Adult education in China is largely geared to political and economic ends. In accordance with tradition, content is delivered by experts and specialists with a high degree of formal structure and little student participation. A national teacher training system is needed. (SK)

Describes the cultural origins of East Asian educational values and practices, contrasting characteristics of East Asian and Western education; arguing that differences in cultural values carry over into educational values, policies, and practices; and cautioning that with the current global diffusion of educational policies, it is important to…