Byong Man Ahn, the former minister of education, science, and technology in South Korea, recently gave a keynote address at the annual meeting of the Association for Education Finance and Policy, in Seattle. Sean Cavanagh reported on his remarks for Education Week.
Here is a portion of that report:
"A former top education official in academically high-flying South Korea has warned against U.S. officials attempting to copy his nation's approach, saying it has grown too test-centered and often detracts from students' love of learning.
South Korea is not the only Asian nation to attempt to reduce its emphasis on testing. Chinese officials have also sought to revamp curriculum and teaching to instill a broader set of skills in students."
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South Korean Official Advises Caution in Following His Country's Model
Here is a portion of that report:
"A former top education official in academically high-flying South Korea has warned against U.S. officials attempting to copy his nation's approach, saying it has grown too test-centered and often detracts from students' love of learning.
South Korea is not the only Asian nation to attempt to reduce its emphasis on testing. Chinese officials have also sought to revamp curriculum and teaching to instill a broader set of skills in students."
Continue Reading the Full Article:
South Korean Official Advises Caution in Following His Country's Model
