Tag
education
How to Help Chinese Students
Chinese students often have problems fitting in at U.S. universities. But there are steps to make things easier.
The Clash of Civilizations?
Is the latest wave of Chinese students studying in the United States a ticking time bomb of cultural tension?
The Sad Case of Wu Yongzhi
Was a Shenzhen high school teacher really solely responsible for wrongly promising parents places for their kids?
Little Emperor Syndrome
Are Chinese and American parenting approaches really so different? Both leave much to be desired.
How China Kills Creativity
By taking emotion out of the classroom, Chinese education may also be destroying any chance of creativity.
India's Ageless Caste Shadow
News that some school children won’t eat meals prepared by dalits is a reminder of India’s struggle with caste.
The Sad Truth of China’s Education
Next week, Chinese students take the national college entrance exam. It’s the soul-destroying culmination of years of study. And as good as it gets.
Why Chinese Make Bad Managers
Why China’s success at school test-taking often doesn’t translate into a flair for people management.
Education Bubbles
US universities with an eye on money are keen to get as many students as possible. They’re now looking to China.
Rock Climbing to Success
Does the focus necessary for rock climbing offer some useful insights for improving education in China?
The Decline of American Education
The example of former Washington Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee says much about education in the US.
How Much Does School Matter?
China’s leaders see education as the key to creative success. But can schools really inculcate creativity?