01631nam a2200277Ia 4500 TVU_31314 210423s9999 xx 000 0 und d 1118487133 9781118487136 eng 370.951 Z63 Zhao, Yong Who's afraid of the big bad dragon? why China has the best (and worst) education system in the world Yong Zhao San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand 2014 xiv, 254 p. 24 cm Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-223) and index Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? by award-winning writer Yong Zhao offers an entertaining, provocative insider's account of the Chinese school system, revealing the secrets that make it both "the best and worst" in the world. Born and raised in China's Sichuan province and a teacher in China for many years, Zhao has a unique perspective on Chinese culture and education. He explains in vivid detail how China turns out the world's highest-achieving students in reading, math, and science—yet 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, Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? offers a nuanced and sobering tour of education in China Education and state; Educational anthropology; Educational sociology; Academic achievement Yong Zhao Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh