PASSAGE 28：Differences Between Chinese & American Education
What are the / main differences / between the / Chinese and American /approach to education?
The / Chinese and American / education systems / have / different aims.
Many parents and educators / view / Chinese education / as important for foundation, / and / American education / as being helpful for / the cultivation of students’ creativity.
Chinese education / focuses on / the accumulation of knowledge, / on how students / manage and use / the knowledge they learned in school, / and on understandings / of knowledge systems and structures.
Americans / are interested in / how students use their knowledge / in society. / The American system / lets students / criticize ideas, / and challenge / as well as create concepts.
The ways / that American and Chinese students / receive knowledge / are also different. / When they are doing homework, / Chinese students just / take notes / and memorize / the facts in textbooks.
American teachers / also assess students’ creativity, leadership, / and cooperation skills. / Emphasizing these skills / encourages American students / to take part in / extracurricular activities. / They believe that / education is a part of life, / not just part of school.
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approach to education
教育方法/理念
Each teacher has their unique approach to education, shaping minds in their own way.
每位教师都有自己独特的教育方法，以自己的方式塑造学生的心智。
different aims
不同的目标
Educational systems worldwide have different aims, reflecting the diverse needs and aspirations of societies.
世界各地的教育体系有不同的目标，反映了社会多样化的需求和期望。
focus on
专注于，集中于
In today's classroom, we focus on critical thinking rather than just memorizing facts.
在今天的课堂上，我们专注于批判性思维，而不仅仅是记忆事实。
accumulate knowledge
积累知识
By reading widely and deeply, we accumulate knowledge that enriches our minds.
通过广泛而深入的阅读，我们积累了丰富心灵的知识。
cultivation of creativity
创造力的培养
Art classes are crucial for the cultivation of creativity, encouraging students to express themselves in new ways.
艺术课程对于创造力的培养至关重要，鼓励学生以新的方式表达自己。
criticize ideas
批评观点
In seminars, students are encouraged to criticize ideas openly and constructively.
在研讨会上，学生被鼓励公开且建设性地批评观点。
challenge and create concepts
挑战并创造概念
In science class, students learn to challenge existing concepts and create new theories based on evidence.
在科学课上，学生学习挑战现有概念，并根据证据创造新理论。
assess creativity, leadership, and cooperation skills
评估创造力、领导力和合作能力
Through team projects, educators assess students' creativity, leadership, and ability to work together.
通过团队项目，教育工作者评估学生的创造力、领导力和团队合作能力。
take part in extracurricular activities
参加课外活动
Taking part in extracurricular activities like debate club helps students develop communication skills.
参加像辩论俱乐部这样的课外活动有助于学生发展沟通技巧。
be a part of life
是生活的一部分
Education isn't just about textbooks; it's a part of life, teaching us how to navigate the world.
教育不仅仅关乎课本；它是生活的一部分，教会我们如何在世界中航行。
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