Carries readers into Chinese and American elementary and high school classrooms, and highlights the big differences between schooling in China and the United States. Nancy Pine reveals how these two countries need to extract themselves from outmoded practice and learn from each other's strengths.

Autorentext
Nancy Pine is Director of Bridging Cultures: US/China Program at Mount St. Mary's College, USA. She is an internationally known educator with 20 years of research and consulting experience in China. Her focus has been on how children and young adults learn in the United States and in China. She has taught in both China and the United States and has won numerous awards, including a City of Los Angeles award for her cross-cultural efforts.

Inhalt
Hard Work or Natural Ability? The Teacher's Role The Confucian Thread Depth of Understanding - Mathematics Pressure and Exams The Influence of Language Classroom Environment and Discipline Digging Deep Performance and Improvisation Aiming Toward College Imaginative Engagement Ready for the Future?