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[quote=PRAISEHIMANYHOW ,10663]QUOTE: "The parents of students in particular prefer foreign teachers to be white skinned, English native-speakers from English-native speaking countries (UK, Australia, NZ, Canada, USA).It is a bit difficult for schools to justify paying extra money for anyone else." If they prefer teachers to be "white skinned" native speakers from the countries you have mentioned, this is because they have been prejudiced against people of color. "White is right" is an American saying that has come to be true about for White people all over the world.I am a trained African American, holding two degrees, and work on a third degree from American universities. I have a BA in English, Journalism, and Communications; I have an MA in English and African American Literature; I have completed all but my dissertation for a PhD in English; I have studied Education classes and past the State and National Teacher's Examinations to be licensed to teach English and Journalism on the secondary level in American schools; I have taught English in public and private American high schools for 4 years; I have taught English in American colleges and universities for over 16 years, and I am teaching English right now at Foshan College of Foshan University where I am the ONLY foreign teacher. Prior to teaching in this Asian country, I have taught English in Japan and South Korea.Not only have my students requested of me to remain in China for longer than my 1-year contract, but also has many of my Chinese colleagues. Not only have my Chinese students told me that I am a better teacher, that I know what to give them, than did the previous "White" non-degreed teachers, but also so has my Chinese colleagues. The College Administrators of my school have praised me for the work I have done and have said to me that my students love me!!!!Chinese parents where I live have approached me and asked me to teach English to their children. The same is true of the parents I have met on my travels.While being a good teacher doesn't mean you have to be degreed, it does help you in being able to teach correctly. Having the passion to teach is equally important, but passion alone does not mean that you will be a "good" teacher either. Likewise, being "White" doesn't mean you are more knowledgeable and therefore a better teacher than someone of color.We need to move beyond this kind of prejudice!!!! Signed—A proud, educated African American[/quote]
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