Well, since being employed by SinoBright School, i have (count 'em) three times talked about things in my classes which were deemed too sensitive, and word reached the Chinese staff, who in turn contacted my principals who in turn contacted me.
Once last year in Social Studies, i mentioned Tiannanmen.
This year I apparently overstepped boundaries by mentioning... either Tibet or Xinjiang or the Da lie Lamma or Liu Shiabo.
And the sex ed stuff.
And i am the first to admit, i have lacked cultural sensitivity.
And thus was not surprised when following two administrative meetings (neither one of which was attended by me), I was asked to sign a piece of paper which says i understand that should this sort of issue recur, it will precipitate my dismissal.
Sigh.
Oh well, i don't expect to tackle those topics anymore, and really i can easily teach the required concepts without delving into sensitive Chinese politics.
Sex, pbly no, but that's another can of worms, and one which i didn't really plan on opening in such a big way AT ALL.
And finally: received this email today from my boss to staff.
FYI
We will be given an in-service by the Chinese Visa department, in the near future- I assume, on the boundaries for sensitive issues/topics.
'Should be another interesting Chinese experience.
Apologies to my coworkers. Hope it doesn't take up too much of yr free time.
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