Yong Zhao - Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon

Yong Zhao, a professor at the University of Oregon, discusses his book 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon,' which critiques China's education system. While China's system excels in producing high test scores, it lacks in fostering creativity and innovation. Western countries admire China's results, but Zhao warns against adopting its homogenizing approach. He advocates for education systems that celebrate diversity and creativity, preparing students for a future that values unique talents and entrepreneurial mindsets.

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