>It is, however, abundantly clear to me that Chinese parents, culture and values are the real reasons that Shanghai Province tops the oft-cited Pisa tables rather than superior teaching practice.
Yes, there's a reason that the High Expectations Asian Father is a meme[1]. Even at home outside of school, the strict attitude of always being mindful of schooling was also made famous by the Tiger Mom author.[2]
When kids have 2 parents apply pressure like that, an inept high school football coach with a degree in General Studies could teach physics to Asian students and it wouldn't matter.
Yes, there's a reason that the High Expectations Asian Father is a meme[1]. Even at home outside of school, the strict attitude of always being mindful of schooling was also made famous by the Tiger Mom author.[2]
When kids have 2 parents apply pressure like that, an inept high school football coach with a degree in General Studies could teach physics to Asian students and it wouldn't matter.
[1]http://highexpectationsasianfather.tumblr.com/
[2]http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Hymn-Tiger-Mother-Chua/dp/01431...