Different regions, diverse classrooms? A study of primary classrooms in China

Different regions, diverse classrooms? A study of primary classrooms in China

• McNaught, Carmel Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Lok, Beatrice Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Yin, Hongbiao Dept. of Curriculum and Instruction, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Lee, John Chi Kin Vice-President (Academic) Office, Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Song, Huan Beijing Normal University, China

Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 34(3), 319-336, 2014

Routledge

2014

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QC Primary Education
• F Learning & Teaching
  • FG Classroom Management & Control
• F Learning & Teaching
  • FH Classroom Communication

Primary Classrooms China Classroom Experience Interactivity Regional Differences

• Chongqing
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai

• 1997.7 onwards

• Primary Education

Classroom experience is shaped by a number of factors. In this paper, we report a classroom observation study in China, illustrating regional variation in students' classroom learning experiences. Through comparing and contrasting observed classroom practices in three different regions in China (Chongqing, Hong Kong and Shanghai), the paper provides an analysis of the variation in classroom learning experiences of primary school students in China. Our empirical classroom observation data illustrates some key differences in the pedagogy, the use of classroom activities, and the implementation of the curriculum between individual schools. More substantial differences in classroom practices are found when comparing schools from different regions than those within a given city, leading us to conclude that regional impacts on student experience appear to be more important than within-city factors such as the location of a school or its level of facilities.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 02188791

• 10.1080/02188791.2013.860005

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2014-10-22