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.
Nirmala Rao is a Professor, Faculty of Education, the University of Hong Kong.
Emma Pearson is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
Kai-ming Cheng is a Professor and Chair of Education, the University of Hong Kong.
Margaret Taplin is an Independent Educational Consultant based in Australia and Hong Kong.