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Presentations
Introductory Remarks
- Piedad Robertson, President, Education Commission of the States [Remarks available soon]
- Chen Xiaoya,
Vice Minister, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
[Remarks
and PowerPoint]
- Susan Sclafani, Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education [PowerPoint available soon]
Discussion questions: What are the key concepts and what level of math and science do secondary school graduates need today? How well is the United States or China doing in teaching this to some students/all students? What are the key barriers to reaching these goals and what are some of the most promising innovations that might overcome these?
Science Standards, Curriculum and Assessments
- Gao Song,
Professor of Chemistry, Beijing University [PowerPoint]
- Liao Boqin, Professor of Physics , Southwest Normal University [PowerPoint available soon]
- Liu Enshan
, Dean for Biology, Beijing Normal University [PowerPoint]
- Alan Ginsburg,
Office of the Under Secretary, Planning and Evaluation Service, U.S.
Department of Education [PowerPoint
and Charts]
Discussion question: What are the strengths and weaknesses in current science standards, curriculum design, and assessments in China and the United States?
Math Standards, Curriculum and Assessments
- Andrew Porter,
Rodes Hart Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy and Director,
Learning Sciences Institute, Vanderbilt University, Department of
Leadership, Policy and Organizations [PowerPoint]
- Wang Jianpan, President, East China Normal University [PowerPoint available soon]
Discussion question : What are the strengths and weaknesses in current math standards, curriculum design and assessments in China and the United States?
Uses of Technology
- Chen Li,
Deputy Dean of School of Educational Technology and Director of Research
Center of Distance Education, Beijing Normal University [PowerPoint]
- Mi Qi, Physics
Teacher, High School Affiliated with Chinese People’s University
[PowerPoint]
- Yong Zhao,
Professor and Director for the Center of Teaching and Technology,
Michigan State University [PowerPoint]
- Wei Liqing,
Director, Special Projects, Department of International Cooperation
and Exchanges , Ministry of Education [PowerPoint]
Discussion question: What are the most promising ways in which media and information technologies can address the problems in curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning environments outlined in the previous sessions?
Teaching and Learning
- Wang Dinghua,
Director, Department of Basic Education , Ministry of Education [PowerPoint]
- Carl Wieman,
Chair of the Board on Science Education, The National Academies and
Distinguished Professor of Physics, University of Colorado at Boulder
[PowerPoint]
- Shen Yushun, Director , National Training Center for Secondary School Principals, Ministry of Education [PowerPoint available soon]
Discussion questions: What forms of instruction lead to a firm grasp of central math and science concepts and ability to apply them in new situations? What are the best practices in teacher preparation and professional development that produce this level of understanding? What key improvements are needed in learning environments?
Future Areas of Collaboration
Discussion questions: What are the most promising areas and possible mechanisms for collaboration and joint projects between China and the US with respect to research on math and science education, teacher professional development and exchange, uses of technology, and sharing of best practices?
ECS Special Report Out session: Asian and American Perspectives on Improving Math and Science Education
- Susan Sclafani
, Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S.
Department of Education [PowerPoint]
- Yang Jin,
Deputy Director General for Basic Education, Ministry of Education
of the People’s Republic of China [PowerPoint]
- Yong Zhao,
Professor and Director for the Center of Teaching and Technology,
Michigan State University [PowerPoint]
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