Friday, April 24, 2009

Chinese vs. Western Education


Chinese Education                         vs.                  Western Education

- Accepts teaching at face value.                        - Always questioning. Truth 
Truth lies in Confucius’ teachings                     lies in self-discovery and 
and 5000 years of written tradition.                 individual thought.

- The teacher is never to be challenged.           - The teacher is to be 
He is the epitome of correctness.                     challenged often. He is merely 
                                                                                  a guide.

- Questions are irrelevant. Things are              - Questions are encouraged.
the way they are because the teacher                Logic and reason provide a 
says so.                                                                     basis for learning.

- Strives for similitude.                                       - Strives for creativity.