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Chinese Education, 1975
This article examines the use of audiovisual materials in intermediate grades for more effective teaching and learning. (JR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Comparative Education, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textSanders, Barbara Jean; Parkay, Forrest W.; Shen, Jiliang; Xin, Tao – 1998
The superiority of Asian students in cross-cultural comparisons of mathematical achievement has been well documented. U.S.-Chinese comparative studies have investigated a variety of factors related to student achievement in mathematics including societal and cultural influences, and student and school characteristics. This study investigates the…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Grade 4
Peer reviewedZhaoshi, Yun – Chinese Education and Society, 1994
Argues for a comprehensive overhaul of the Chinese school system. Specifically criticizes teacher-dominated instruction, emphasis on skills training over creative thinking, outdated and irrelevant materials. Concludes that a lack of consistency and planning in the curriculum will result in a generation inadequately prepared for the future. (MJP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Ethical Instruction, Evaluation, Foreign Countries
Turner, Thomas – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1992
Offers ideas for teaching children about China. Includes suggestions dealing with geography, philosophy, history, and diet. Recommends means of bringing the topics to life through games, class discussion, role playing, and other activities. (SG)
Descriptors: Confucianism, Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction
Peer reviewedFu, Dan-Ling – Language Arts, 1991
Describes an American fourth grade classroom from the perspective of a doctoral student from the People's Republic of China. Notes greater equality among student, teacher, and textbook in the American classroom than in the hierarchical Chinese educational system. Observes that, in their writing efforts, the American students display both…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Organization, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research
Peer reviewedShen, Wenju; Emrick, Susan – Southern Social Studies Journal, 1994
Asserts that multicultural education is an integral part of the school curriculum. Describes a three-week interdisciplinary unit on China combining social studies, language arts, mathematics, the arts, and computer skills. Includes a list of children's literature, a sample lesson, and a map of China. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education
Wigglesworth, Pierre Giles – 1992
A unit in a Glendale, California sixth grade social studies curriculum is presented as a model for addressing two problems in the instruction of the growing population of limited English-proficient (LEP) students: (1) inadequate teacher training; and (2) shortage of appropriate, effective instructional materials. For the curriculum segment on…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancient History, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques
