Conway, who is working with officials from the MOE on the service contract, said any approach to enhancing the quality of English should take into consideration the views of local teachers. "They are the key stake holders. They are familiar with the curriculum, the students and the reality of what goes on in the school. If you're looking to any long term development then it's going to be local teachers of English who are the key to raising standards or making any significant change."
The MOE did invite a group of principals and teachers to discuss its new project, but the focus was on contract concerns not issues like class size and resources. Lee said the recruits would be invited to provide their opinions and concerns regarding the school's English curriculum. How much influence their opinions will have, she was unable to say.
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