Bøker av Yong Zhao

Presents convincing evidence-based arguments about the necessity and possibility for breaking the traditional boundaries that limit learning.

Strekk deg mot stjernene er en bok som utfordrer det etablerte tankesettet når det gjelder hva opplæring i skolen skal resultere i. Hva skal utdanning være og føre fram til i et samfunn som blir mer og mer digitalisert og globalisert? Yong Zhao utvider og utfordrer forståelsen av hva tilpasning av opplæringen kan innebære. Det er ikke bare læringsprosessene som skal tilpasses elevenes sterke sider, men utdanningssystemet må tillate at opplæringen munner ut i ulike kompetanser, mål og resultater for ulike elever. Det er den enkelte elevs unike kompetanse vi vil trenge i fremtidens samfunn. Boken diskuterer hva som skal til for å lykkes med et utdanningssystem der alle elever kan nå potensialet sitt, og hva dette vil kreve av de ulike aktørene i skolen.Hva slags kompetanse trenger vi i framtidens samfunn?Hva er elevenes interesser og talenter?Kan det være mulig med et utdanningssystem som leder fram til individuelt tilpassete kompetanser for elevene?Boken utfordrer både elever, foreldre, lærere, skoleledere, skoleeiere og politikere.

Explores the how and why of self-determined learning - which emphasizes autonomy and choice, turning over ownership for learning to students by supporting them in engaging in activities that are of personal value to them, thus enabling them to act volitionally.

At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society--or are they actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing high-stakes testing and standardization? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim?These and other questions are at the heart of author Yong Zhao's thoughtful and informative book. Born and raised in China and now a distinguished professor at Michigan State University, Zhao bases many of his observations on firsthand experience as a student in China and as a parent of children attending school in the United States. His unique perspective leads him to conclude that American education is at a crossroads and we need to change course to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. To make his case, Zhao explains* What's right with American education; * Why much of the criticism of schools in the United States has been misleading and misinformed;* Why China and other nations in Asia are actually reforming their systems to be more like their American counterparts;* How globalization and the death of distance are affecting jobs and everyday life; and* How the virtual world is transforming the economic and social landscape in ways far more profound than many people realize. Educators, policymakers, parents, and others interested in preparing students to be productive global citizens will gain a clear understanding of what kinds of knowledge and skills constitute digital competence and global competence, and what schools can--and must--do to meet the challenges and opportunities brought about by globalization and technology.

This book highlights key actions school leaders can undertake right away to inform and improve their practice.

Based on the lessons of World Class Learners this new series will show educators at all levels what it takes to help students be more insightful, creative, communicative, technically skilled, and decisive.

Contains five case studies of successful schools in China and examines the reasons for their success. This title also examines how these schools achieved transformation and success by developing and building strength in four kinds of capital: intellectual, social, financial and spiritual - and aligning them to their mission through governance.

The secrets behind China's extraordinary educational system good, bad, and ugly Chinese students' consistently stunning performance on the international PISA exams where they outscore students of all other nations in math, reading, and science have positioned China as a world education leader.

Contains five case studies of successful schools in the US and examines the reasons for their success. This title examines how these schools achieved transformation and success by developing and building strength in four kinds of capital: intellectual, social, financial and spiritual - and aligning them to their mission through governance.