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China Visit

China Visit. What you need to know about China. China is communist in name only The Chinese like America very much and not just for our money China has many environmental issues China is headed for a food crisis in the coming decades

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China Visit

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  1. China Visit

  2. What you need to know about China • China is communist in name only • The Chinese like America very much and not just for our money • China has many environmental issues • China is headed for a food crisis in the coming decades • It is an enormously powerful country with huge economic and military might, but an uncertain political structure • There are HUGE discrepancies between eastern and western China and rural and urban life

  3. The 21st Century will be a Global Century "We have a responsibility to our children to prepare them for the demands of the 21st Century. Outdated structures and approaches in our high schools must be replaced with engaging, content-rich experiences that will enable our students to achieve at higher levels and to compete successfully in the world economy." Mark K. McQuillan Commissioner of Education

  4. The old “basics” of reading, writing, and mathematics are still essential, but they are no longer sufficient. … Living and competing successfully in a global society and economy will require an understanding of our interconnectedness, collaboration and leadership skills, habits of personal and social responsibility, and adaptability to change. • (CSDE Brochure: Connecticut Secondary School Redesign)

  5. Beijing

  6. Jinan

  7. What you need to know about education in China • Long history – over 2500 years • Universal and a meritocracy • Characterized by examinations • Dichotomous – high achieving students, but lacking the skills to be successful in international companies • Very artistic students • Creativity of thought not as emphasized as in America • Large classes with subject-specific teachers

  8. Qufu

  9. Introduction to Dongying

  10. The Kids of Chen Yang School • School of 1800 students, Gr. 1-8 • English instruction begins in Gr. 1 • Live in a city of about 800,000 • Class size 45-50 students • Similar amount of time in class but a very different schedule

  11. Chen Yang classrooms

  12. Second grade math work

  13. Recess and Exercise

  14. Math Lesson

  15. Art Work

  16. Reading Nooks

  17. Our visit to Experiment Kindergarten

  18. Experiment Kindergarten

  19. Visit to the Friendship (You Ai) School

  20. Communication Possibilities • Skype with the teachers of English • Sharing of student work • Exchanging art work and student performances • Continue pen pal relationships • Develop e-mail pals • Continued visits among the partnership schools

  21. Mutual Benefits Shandong Region 17 Expand the world-view of our students and staff Learn about our interconnectedness Begin to understand and be inspired by another culture Reflect upon the effects of exam-based system on public education • Improve instructional practices • Reflect upon effects of current system on creativity and independent thinking • Develop opportunities to practice English

  22. “Our students graduating from high school are more likely than ever to have an international aspect to their career.” George Coleman, CT Deputy Commissioner of Education and supporter of the CT-Shandong Partnership

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