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What do Chinese schools teach?
The academic curriculum consists of Chinese, Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Ideology & Political Science, Music, Fine Arts, PE, Technology, Computing, etc. Some schools may also offer vocational subjects.
What is the contribution of Chinese in education?
The educational system in China is a major vehicle for both inculcating values in and teaching needed skills to its people. Traditional Chinese culture attached great importance to education as a means of enhancing a person’s worth and career.
What is the major teaching/learning approach in China?
The Chinese favor a “chalk and talk” approach, whereas countries such as the U.K., U.S., Australia and New Zealand have been moving away from this direct form of teaching to a more collaborative form of learning where students take greater control.
What do you think about the education system in China?
Some things about the Chinese education system can be considered both a pro or a con. For example, the curriculum students follow contains a narrower spectrum of knowledge but it is taught in much more depth than in many other countries. One example is their focus on mathematics.
What is the role of the Ministry of Education in China?
The Ministry of Education which is headquartered in Beijing is the state department responsible for the education system in China. In their mission to “modernize China through education”, they certify teachers, standardize textbooks and curriculum, and enforce national education standards.
Why do Chinese kids focus too much on education?
Chinese people believe that education can push their economic status forward and can fuel social mobility. Chinese kids focus too much on education as they receive a lot of pressure from their parents, teachers and even their peers, while their personal happiness is not considered nearly as important.
How are teachers treated in China?
Teachers are treated with great respect. They are always called by their last name with the ‘Teacher’ prefix: for instance, ‘Teacher Zhan’ or ‘Teacher Xian’ or even just ‘Teacher.’ At one school, students – both mine and others – gave a bow to me when we met.