Everyone wants a world-class education, an excellent education that prepares future generations for success and prosperity. As result, educational systems all over the world have engaged in massive reforms, from redesigning curriculum to enhancing teacher preparation, from improving accountability systems to importing policies and practices from abroad. But are these reforms likely to result in a world-class education we all desire or perhaps prevent us from achieving the goal. In the presentation, Professor Yong Zhao invites the participants to explore two education paradigms--employee-oriented vs. entrepreneur-oriented—and reflect on education reforms needed for providing all children a future-oriented education experience.
