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@article{ART003146622},
author={YOUNGJOO SEO},
title={Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers},
journal={Modern English Education},
issn={1598-0782},
year={2024},
volume={25},
pages={445-454}

TY - JOUR
AU - YOUNGJOO SEO
TI - Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers
JO - Modern English Education
PY - 2024
VL - 25
IS - null
PB - The Modern English Education Society
SP - 445
EP - 454
SN - 1598-0782
AB - This study investigates the racial biases and preferences of Korean parents concerning native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) in English Language Teaching (ELT). It specifically examines how race shapes perceptions of the “ideal English teacher” in Korea, a nation characterized by minimal ethnic diversity and a strong demand for English education. The research seeks to expose the entrenched racial attitudes that affect English education in Korea and emphasizes the importance of adopting more inclusive and culturally sensitive ELT practices. The participants in this study, primarily mothers, are deeply invested in their children’s English education and possess the economic means to enroll them in private English kindergartens. Utilizing narratives from blog posts written by parents of preschool-aged children (ages 3 to 7), the study highlights various factors that influence parental preferences, including racial stereotypes and the perception that English proficiency is associated with whiteness. These parents engage in discussions on blogs, sharing their experiences and expectations regarding English teachers. The findings reveal how these biases affect the hiring and perceptions of NESTs within the Korean context. Ultimately, the study underscores the necessity for enhanced cultural and racial awareness in ELT and offers recommendations for fostering diversity and inclusivity in educational settings.
KW - racial representation;native speakerism;early English education
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YOUNGJOO SEO. (2024). Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers. Modern English Education, 25, 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. 2024, "Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers", Modern English Education, vol.25, pp.445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO "Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers" Modern English Education 25 pp.445-454 (2024) : 445.

YOUNGJOO SEO. Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers. 2024; 25 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. "Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers" Modern English Education 25(2024) : 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers. Modern English Education, 25, 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers. Modern English Education. 2024; 25 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers. 2024; 25 445-454.

YOUNGJOO SEO. "Why Do Korean People Prefer White English Teachers? Examining Racial Bias of Korean Parents’ Perceptions on Ideal English Teachers" Modern English Education 25(2024) : 445-454.