Bullying; physical safety; truancy; inattentive students...we hear these discussed about public schools routinely. Increasing efforts to quell those behaviors include S.E.L. (Social Emotional Learning) and PBIS and other "training" to keep students focused, in school and more engaged. Gamification to make learning like playing games. So China has been trying various techniques to deal with some of the same issues. What are they doing and will US schools move to adopt any of these "tools"? You be the judge. In the remainder of this article we'll share some of the efforts being made in China so you are aware....beware... Chinese schools make pupils wear micro-chipped uniforms to thwart … [Read more...]
Is collectivism in education in China better than what we have now?
There are those who say that the United States should make more of an effort to emulate China's approach to education. They cite their belief that the structure, rigor and focus produces better results. The link in this blog post takes you to the Facebook page of a woman who was born in China and grew up under their system. This woman shares her experiences as a young child in China under Mao. She suggests that those who believe that a collectivism approach (like China) is the way to go should think twice. After reading her post what do you think? https://www.facebook.com/693477984029441/photos/a.693905133986726.1073741826.693477984029441/935245776519326/?type=1&fref=nf … [Read more...]