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Download full textLee, Chong-jae – 1984
The major driving force for educational development in Korea is educational behavior and the educational perspectives that underlie it. Chapter 1 of this book looks at the Korean educational system and identifies the patterns of thought concerning education, the values underlying these patterns, and their defining implications for educational…
Descriptors: Educational Attitudes, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives, Educational Research
Peer reviewedSorensen, Clark W. – Comparative Education Review, 1994
South Korean students scored better than students from 18 other countries on math and science achievement tests. In South Korea, economic social status for oneself and one's family are directly related to educational level. This, plus intense pressure from parents and authoritarian teachers, motivates students to score well on competitive national…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Attainment, Educational Attitudes, Educational History
