Friday, March 28, 2008

Why China and India?

Comparing the educational system in the USA with those of China and India doesn't come at random. Therefore, what is the aim behind choosing China and India, in particular, instead of choosing other countries,like European ones? (Saida, Falina, and Aicha)

Quantity and Quality

We did not see what the different students actually know about life. Why didn't the video compare the students' cultural knowledge? (Malika, Alce and Asti)

Looking 25 years ahead

What will happen to the American world of technology after 25 years as most probably it will be under the threat of China and India? (Alak, Deema, Ismail)

What does it take?

What does it take to stay ahead of the others globally? (Nasrin, Uttom, Feddal)

Gross National Happiness?

Is it correct to assess development of a nation/world based on its economic progress modelled on technological progress without taking into consideration GNH (Gross National Happiness)?

Focusing on science and math?

Is it sustainable to model an educational system only based on science and math?

Extra Curricular Activities

Is there a significant difference in the non-academic/extra curricular activities between US and Asian students, in terms of its traditional forms? (Nagger, Khaled, Sarah)

Bill Gates on Education

This quotation is attributed to Bill Gates:
Twenty years ago would you rather have been a B-student in Poughkeepsie or a genius in Shanghai? And today?

Poughkeepsie is a small town in New York State. After watching 2 Million Minutes how would you answer Bill Gates' question?