Alix Spiegel’s article, “Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackle Learning” tells a story of the contrasts between western and eastern education. (Spiegel, 2012) As I read the article, I thought about my experiences in education growing up in the small country of Jamaica. Similar to the Japanese class Jim Stigler found himself in, I remember Jamaican classes being crowded and underdeveloped.
The function of the education system is above all to produce the necessary
The first evaluated source is a discussion on education
Chapter 3: Short Answer Guided Learning Assignment Directions: Read each question first. Using your textbook (Chapter 3 reading) answer the following questions. Be sure to include specific examples from the textbook to answer your questions. Make sure you answer the question in complete sentences and correct grammar.
"Relationship the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected". Relationship are shown in many different ways. Throughout our life we've read stories that dive into people's life. Stories that relate to a close bonds with one another. The book ‘Mice Men’ By John Steinbeck plummets into the live's of Lennie and George.
The value of education engraved in me by my mother was further expanded by the value of a college education in the United States. I also learned to appreciate the freedom of speech and the capitalistic system of the United States. In Cuba, I was forced to agree with everything I was taught, I was obliged to participate in activities that I did not agree with, and worst of all, I met people with boundless potential that were denied their right to study because if their religious beliefs. In the United States, I was able to develop my perspectives, which not always coincide with my parents ' views and also learned to question every new lesson, my current teachers do not only drained me with information but also encourage me to criticize it and form my perspective through
The essay, The Seven Lesson Schoolteacher, by John Taylor Gatto addresses educational curriculum with a cynical truth that transpires around the United States. His brutal honesty grasps the reader by using common sense and a hint of sarcasm to appeal to humor. The main point of his argument in my perception, states that we must develop children to be critical thinkers and not always agree with authority. By allowing the schooling in a child’s development expecting them to not question an adult’s words does lead to a population that has accepted being dumbed down. Following what has been indicated, a direct quote positions people deprived forever of finding the center of their own special genius (Gatto, part III, pars 3).
Cuba Comparison to US Policies and Practices –Theresa Plante When it comes to a comparison of Cuba and the United States policies and practices of education, it is commendable that Cuba has such a comprehensive education of citizens given the limited amount of resources. One cannot compare Cuban and American educations without first acknowledging the differences in ideological practices. Cuba has a Communist form of government, compared to the American Democracy.
The educator's role is to be an organizer, to stimulate, to investigate and to evaluate the learning
In the coming part of this paper we are going to compare and contrast the education of United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA), two most famous countries in the field of education. Compare and Contrast between UK and USA Education System 1. Stages UK education system consists of five stages or levels that are early years, primary, secondary, Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE). On the other hand USA system is quite different than UK, in USA there are four stages of education: primary school, secondary school, undergraduate (UG) and graduate. 2.
Comparisons of Education in East and West A combination of these teaching methodologies can prove to be effective in the western world as we tend to spend a lot of time explaining and not being able to cover the Syllabus where as in the eastern world that is impossible. Both has its advantages and disadvantages. In the Eastern world the pass rates are higher but in the western world there is more creativity and innovation in terms of communication.
The economic competition forced by the globalization is obviously the main motive for the reshaping the education systems in many countries. Global information and communication technologies, mass media and international NGOs contribute to reforms in education directly or indirectly. International organizations inflict their policy interests, objectives and philosophies to developing countries through conditionality related to lending. The discourses of knowledge economy, life-long learning, international testing and technology are found to be the main concern of education policy in developing nations; these have thus become in effect globalized education policy
Education is perceived as a place where children can develop according to their unique needs
The purpose of education is to create the “catalyst”, - the interest, the imagination, the self-confidence, the enthusiasm for further knowledge that helps a person grow beyond what they believe they can be. Education should help develop skills and knowledge, so students can be productive members of society. The more knowledge you have, the more opportunities you have in life. I think back to my childhood and the teachers that made an impact in my life. I want to be that catalyst for students.
