This is rather a hypocritical post given that you have posted on threads I have started (in an attempt to move discussions in to a more positive and academic realm) rubbishing the thread topic. Classroom management, for example. You cannot shake your head sadly at the state of contributions to the site when you yourself are guilty of the very thing you are bemoaning.

And why make the distinction that it's a focus only for EFL in China? This just shows your limitations; ESL is much wider than advanced English teaching in Chinese universities! I've taught English in England, Europe and Asia. Academic discourse is important everywhere and at every stage of the learning process!

And no, it's not the discourse of actual educators. There are maybe 3 people who regularly post on this board who would qualify as actual educators; unfortunately we are in the minority and as such how can you expect to have academic discourse with people whose sole reason for teaching is in order to get access to the women of the country they are living in?