What Asian schools can teach the rest of us
The latest Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) focused on science, a discipline that plays an increasing role in our economic and social lives.
From taking a painkiller to determining what is a "balanced" meal, from drinking pasteurized milk to deciding whether or not to buy a hybrid car, science is pervasive.
And science is not just test tubes and the periodic table; it is the basis of nearly every tool we use -- from a simple can opener to the most advanced space explorer.
In 2012, Shanghai came out as the top performer among all 65 education systems that were compared in mathematics, reading and science.… Seguir leyendo »