As you watch videos and read articles and examples of education stories in China, reflect on the following questions and post your journal by Friday_________. Then come back to read other's reflections and respond to two posts in a meaningful way and your response should be in-depth.
1. What might be the origin for emphasis on education? Who was the first one to uphold the status of education as the highest value? What's the reality of life in China that renders education most valuable.
2. How do the public schools carry out the policy emphasizing education? What are some of the specific policies and ways that officials and educators follow to make sure that education carries a lot of "weight" in one's career?
3. How successful or unsuccessful has the system been? Why ?
4. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the educational system in China?
5. How do you compare the Chinese and US education systems? What can each learn from the other, if anything?
Recommended Videos to Watch:
Chinese Education, PBS Wide Angle China Prep:
Also, BBC Chinese education
The Finland Phenomenon
Lastly, there is a resource page online regarding China Prep Video.
Post your essay here: Write as much as you need following the Rubric Sheet: http://mrwanglol.blogspot.com/p/chinese-iii.html
ReplyDeleteMr. Wang
Chinese parenting is much different from American or British. In the film we watched the British teens were very poorly mannered and did not have the slightest bit of respect for their elders. The parents of the British did a poor job of teaching their children and let them run their own lives which turned them out to act the way they do. There is three types of parenting authoritative, democratic, and permissive. Americans are known for being democratic, they care about their children and expect them to behave. But at the same time give them so free time and let them express their opinions. British parenting is permissive to the point where they don't care enough and their children develop bad habits. Chinese parenting is a hundred percent authoritative, they do not let their children express their opinions and you must follow what your parents say no matter if their right or wrong. There needs to be a clear median between these three forms of parenting, where the parent sets rules but at the same time lets the child create their own opinions and make their own decisions. With this form of parenting kids will be productive but not overly stressed and still be able to live a fun life.
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