& gt& gt For teenagers, peers have the greatest influence.
& gt& gt People can never measure the quality of people, an important part of education.
& gt& gt In order to stand out in modern society, people need to have good thinking and communication skills. Therefore, the world needs a smarter test to measure thinking and communication skills.
A large investment in>& gt education funds will not make children smarter. In fact, all this depends on how teachers, parents and students use these funds. Like many other large organizations-from General Electric Company to Marine Corps-the ultimate success depends on execution, which is also the most difficult part.
& gt& gt In this world full of massive information and subject to the ever-changing economic situation, everyone should have the basic skills to do their job well and take care of their families. If most teenagers do not perform well in this test, what does it mean for a country? Not all children want to be engineers or lawyers, but they all need to learn how to think, don't they?
Chapter 3 Pressure cooker
& gt& gt The Essence of Learning-Learning for Independent Thinking and Exploring New Things
In China, it is common for middle school students to study more than 10 hours a day.
& gt He was shocked by the inefficiency of all this. In Korea, classes are endless!
& gt& gt He was shocked by the inefficiency of all this. In Korea, classes are endless!
This is also the school I have ever seen that regards it as truth.
& gt It seems that Nanshan High School aims to warn students through simple classrooms and cruel grades that their future depends not on their scores in sports competitions, their self-esteem or their activity in social networks, but on how hard they work to master rigorous academic knowledge.
It seems that Nanshan High School aims to warn students through simple classrooms and cruel grades that their future depends not on their scores in sports competitions, their self-esteem or their activity in social networks, but on how hard they try to master rigorous academic knowledge.
& gt& gt competition has become an end in itself, not a driving force to motivate everyone to study hard.
& gt& gt Korea's extremely high PISA scores are mostly the result of students' unremitting efforts, not the credit of school education. It is the efforts of students and their families that have led to such beautiful exam results.
& gt& gt。 In other words, South Korea's high PISA score should be attributed to its motivation, not the curriculum system itself.
& gt& gt South Korea's per capita financial allocation for schools is only half that of the United States. However, Korean families spend much more on their children's education than the United States.
& gt& gt "Little Iron Man" culture is contagious, and it is difficult for ordinary students and parents to get rid of this pressure, so they can only choose to study hard.
& gt& gt But at the same time, students are constantly complaining that the rankings and test scores have crushed their spirit, depriving them not only of their sleep time, but also of their sober consciousness.
The quality of>& gt education system is closely related to the quality of teachers. "
& gt& gt's persistent belief in education and the unremitting efforts of the people have made South Korea rank among the developed countries.
& gt& gt's serious attitude is very important. Koreans know that it is of great significance to master difficult academic theories, especially mathematics, and they never take shortcuts.
& gt& gt The reason why they can achieve excellent results is mainly due to diligence rather than talent. This attitude means that all students are willing to work hard. For a country, this quality is more valuable than gold or oil.
& gt& gt Korean schools have only one goal, which is to let children master complex academic knowledge.
& gt& gt In contrast, American schools have many training objectives, and learning scientific and cultural knowledge is only one of them. But if the training objectives are too diverse, it is easy for children to ignore a crucial fact, that is, mastering the necessary knowledge is the most important thing.
& gt& gt In a society where students are graded according to their grades, standing out from the competition is likely to become the ultimate goal of children.
& gt& gt Minister Li personally thinks that Finland's education model is far superior to that of South Korea. [Illustration] After all, the Finnish government spends much less per capita on school students than South Korea, and only 10% of Finnish children choose to take extra-school tutoring. [Illustration] However, in South Korea, 70% students choose to attend extracurricular classes.
& gt& gt The input-output ratio of Finnish students is higher.
& gt& gt Although there are many ways to become a haunters, choosing an efficient way is more qualified to talk and laugh.
& gt& gt However, he finally realized that the top of the world may be a lonely place. What matters is not who can reach that height, but the price they pay for it.
& gt& gt Why is mathematics so important? On the one hand, there are practical reasons, such as more and more jobs can only be done by people who are proficient in probability, statistics and geometry. On the other hand, the reason is that mathematics is not a simple subject, but also a logical language, which needs rigorous induction and careful thinking.
& gt& gt No matter how complicated the problem is, there is only one correct answer, and the reasoning process must follow the established logical laws. Mathematics is more rigorous and scientific than any other subject. Mastering this logical language can help children cultivate higher-level thinking modes such as reasoning ability, thus helping to explore new development models and predict the unknown world according to existing information. In today's complex world where all kinds of information abound, the value that this skill can show is more and more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
& gt& gt Why are American students not good at this common logical language?
The>& gt data show time and time again that the poor math scores of American students have reached a jaw-dropping level.
& gt& gt As Winston Churchill said, "The so-called success means constantly experiencing failure, but never losing enthusiasm.
& gt& gt American teachers' teaching and lesson plans are based on textbooks that meet the requirements of many states and school districts at the same time. This makes American textbooks long, repetitive, complicated and lacking in depth. In many countries, the average number of pages in eighth-grade math textbooks is 225, while the average number of pages in American eighth-grade math textbooks is 800.
& gt& gt American parents think that math is as optional as painting.
& gt& gt For a long time, the knowledge learned by American children was randomly determined. The problem with this method is that mathematics is a distinct subject, and only by mastering the basic knowledge can we learn a higher level of content. Students with weak foundations like Tom and Kim are like standing on a suspended scaffold. They will feel nervous and even fall down, and the possibility of continuing to climb is slim.
& gt& gt also has teachers who like and dislike schools, but most people seem to have some kind of educational concept in their hearts.
& gt& gt Finns believe that the only way to take education seriously is to select highly educated teachers, select the best part from each generation of young people and train them strictly. In fact, that's exactly what they did. Few countries have tried such a radical reform strategy.
& gt& gt At that time, Finns had designed an effective teaching system, consisting of highly educated and well-trained teachers, and a relatively coherent and high-standard curriculum system.
The higher the threshold for>& gt teachers, the more attractive this profession will be.
& gt& gt In a more efficient education system, higher salaries can undoubtedly help schools attract and retain more well-educated teachers, establish a professional school-running system, and enhance the visibility of schools. In almost all educational countries, the gap between teachers' income and that of other college-educated professionals is smaller than that of the United States.
& gt& gt If you want to take education seriously, you still need to start from scratch. In Finland, for example, only students with the first third of SAT scores can enter the education college, otherwise they will not get government funding and teacher qualification certification.
& gt& gt is like going to primary school in Finland.
& gt& gt Most Korean parents regard themselves as their children's coaches, while American parents are more like cheerleaders.
& gt& gt The higher the family's participation in children's education, the higher the children's ranking, the more gratifying their test scores, the more decent their behavior and the better their attendance records.
& gt& gt When children are young, these parents accompany their children to study every day or almost every day, so when children are 15 years old, their reading ability is generally higher than that of their peers, no matter which country in the world. Reading with children sounds like a cliche. Is the reason why children are excellent that simple? Yes, it's as simple as that.
& gt& gt is easy to understand, but it is worth remembering. So, what does reading really mean for children? Yes, reading is a way to guide children to understand the world-sharing stories about distant places, stories about smoking volcanoes, and stories about little boys going to bed hungry. After reading, ask them questions about the contents of the book and encourage children to think independently. Doing so is not only to let children understand the importance of reading, but also to let children understand the great significance of mastering new knowledge.
& gt& gt If parents read at home just because they like it, children will enjoy reading more easily.
& gt& gt Finally, the fourth type is authoritative parents. The word itself seems to blend "autocracy" and "tolerance". [Illustration] This kind of parents combine the advantages of both: enthusiasm, getting along well and being close to children. Moreover, as children grow up day by day, they will be given freedom to explore the unknown, experience setbacks and try to make their own choices. However, in the whole process of children's growth, authoritative parents will also have clear and definite restrictions and some non-negotiable principles.
& gt& gt Despite the differences between South Korea and Finland, no matter children, parents or teachers, each of them regards education as something more important than sports or self-esteem. This social consensus on the importance of education has exerted various influences imperceptibly.
& gt& gt In the 2 1 century, Finland's educational achievements were the most enlightening and exemplary. Finland has achieved a balance between teaching and education humanization that South Korea has not yet achieved. But for most countries, including the United States, the first question is what measures should be taken to make national education really strong one day in the future.
& gt>& gt2002, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania put forward a view that students' perseverance and motivation should not be measured by their answers in international exams, but by whether they answered the questions contained in the exams completely.
& gt& gt Maybe some children have developed persistent personality traits at school, and they can finish their work well even if things are not so satisfactory, and vice versa.
& gt& gt The change is that the children in Bermuda Triangle are accepting a new educational system, which re-conceives the possible teaching reform. This change in the education system is different from tinkering with the teaching content that can be seen everywhere in other parts of the world, breaking the core of the original teaching system and fundamentally changing the education system and teaching purpose in Poland.
& gt& gt Improving the treatment of teachers means telling everyone that the profession of teachers is no longer a humble coolie industry. At the same time, the expansion of autonomy makes the principal take full responsibility for the appointment and dismissal of teachers. The local government has complete control over the budget, including where and how to open new high school preparatory schools.
& gt& gt In Finland, being diverted is not a shameful thing. The government will give more funds to vocational high schools. In many towns, vocational schools are as famous as academic schools. In fact, the more remote the school is or the more unfavorable the objective conditions are, the more government funds the school can get. This balance of funds is as important as delaying diversion. Once students are included in vocational schools, they can also achieve something. Not all children have to go to college, and mastering useful skills is the foundation for everyone to settle down.
& gt& gt "Wealth means nothing." Vuorinen said, "Knowledge can play a vital role. Children have known this truth since childhood. Everyone is born equal, and we all stand on the same starting line. "
It may be human nature to have stereotypes about things, but some countries systematically highlight this nature, while others are trying to suppress it. I feel more and more that if every child can't be treated equally, then the strictness of the education system is out of the question.
& gt& gt schools should start to choose teachers more carefully and give them more incentives.
& gt& gt The teacher in front of me-a full-time teacher-belongs to 1% of the elite in the world. In America, with Mr. Kim's ambition and talent, he may become a banker or a lawyer; But in Korea, he became a teacher. He was as rich as American bankers and lawyers.
& gt& gt Really good teachers are hard to keep and manage. You need to protect their self-esteem.
& gt& gt students think that teachers in counseling colleges prepare more lessons, teach more attentively and respect students' opinions. In their eyes, the best thing that teachers in counseling colleges do is to treat students equally regardless of their grades.
& gt& gt In Finland, South Korea and Poland, people almost agree that in order to succeed, children should learn to think more deeply.
& gt& gt Children in countries with hamster wheel education mode know how to deal with complex information and have more creative thinking. They understand how valuable the quality of perseverance and perseverance is. In addition, they know the taste of failure, can rise from failure and work harder to do better.
& gt& gt In trampoline countries, children are misled. Many times, they are immersed in the environment created by the so-called educational experts whose ability is not outstanding and forget themselves. They feel that even if they fail, there will be no serious consequences.
& gt& gt Learning has become a universal currency that can buy freedom. Although it is not the most important thing in life, it has become more important than ever.
& gt& gt Only by mastering rigorous and more difficult thinking methods can it take root and grow sturdily in modern society. The only way to do this is to create a strict knowledge culture in school so that children can perceive what is true and what is accurate.