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Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? Why China Has the Best (And Worst) Education System in the World

by Yong Zhao
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? Why China Has the Best (And Worst) Education System in the World
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? Why China Has the Best (And Worst) Education System in the World

Exposing China's educational paradoxes: successes and failures.

If you're intrigued by the contrast between high student achievement and the dissatisfaction among those within the system, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?" dives into this complex narrative. Yong Zhao's inside perspective challenges perceptions and offers a captivating look at what fuels China's educational powerhouse while questioning if the West should really follow suit. It's thought-provoking for anyone invested in the future of education.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? Why China Has the Best (And Worst) Education System in the World

by Yong Zhao
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ISBN: 9781118487136
Author: Yong Zhao
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Date of Publication: 2014-09-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: Politics, Education, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 197 readers)

Description

The secrets behind China's extraordinary educational system – good, bad, and ugly. Chinese students' consistently stunning performance on the international PISA exams—where they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and science—have positioned China as a world education leader. American educators and pundits have declared this a "Sputnik Moment," saying that we must learn from China's education system in order to maintain our status as an education leader and global superpower. Indeed, many of the reforms taking hold in United States schools, such as a greater emphasis on standardized testing and the increasing importance of core subjects like reading and math, echo the Chinese system. We're following in China's footsteps—but is this the direction we should take? Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? by award-winning writer Yong Zhao offers an entertaining, provocative insider's account of the Chinese school system, revealing the secrets that make it both "the best and worst" in the world. Born and raised in China's Sichuan province and a teacher in China for many years, Zhao has a unique perspective on Chinese culture and education. He explains in vivid detail how China turns out the world's highest-achieving students in reading, math, and science—yet by all accounts Chinese educators, parents, and political leaders hate the system and long to send their kids to western schools. Filled with fascinating stories and
 

Exposing China's educational paradoxes: successes and failures.

If you're intrigued by the contrast between high student achievement and the dissatisfaction among those within the system, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?" dives into this complex narrative. Yong Zhao's inside perspective challenges perceptions and offers a captivating look at what fuels China's educational powerhouse while questioning if the West should really follow suit. It's thought-provoking for anyone invested in the future of education.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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