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[Longun]

It�s Korea�s choice but I am a little dubious about the new measure introduced to let in speakers of English from other Asian Countries. I am not doubtful of the teachers� ability; I am worried about the system. It seems to be the old cost cutting and control exercise.(in my opinion) It has obviously worked for them in Industrial terms but this is Education. I have heard many good things about Philippines teachers and also know some very good Pakistani, Indian teachers as well. My problem is that when you do it en masse, the quality suffers. Why didn�t they try to do this slowly and carefully? I think it's good for the bank balance, it suits there mentality of keeping ��worker bees�� in the school all hours e.g. having ��Yes Sir ,three bags full�� types about. (in my opinion)The typical Asian elements of a factory type operation- control and exploitation. Let�s flog the horse to death then eat it.(in my opinion) Why does Education need efficiency or the production mentality in operation here? If they want factory English, then fine. I am not sure about the real benefits long term. I�ve heard and seen various examples of Asians around here, most of them excellent but they were educated in the UK, Canada and the USA.(in my opinion) Let�s see what salaries and accommodation they offer them. I also think it's an exercise to whip or weed out the fat cats in the system on the higher pay scales.(in my opinion) Most of the teachers are leaving where I am from. Why get rid of all the experience, learning relationships, knowledge and good working relationships so easily. (in my opinion)What is to be gained from rocking the boat? I foresee two main problems. The first is the general attitude of parents and children to DSAs (dark skinned Asians). Do the parents want them teaching their children? Not as I have seen when introducing my Asian friends to Hog Wans. The lack of respect for the Asian teachers in the classroom is a possibility. They might be seen as underlings by the Principals, general staff, Co teachers and children. There is racism here, a lack of courtesy and empathy for others and this experiment will prove what I have been saying about this for years.(in my opinion) Secondly, the relationship with the �CFC�s or Control Freak Co- teaches, that may exist in the system. One of my English Asian friends had to tell his Co teacher to get the f-ck out his classroom. I want Korea to move forward. I am Pro Korea, but the issues of respect and equality for foreigners need addressing. This is particularly true in Schools, Universities, etc .If I am not truly not equal, I am not part of the team and no amount of volleyball and Soju picnics will change that.(in my opinion) I think Hog Wans may be the last and only place where a foreigner is still relatively equal. They may be the last bastion of the Western ESL worker in the future.(in my opinion)

If this offends anybody- I apologise! I am not racist, just worried about how the new teachers will be treated.

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[michaelambling]

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[Scotticus]

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[ChinaBoy]

I like dark-skinned Thais the best

[Tiger Beer]

I ONLY read the title, nothing else.

TO ME, it seems like they SHOULD hire HONG KONG Chinese and SINGAPOREAN. They speak English quite well and share a similar culture.

But I think the REAL IDEA here is to exploit people and pay them as less as they possibly can, and have more authority over them. Since there are already Pakistani, Indian, Filipinas, Bangladeshi, etc. I think language instittues like the idea of paying them next to nothing and having them work in near factory-like conditions.

On the other hand, teaching English is probably more interesting and better and more exposure for both sides than them working in factories.

In that respect, I think its a great idea for young Koreans to have exposure to the realities of people from these countries.