Chinese Education Epidemiology

Author: Su Zhouzi
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The Chinese Education Epidemic presents several "ailments" prevalent in the education field to its readers, such as the "genius complex" and the "aspiration for success complex." The content covers a range of sensitive and familiar issues for parents and schools, including competitive math (Olympiad-style math), classic literature reading, quality-oriented education, and early romantic relationships. The author, Su Zhouzi, was once an experienced educator and is now an education journalist, possessing deep insights and reflections on China's education system. The Chinese Education Epidemic compares educational phenomena across China and the world, ancient and modern, macroscopically and in-depth, highlighting many misconceptions in current education and the harm they cause to children's physical and mental well-being. The book uses numerous examples and classic educational theories to awaken people to the question: Will our boundless love for our children drown them? While we rush to shuttle them between various tutoring classes, enhancement programs, and interest classes, perhaps we should take a moment to reflect—can our frenzied love for our children bear the weight? This is precisely the thought The Chinese Education Epidemic seeks to convey.