Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? - Zhao, Yong
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Chinese students consistently stunning performance on the international PISA examswhere they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and sciencehave positioned China as a world education leader. American educators and pundits have declared this a Sputnik Moment, saying that we must learn from Chinas 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,…mehr

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Chinese students consistently stunning performance on the international PISA examswhere they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and sciencehave positioned China as a world education leader. American educators and pundits have declared this a Sputnik Moment, saying that we must learn from Chinas 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. Were following in Chinas footsteps--but is this the direction we should take? Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? by award-winning writer Yong Zhao offers an entertaining, provocative insiders account of the Chinese school system, revealing the secrets that make it both the best and worst in the world. Born and raised in Chinas Sichuan province and a teacher in China for many years, Zhao has a unique perspective on the Chinese system. He explains in vivid detail how China turns out the worlds highest-achieving students in reading, math, and scienceyet 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 compelling data, Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? offers a nuanced and sobering tour of education in China.
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YONG ZHAO holds the first presidential chair at the University of Oregon, where he also serves as associate dean for global education and professor in the Department of Educational Measurement, Policy, and Leadership. Zhao is a popular keynote presenter and has been featured in media ranging from the New York Times and USA Today to NPR and ABC. The winner of numerous awards in research, leadership, and innovation, Zhao is the author of more than 100 articles and 20 books. To learn more, go to www.zhaolearning.com.