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Catching up or Leading the Way : American Education in the Age of Globalization by Yong Zhao (2009, Trade Paperback)

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At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society--or are they actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing high-stakes testing and standardization? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim? These and other questions are at the heart of author Yong Zhao's thoughtful and informative book. Born and raised in China and now a distinguished professor at Michigan State University, Zhao bases many of his observations on firsthand experience as a student in China and as a parent of children attending school in the United States. His unique perspective leads him to conclude that "American education is at a crossroads" and "we need to change course" to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. To make his case, Zhao explains * What's right with American education; * Why much of the criticism of schools in the United States has been misleading and misinformed; * Why China and other nations in Asia are actually reforming their systems to be more like their American counterparts; * How globalization and the "death of distance" are affecting jobs and everyday life; and * How the virtual world is transforming the economic and social landscape in ways far more profound than many people realize. Educators, policymakers, parents, and others interested in preparing students to be productive global citizens will gain a clear understanding of what kinds of knowledge and skills constitute "digital competence" and "global competence," and what schools can--and must--do to meet the challenges and opportunities brought about by globalization and technology.

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Publisher
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
ISBN-10
1416608737
ISBN-13
9781416608738
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78642951

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Author
Yong Zhao
Publication Name
Catching Up or Leading the Way : American Education in the Age of Globalization
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009, 20090000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
229 Pages

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Item Length
9in
Item Width
6in

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Lc66.Z47 2009
Copyright Date
2009
Topic
Leadership, Professional Development, Globalization, General, Evaluation & Assessment
Lccn
2009-020290
Dewey Decimal
370.973
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
22
Genre
Education, Political Science

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In a battle of education who would win... China or the U.S?
I used this book for an education class in my Masters in Teaching program. The book makes you think about what good things the American education has to offer that we are trying to move away from.

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