China's drive to teach English stalls in the west

[Francis Hult]

The Guardian

 

China's drive to teach English stalls in the west

 

In western provinces such as Gansu, this strategy has led to a crisis in the supply and quality of teachers. Early attempts at recruiting unqualified or partly qualified teachers to fill the initial teacher shortage have led to new problems. This first generation of teachers is now blocking opportunities for better-trained young graduates who cannot find jobs in state schools.

 

Full story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2011/aug/02/china-teach-english-drive-stalls

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