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Publication Date: 2000
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Learning and Teaching: A Cross-Cultural Perspective.
Watkins, David
School Leadership & Management, v20 n2 p161-73 May 2000
Indepth research on Chinese students questions Western notions regarding motivation and memorization. Chinese educators believe creativity and understanding require much effort, repetition, and attention. Time on task and behavioral problems may be less relevant. Reform efforts using transplanted ideas must consider both societies' contexts. (Contains 41 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Comparative Education, Context Effect, Creativity, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Educational Change, Educational Psychology, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Strategies, Memorization, Non Western Civilization, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods, Time on Task, Western Civilization
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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