Tag: Education
Approaching the Christian Tradition in Chinese Academic Settings
A reflection on the paradox of teaching in an officially atheistic state and yet having the opportunity to teach Christian and religious material.
Did You Do Your Homework?
In the midst of all the required teacher feedback and correction, there are thought-provoking surprises; those reminders that there’s always so much more going on than pronunciation or grammar.
Going to School in China
The Stories of 3 Asian TCKs
When parents move to China with their children, education is always a big concern. Three Asian TCKs tell their stories.
Cross-Cultural Education in China—and in Chinese Families
Chinese parents often assume that their children attending international schools have the same attitudes, values, and language skills as those attending Chinese schools, but the instruction on how to think—and behave in society—follows different cultural norms.
The Impact of School Culture
What is considered normal and acceptable in education varies from culture to culture. Understanding cultural values is crucial for students to succeed.
How’s My English?
Anyone who has spent time teaching English in China will no doubt be familiar with English Corners. Love 'em or hate 'em, they are a staple of life for teachers of English.
Getting Out of the Bubble
Shortly after we moved back to the States after living in Asia for many years, a Chinese researcher from a major university in China approached us asking if he could spend his last month in the US living with us. It wasn’t that his lease had expired or his stipend was running low. Rather, he realized that although he had lived in the American Midwest for a year doing research at a well-respected American university—he had experienced very little of American life and had very few non-Chinese friends.
Chinese University Students in the US
The good folks at the Center on Religion and Chinese Society at Purdue University recently published the results of a survey they conducted among Chinese university students. If you are working with Chinese students in the United States, it is a must-read.
Language and Culture Learning—in Kindergarten
Education is a major issue for cross-cultural workers who serve overseas with their families. Most families choose to put their kids in an international school, a local school, or to homeschool full-time at home. All of these have their pros and cons.