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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Chinese tell us why American education system is better
This note came to me via another list serve. Thought it a worthy read. --billee http://www.watchingamerica.com/orientalmorningnews000001.shtml Why Americans Educate Their Children Better Than We Do Are China's educational methods inferior to those practiced in the United States? According to this amazingly critical op-ed article that appeared in China's State-controlled Oriental Morning Post, China's educational system, which relies on by-rote memorization and the coddling of children, needs a complete overhaul, and the authorities should seriously consider a Chinese version of the Girls Scout. By Mr. Yong Xue, Under Special Arrangement with the Oriental Morning Post March 24, 2006
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