should korea start replacing... Options

[Huax]

I'm under the impression that when Koreans say "their own people" they often mean all Koreans regardless of country of residence.

This post has been edited by Huax: Sep 30 2009, 12:39 PM

[Ty-Rex]

The OP is a YT from Canada.

[Pentasori]

Although there is a substantial amount of Korean Americans quite capable of taking on the positions of English teachers in Korea, I think there is a lack of incentive and awareness amongst Koreans in the US about these jobs, the result being the recruitment of many (not all) sub-par teachers whose only real credibility lies in their "authenticity".

The main problem of English education in Korea are these ineffective teachers. It truly does not matter in terms of education who replaces them, whether they be good NETs, native Koreans, or Korean Americans. However, for Korea's sake on many levels, it would be more preferable if Koreans, regardless of origin, are hired.

[Captain Corea]

... it means their grasp of the English language is better.

There are many advantages to hiring Korean Americans over whites:

1) Lowered crime rates
2) Less disruption of society
3) No import of white racism
4) Better instruction
5) They care more about the country

1) Korean Americans are just as capable of committing crimes in Korea.
2) How so?
3) I suppose. But I have not met many 'White racists' over here. Most racists I know from back home wouldn't dream of coming.
4) How so?
5) Are you sure?

[Taln]

My position reagrding Briish vs Amercian had nothing to do with the accent. I am rather fond of my British accent (when I revert to it).

The problem is terminology. The vocabulary is different, despite it seeming undifferntiated to a foreigner. And when there different terms for the same object or action the American is the one you find more commonly used. And this is not in reference to slang.

But as to the issue of NETs, accent becomes a issue. The greatest hinderance the Korean students I have met is the accent, once they have mastered the grammar. And this is as much an issue of teachers being hired who are not qualified or even capable of teaching diction. A Korean or Korean-American who has and knows how to teach clear diction while using the English language would be a first choice because of a more complete understanding of both languages. But of the very few Americans I have known who were hired to teach English in foreign countires, I have only met one who I could say even spoke with good diction himself. Any good teacher can teach vocabulary and most can teach basic grammar, but pronunciation is critical. And yet it is the last of the three elements that seems to be considered when quailfying teachers.

[SacrificeDK]

1) Korean Americans are just as capable of committing crimes in Korea.
2) How so?
3) I suppose. But I have not met many 'White racists' over here. Most racists I know from back home wouldn't dream of coming.
4) How so?
5) Are you sure?

Will you quit defending your colonial mentality? Korean Americans respect thier mother country, this cannot be said for those whites who come to asia looking for a quick easy buck with a party like atmosphere of having fun, getting an easy lay as they are great white men in little asia, and all that other stuff that goes with white privilege.

You arnt Korean.

This post has been edited by SacrificeDK: Dec 14 2009, 04:39 PM

[ecko1o1]

...NETs with its own english speaking people in the classrooms?

i have become an advocate of the affirmative on this topic. i feel that as the years have progressed, korean english speakers have improved immensely and that it is time for korea to show confidence in its people and the program it has invested so much money.

i would like to see more and more english speaking koreans placed in the classroom with the goal of replacing 90% of the NETs in 5 years. They have studied hard over the years and now all they lack is the confidence in themselves and their ability.

your thoughts...?

My Korean aunt is an english teacher lol. She gets a lot of money but her english is pretty bad
Anyway I think recruiting Korean Americans would be the ideal solution. But I doubt many Korean Americans would ponder the prospect of leaving their comfort zone in the US to return to a homeland where they have no contacts, no friends and little cultural exposure. I also think Korean americans would believe that they have more opportunity to succeed in the US than back home. It is the land of opportunity after all. Not to mention that they probably went through the American education system and have become ingrained into the American society and culture. The truth I've noticed is that Korean Americans become attached to America. They wouldn't want to leave easily. Besides many Koreans still emigrate to the US or send their children there to school. American quality of life is difficult to beat.

[matrim]

... it means their grasp of the English language is better.

There are many advantages to hiring Korean Americans over whites:

1) Lowered crime rates
2) Less disruption of society
3) No import of white racism
4) Better instruction
5) They care more about the country

With the exception of number 3 (which is such a small small problem exhibited by a small minority of whites) this is just racism at its finest. I've encountered more of the partyer/ lets hit up the room salons/ womanizing/ couldn't give a toss about their job etc types of Korean Americans way more than whites during my stay in South Korea. Yet they get a free pass because their parents or grandparents came from Korea decades ago. Your pure blood racism is a joke.

And if you think that scores on a standardized test equates to better instruction in a classroom you clearly know absolutely nothing about the art of teaching. Most foreign NETS do their jobs well. You just want to concentrate on the HOngdae crowd which is a small minority.

Face it. This is nothing about wanting the best possible English education for Koreans. You just want whites and any other non pure bloods out. At least admit you're just another racist probably ironically holding an american passport as well. Sigh.

[Cha]

Archie invented an acronym!

[ReindeerGirl]

Qualifications are of course most important, but I think Korean-Americans would be best as they can learn about their own culture spending time in Korea while the students benefit from having a teacher with an innate sense of kinship. I would say asians in general with good qualifications is fine.

This post has been edited by ReindeerGirl: May 13 2011, 05:07 AM