Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India

Contexts of learning

By Emma Pearson, Kai-ming Cheng, Margaret Taplin, Nirmala Rao | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

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This book compares primary education in urban and rural China and India. It focuses on how the sociocultural context including educational policy, educators and parents’ beliefs, and the conditions under which teaching and learning occur shape classroom pedagogy and determine children’s attainment.

This in-depth, authentic, comparative analysis of the two largest educational systems in the world is a must-read for scholars interested in the teaching and learning in these two rapidly developing Asian cultures. A common set of questions has been addressed in diverse contexts. The empirical work on which this book is based is most impressive – videotaping of mathematics and language lessons, interviews with parents and educators questionnaires with parents, teachers and children and tests of children’s mathematics attainment – and this done in 3 locations in China, 3 in India and 12 schools in total.

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This book compares primary education in urban and rural China and India. It focuses on how the sociocultural context including educational policy, educators and parents’ beliefs, and the conditions under which teaching and learning occur shape classroom pedagogy and determine children’s attainment.

This in-depth, authentic, comparative analysis of the two largest educational systems in the world is a must-read for scholars interested in the teaching and learning in these two rapidly developing Asian cultures. A common set of questions has been addressed in diverse contexts. The empirical work on which this book is based is most impressive – videotaping of mathematics and language lessons, interviews with parents and educators questionnaires with parents, teachers and children and tests of children’s mathematics attainment – and this done in 3 locations in China, 3 in India and 12 schools in total.

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What is Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India about?

This book compares primary education in urban and rural China and India. It focuses on how the sociocultural context including educational policy, educators and parents’ beliefs, and the conditions under which teaching and learning occur shape classroom pedagogy and determine children’s attainment.

This in-depth, authentic, comparative analysis of the two largest educational systems in the world is a must-read for scholars interested in the teaching and learning in these two rapidly developing Asian cultures. A common set of questions has been addressed in diverse contexts. The empirical work on which this book is based is most impressive – videotaping of mathematics and language lessons, interviews with parents and educators questionnaires with parents, teachers and children and tests of children’s mathematics attainment – and this done in 3 locations in China, 3 in India and 12 schools in total.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools

Where can I read a sample of Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India?

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Is Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India?

Emma Pearson, Kai-ming Cheng, Margaret Taplin, Nirmala Rao

Who is the Publisher of the book Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Teaching in Primary Schools in China and India is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135073480) and pdf(ISBN 9781135073497)