
(convenience stores) or in neighborhood markets or supermarkets, depending on the neighborhood. In some
locations you may find open bazaars where you can purchase both food and some other utensils.
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When you arrive in August, Turkey will be hot and humid. Light clothing is most comfortable and can be purchased
locally. Sweaters may be necessary during the cooler fall months of October and November. Winter -December
through March- has many cold and rainy, occasionally snowy or overcast days.
Culture Shock
Although Turkey is a modern country at least in the places you normally will live and frequent, it has a different
language and culture. If you have lived in another country for a period of time, you may have experienced some
discomfort which is caused by ‘Culture Shock’. It is heartily recommended that you enter this term in your browser
and read of its symptoms and solutions. Even experienced overseas teachers should review once more the feelings
that may appear.
Inter-personal Relations
Although each country has a variety of social customs related to inter-personal relations, strong cultural
differences need to be recognized. Turkish society expects teachers to serve as moral models.
Foreigners may find that they attract considerable interest and attention, especially in some parts of the country.
It may be wise for the newcomer to exercise a considerable degree of social reserve while becoming acquainted
with local attitudes and customs.
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Leisure Activities
Type of leisure activity will change depending on the city you will be living. Your buddy will be of great help.
Movie Theatres
You will find several movie theaters. The local papers and websites offer the weekly cinema programs. The various
theaters have websites with full information in English. In most cases, films will be in their original versions with
Turkish subtitles (Altyazı). One exception is children’s films, which are often dubbed over (dublaj) in Turkish. Seats
are numbered in Turkish movie theaters.
Hiking and Mountaineering
There is lots of hiking to be done in Turkey. It may seem difficult at first to enjoy the outdoors in Turkey since there
is not a system of extensively marked trails. However, once you make the right connections and start exploring on
your own, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
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Eating Out
Turkish cuisine is unique in each region. Turkish people like cooking and eating with the company of guests. Even
local people of modest income frequently enjoy eating out. Eating out is a great way to discover Turkey through its
cuisine.
Taxis
The meter ticks very slowly in traffic, so sitting at a traffic jam hardly affects the fare. Taxis are required to use
their meters. It is wise to have some change or to ask if the taxi driver can break a large bill for you before setting
out for your destination.
Car Rental
There are many car rental agencies. It is best to reserve a car in advance during holidays. It is also important to be
sure that you have collision waver insurance in the contract.
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City Buses
Public transportation is very convenient in Turkey. The best way to use the buses is by number, and information is
available on-line. If you are riding a long route, the price may be greater.
Dolmuş
There are shared taxis (could be any color) or minibuses (blue and yellow). The dolmuş system is very efficient and
economical. When the vehicle is full, it departs. You can get on or get off at any point on the route (no fixed stops)
and you pay according to the distance you travel. Minibus dolmuşes are a great way to immerse yourself in Turkish
life. As passengers get on, they pass their money up to the front. Each person tells the destination and number of
passengers as they pass the money to the front. The driver then passes back the change and the whole process
starts over again!
Bus Travel Out of Town
On some inter-city buses, unacquainted men and women are usually not seated together and passengers may
be asked to change seats in order to accommodate this custom. You may also be asked when you purchase the
bus tickets if the seat is for a man (bay) or woman (bayan). You will be offered lemon cologne (limon kolonya) to
freshen up your hands and on longer trips, hot and cold drinks are served. There are usually rest stops every couple
of hours except on special non-stop (express) services. They will announce how long the stop is.
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Bus Companies such as Ulusoy, Kamil Koç, Nilüfer and many others, including local ones, have ticket offices.
Tickets can also be purchased from their webpage depending on the company.
It is wise to buy tickets in advance during holiday periods.
Air Travel
For most international flights, you need to go to Istanbul which serves as a major hub for international flights with
most locations in the world easily accessible through the Ataturk International Airport (European side), or Sabiha
Gokçen Airport (Asian side). Do not, however, book flights in which you must travel from Sabiha Gokçen on the
Asian side to Ataturk on the European side between flights.
There are now many “start-up” airlines in Turkey that have inexpensive flights within Turkey and abroad. These
include Pegasus, Onur Air, IZAir, Atlas, and AnadoluJet Airlines. Check with a travel agency, or their websites, or
Bookingbuddy to learn more about these airlines. For domestic flights, it is cheaper to use the Turkish based airline
websites for tickets rather than the services like BookingBuddy or Orbitz. The in-city bus service provides transportation to the airport from close to the city centres and return periodically.
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Travel Agencies
Many are available such as Setur, ETSTur, JollyTur etc. However, you should compare the prices they can get with
the ones you can get via the internet for airfare.
Communication
Telephone Services
To make Turkish inter-city calls, dial zero, then the city code, then the seven-digit number.
Turkish City Codes where TED Schools are located:
Adana322
Afyon272
Alanya242
Aliağa232
Ankara312
Antalya242
Aydın
256
Batman
488
Bodrum
252
Bursa
224
Çorum
364
Denizli258
Eskişehir222
Gaziantep342
Hatay326
Isparta246
İstanbul (Anatolia/Asia)
216
İstanbul (Thrace/Europe)
212
İzmir232
Karabük370
Kayseri352
Kıbrıs
392
Konya332
Malatya422
Mersin324
Samsun362
Trabzon462
Zonguldak372
It can be expensive to use Turk Telekom for standard international calls. To do so, you will need to dial 00 plus the
country code, followed by the seven-digit number.
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Country Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Turkish Name Kanada
Britanya Krallığı
ABD
Code
1
44
1
+/- hours
-6 to -9
-2
-6 to -9
Internet and Cable TV
E-mail accounts will be established when you arrive and can be accessed from computers on the school’s network.
For those who want a more extensive TV package, Digiturk is a digital/satellite TV provider that offers many
channels in English. Depending on the package you buy, you can view many of your favorite sitcoms, films, sports
and movies etc.
Mailing and Shipping
Books can be sent with no customs formalities. They should be in sealed packages, clearly marked “Book Post”.
Check with your local post office for current rates.
Medical Information
Please be sure to check with your family doctor well in advance concerning personal health issues. There are
no particular vaccinations that are recommended for Turkey, although many people like to have their Tetanus,
Diphtheria, Polio, and Hepatitis A and B vaccinations up to date.
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Dental care provided by English-speaking dentists may be available in Turkey. If you wear glasses, you probably
will want to bring an extra pair, especially if you wear an unusual shape or frame, or use bifocals. Some find
that prescription sunglasses are useful since you will need sunglasses of some kind. Glasses and sunglasses are
purchased at your personal expense. It would be better to bring a copy of your prescription with you. Opticians can
replace any lenses you have, whether contact or otherwise. Disposable contact lenses are available at various
prices.
In addition, there are a number of specialists in the cities as well as private and university hospitals. For serious
illnesses, the school can call upon the services of the various hospitals for either consultation or treatment.
For drinking water it may not be safe to drink tap water but various brands of bottled water are available
throughout the country. If you wish to have large bottles of water delivered, you will need to set up an account
with a local service. The school does not cover the cost of bottled water.
School Insurance Coverage
You and your dependents can receive health services primarily from the Institution nurse or from health units that
are in the program of the Social Security Institution free of charge according to the principles, referred to under the
related legislation. Sick leave (with medical report), taken in accordance with the legislation of the Social Security
Institution (SGK), are accepted.
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Pharmacies
At night, on Sundays and on holidays, most pharmacies are closed. They will post the name and address of the
pharmacy on duty (nöbetçi eczane) in their window. This pharmacy is open all night and each district has one open
for emergency purposes.
Prescription and Non-Prescription Medicines
Most prescription and non-prescription medicines are available. If you are on a special prescription/medication,
check with the doctor to see if it is available in Turkey. Please remember, it is important to let the school know
beforehand if there are special prescription medications as there may be problems with the insurance coverage.
Clinics
There are small medical clinics in various neighborhouds, called Sağlik Ocağı (government clinics) which you
can use when you are a resident. There are also Policlinics which would accept private insurance and there are
hospitals at which you can get appointments and which have emergency rooms. There may be some assistants
that can help you in English at the hospitals.
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Hospitals
If you have a particular condition or medical need of a serious nature, check with a buddy / friend or administrator
at school to see if there is a particular hospital recommended around your district.
Money and Banking
The Turkish Lira
The unit of currency in Turkey is the TL or Turkish Lira. The Lira is divided into one hundred “Kuruş” per one Lira.
Travel and Shipping Expenses
Travel expenses from your home to your destination in Turkey are paid when you arrive at the school provided that
receipts are turned in. These additional expenses include travel to and from airports. Please see your contract for
specific amounts. Bring the receipts with you and note that all reimbursements are paid directly into your Turkeybased account unless otherwise specified. Please note that airfare is paid only for the contracted teacher and
dependents.
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards
American Express, Master Card and Visa Cards are all widely accepted for both major and minor purchases. Many
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small shops as well as supermarkets will accept credit cards. ATM cards from many countries may work at many
bank machines here, as long as they are on a major network, such as CIRRUS or PLUS. Be sure to check with your
home bank regarding fees and daily or weekly maximum withdrawal amounts. It may be beneficial to have a debit
card.
Taxes
Turkish taxes on your income in Turkey are paid by the school. Remember to file tax returns for your home country
if you are required to do so. Your embassy in Turkey can help you. The school issues a monthly salary statement
that you can use for this.
Emergency Cases
The school should know whom to contact for emergency instructions on your behalf.
Bank Accounts
Your first salary will be paid at the end of September, deposited into an account created in the Bank your school
is working with. Have enough money along or be sure to have access via ATM, debit or credit card withdrawals to
survive through to October 1.
Electricity
Electricity in Turkey is 220 volts-50 Hertz (cycles). In order to operate any electrical device bought in North America
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(except battery-operated ones) a transformer is needed. Be sure to bring what you need and that it is of sufficient
capacity. Anything running on an AC motor will run slower, so electrical clocks or CD players run on AC are
impractical. Any device that runs on batteries or has a cubicle (DC) adapter will work. However, that adapter must
be plugged into a 110-volt transformer. Batteries are easily available. A battery re-charger would be useful, but
better purchased here. Transformers are also available locally (you can have one built to meet your needs).
Computers
You may access your own files from any network computer on campus using a password. The school is on-line. You
may want to have your own computer and accompanying software for home use.
Clothing
Teachers dress neatly and smartly for class by order of the Turkish government. Women may wear trousers in
class. Jeans are not permitted for either sex. Men wear jackets and ties for part of the year due to Ministry of
Education regulations, it is considered to be winter dress code. Summer dress code is more relaxed without the
jacket and tie, but most Turkish male teachers still wear a tie.
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What you wear during non-school time is at your own discretion. Many people dress elegantly. It is worth noting
that dress here, although fashionable, is or may be conservative according to the city where the school is located.
Outside of large cities and resort areas, outfits can be a bit more conservative.
Obviously, bring whatever equipment you need for your sporting or leisure interests - especially a bathing suit!
Owning a Vehicle
Customs formalities are time-consuming and expensive. There is an additional tax on the value of the vehicle at
Turkish evaluation. You may bring your car into Turkey for 90 days as a tourist and on the 91st day your car must be
registered in Turkey. It is necessary to employ someone to assist you through the red tape.
Most new international teachers do not own a car, but many of them club together at times to rent a car for a
weekend trip. Your International driving license is valid for this purpose.
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Recommended Reading List
You may wish to do some reading about Turkey before you arrive. Here is a brief bibliography to get you started.
Dindi Hasan, Maija Gazur, Wayne M. Gazur, Ayşen Kırkköprü-Dindi. Turkish Culture for Americans. Boulder,
Colorado. International Concepts, Ltd., 1996. ISBN: 0-924602-44-9
The following titles are by Kinross, John Patrick. (Lord Kinross).
The Ottoman Centuries: The Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire
Ataturk: A Biography of Mustafa Kemal, Father of Modern Turkey
Within the Taurus: A Journey in Asiatic Turkey
Europa Minor: Journeys in Coastal Turkey
Lawlor, Eric. Looking for Osman. New York. Vintage, 1993. ISBN: 0-679-73822-3
Pope, Hugh and Nicole. Turkey Unveiled. Woodstock, NY. The Overlook Press. 1998. ISBN: 0-87951-898-7
Settle, Mary Lee. Turkish Reflections: A Biography of a Place. New York. Touchstone/Simon and Schuster. 1991.
Turkish in Three Months. Published by Hugo’s Language Books Limited. Contains four cassettes and a workbook.
Distributed in the US by Hunter Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 0-8525-137-5. May be out of print in the US.
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Quality Policy of TED Schools
The following principles constitute the Quality Policy (mission) of TED Schools:
• Taking the needs of each learner into consideration to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and
socially as a whole individual embodying historical, national and international awareness
• With strong emphasis on foreign languages, to offer opportunities where both national and international
programs are available
• To reinforce its education with various sports, arts and social facilities
• To work with qualified, experienced and dynamic staff, open to innovations
• To feature effective communication among its teachers, students, parents, staff, and alumni; and thus to
provide a secure teaching environment for all where everyone feels contented
• To preserve its ethos by passing on the tradition of ‘TED School Identity’.
Schools
TED Schools operate under governmental regulations and laws created by the Ministry of Education. They are
ministry schools that maintain a special status as a leading school in establishing educational standards and
introducing educational innovations. The education system in Turkey is still heavily centralized and the Ministry
lays down detailed regulations about the running of the schools, the curriculum to be followed, testing, discipline,
etc. Instruction in the English Language is given considerable prominence in the academic experience at TED
Schools.
English Language Teaching
Our students start their study of English at the age of five. In kindergarten and the first three years of their primary
school education, English is taught on a very basic level, mainly utilizing games, flashcards, drama, songs, short
movies and stories. By the third year, English language learning gains a new dimension. Students are introduced
to grammar and begin instruction in the four skills of reading listening, speaking and writing. They are guided
by a syllabus designed to prepare them for the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In middle
schools, the technology is up-to-date, the materials are advanced, and the teaching staff is well qualified and
well-informed in recent methodologies. The syllabus is, also, designed to prepare students for CEFR. At this level,
students participate in extra-curricular activities such as drama clubs, debate clubs etc.
At the high school, a high level of English language competency is expected. In addition to employing integrated
language approach course books, the English department selects literary pieces for analysis and offers instruction
in composition, speech, listening and note-taking. TED Schools encourage students to participate in one of the
club activities and also national and international projects or activities (Comenius/Erasmus+, student exchange
programs, Spring Day, GLOBE, Model United Nations-MUN, Model European Parliament-MEP, National and
International Science Olympics, etc.) according to their age group.
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Teacher-Student Relations
What kind of behavior, or misbehavior is normal for Turkish students? Like students everywhere, some of our
students at TED are late to class, don’t do their homework, and don’t pay attention in class and talk with friends
during class. These problems are kept to a minimum, however, if the teacher clearly explains and follows a
consistent classroom management system. A refreshing difference from what many foreign teachers are used to
is the genuine affection and interest most students have for their teachers and the administrators. On the other
hand, the most common complaint among foreign teachers is that their students don’t pay attention in class and
constantly speak in Turkish. This is a very real and exasperating problem for most new teachers. If you have trouble
in this respect or fail to have a system or skills for dealing with these issues, try finding out what other teachers
do. Sometimes it helps to simply know that all teachers are facing the same sort of problems.
Exams
Exams are an important part of the Turkish education system and as such are taken very seriously. Exams are
regularly scheduled and posted early in the year but it still is your responsibility as a teacher to remind the
students at least a week in advance. Exams are extremely important in determining grades and should be
invigilated and marked carefully. Still, there will be times when cheating occurs. Be especially careful of this
and take precautions to make it difficult for them to do so. Written exams should be graded and returned to the
students to go over in class within two weeks. Students may not keep the official exam papers or take them home.
The grades should be recorded in the teacher’s grade book and then transferred to the school computer system.
Students and Motivation
Most students come from families that recognize the value of a good education. Although many are culturally and
socially advantaged, most families willingly bear a heavy financial burden in order to ensure that their children
have the academic aptitude necessary to secure one of the limited number of places available at the universities,
and the skills required to meet the demands of the modern workplace. This motivation tends to accelerate as the
children advance through high school and prepare for the rigorous university entrance examinations taken in their
senior years.
At all levels, students are highly motivated to succeed. As a group they may be described as clever, intellectual,
self-confident, sociable, and culturally inclined toward the styles and tastes of European culture. English teachers
recognize these traits and utilize methodologies and communicative techniques to further stimulate motivation and
active involvement in English classes.
We hope you all have a great teaching experience at TED Schools with many precious memories…
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