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Differences Between Chinese and American Education System Introduction Goal of this presentation = present aspects of American educational system that are very different than China. Talk about both strengths and weaknesses. Hopefully 二中 can duplicate American successes, and avoid American failures. 邓小平： 管它黑貓白貓，會抓老鼠的就是好貓 Difference # 1 American students have more choices In America, high school students make personal decisions about what courses to take. About 50% of classes are mandatory. Everyone has to take basic math, science, English, etc. Students choose the other 50% of their classes based on what theyre interested in. A student who is very good at math could take many advanced math classes, and only basic English and history I took many history and language courses in high school, but not many math classes. étude fran?ais langue изучать русский язык ?????? ?????? ????? ????? ????? ?????? Steve Jobs (pictured to the right, age 17) took many computer classes, but few English ones. Advantages of Student Choice Students develop specialties. Take more classes in a subject → become an expert in it. Can choose a major in college and find a job more easily with a specialized skill. Advantages of Student Choice Students learn decision-making. They control their futures. Practice for the “real world”: make good decisions → success make bad decisions → failure Advantages of Student Choice Very talented students arent held back by less talented peers. Gifted students can take college-level courses at their high school. Disadvantages of Student Choice Unbalanced education. Can become expert in some subjects but deficient in others. Disadvantages of Student Choice Social inequality: huge political issue in America Students from rich families do better in school and take advanced classes. Students from poor families often struggle, only take basic classes, receive bad education. Difference #2 Focus on creativity and innovation Critical Thinking US edu