So Chinese factories along with Chinese style education?
I strongly disagree. Finland leads the world in education because they provide individualised learning and teach critical thinking. The children start school there at a much later age too. They don't run a 9 hour a day, 11 month military camp for kids.
I agree that 6pm is too late to end the school day. I don't see the issue with 11 month school though. Especially since it doesn't necessarily mean less vacation time overall - that "lost" month can be spread across 2 week windows elsewhere in the year. The point is avoiding the big 2 month gap.
I strongly disagree. Finland leads the world in education because they provide individualised learning and teach critical thinking. The children start school there at a much later age too. They don't run a 9 hour a day, 11 month military camp for kids.
Importance of play: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Finland#Readiness_...
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"Children too busy for playtime": http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/13/content_871182...