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Book SynopsisThis book seeks to better understand the intricate elements of Chinese education compared to American education thus helping educators and policy makers to craft win-win decisions in the education encounter of the dragon and the eagle. Many educators are pulling their hair trying to understand how to work well with new Chinese immigrant students and their parents. To get the job done, one has to go beyond the superficial language translation to understanding the culture that shapes the base foundations of learning and thinking.
Trade ReviewDr. Ovid Wong brilliantly integrates cultural values with school and societal scenarios to explain how the seven key concepts in Chinese education lay the intellectual foundations to achieve the eighth – success in life. This book serves as a generous academic contribution to the U.S. school systems by Professor Wong, who once again delivers yet another valuable lesson to his readers! -- Robert Anzelde, Faculty, Olivet Nazarene University, National Louis University
With profound knowledge of Chinese culture, and extensive field experience as a teacher and administrator in the United States and China, Dr. Wong succeeds in Distilling Chinese Education in 8 Conceptual Words, with their enthralling interrelationships well-expounded. This book did an amazing job to demystify the idiosyncrasies of students, their parents, with reference to the cultural values and national characteristics of the Chinese people. Proverbial Chinese idioms and distinctive real life examples are carefully selected to support the thesis. If you are baffled by the prevalence of the "Tiger Mom" in Chinese families today, or by the unassuming success of Chinese college students, this book is your one-stop shop for answers. -- Anthony D. M. Wong, M.S.W., M.L.S., social work educator and librarian, Toronto, Canada
Dr. Ovid Wong once again writes very well about reaching students before teaching students. In this case, understanding Chinese education culture, developed over the last century as well as 5000 years before the evolution of the learning DNA so to speak. Ovid is truly the “Educator Whisperer”. He entertains your senses with straightforward analysis, attention-grabbing history and noteworthy anecdotes all mixed in for hard-to-put-down reading. The book is a must read for educators teaching in China, or teaching Chinese international students in the West. -- Brian Blazina, President and CEO, ENRAM (Energy Resource Americas). Visiting faculty, University Graduate Business Schools in the West and Asia
The book critically analyzes the meritocratic value system that affects not only the past but also the present day education in China. The “8 Conceptual Words” reveals openly how the value system not commonly known to the western world has worked in harmony to drive modern day students and parents in pursuit of knowledge excellence for lifelong success. This book is illuminating, thought-provoking, and an enjoyable read. -- Chak Lau, Ph.D. Management Consultant
Table of ContentsDedication List of Figures Foreword by James Ip Acknowledgement Introduction Chapter 1: SUCCESS Chapter 2: MERITOCRACY Chapter 3:PARENTS Chapter 4: SCHOOLING Chapter 5:CRAM SCHOOLS Chapter 6: EXAMINATIONS Chapter 7: FACE Chapter 8: RELATIONSHIPS Afterword Appendix I References About the Author
