How to Spot and ‘Nail’ an EDUfraud!
Lucky for us...they very rarely are!8 However, I did not really come up with any suggestions or solutions for how we can 'pop their little bubbles', expose them for what they are, and protect ourselves from them:
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Their biodata just seems too good to be true!
Their actual age just does not seem to match the number of years experience they claim to have!
Their ‘sessions’ are just not as authentic or passionate as those from 'real' teachers who really know their stuff – and smell like they have been ripped off from some blog listicle!8
I know, I know…you just can’t trust anyone these days!8
So, how many actual (full-time) years of experience have you had in the classroom?
What type of teaching qualifications do you have? Where did you get them? Was there a practicum component?
What about your coaching qualifications – where / when did you get those? Did you complete every module?
And, teacher training? What type of experience and training have you had for that? Where they accredited programmes?
So, a consultant? I guess you have an MBA or PhD, then?8 Some of these chaps can be quite entertaining (with their unlikely but well-rehearsed stories) and are often voluble and verbally facile – so put them on the spot:
What type of formal leadership positions have you held in institutions? How long did you hold these positions?
What type of training did you find most useful to help you succeed in these positions?
What successes are you most proud of implementing when you were in these roles?
Tell me about 3 or 4 of your long-term coaching relationships. What areas have you helped clients develop in? How many coachees do you currently have?
What about your consultancy projects? Could you give me a list of 5-6 recent clients that I can approach for references?8 These questions are also great when these people come cold-calling trying to ‘flog their wares’ – and really help you sort out who has the experience and talent to help you…from those who are just ‘faking it till they make it’. 8
Take care...sadly, it's a jungle out there!8 That having been said, it's always good to know: