You're right...one week of teacher training is ludicrous.

But considering that an awful lot of teachers in China face their first day of class with ZERO weeks of training, it might be at least a step in the right direction....

For me the question remains whether it's voluntary or not, and who pays the costs of it. No teacher should ever be required to pay anything, including transport and lodging if they're being hauled to another city, for training that will primarily benefit the employer who's requiring and/or providing the training.

Raoul
Raoul's China Saloon
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