Direct linkERIC Number: EJ997968
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Sep
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
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Flunking Innovation and Creativity
Zhao, Yong
Phi Delta Kappan, v94 n1 p56-61 Sep 2012
Why didn't China celebrate its stunning PISA performance? Why does Singapore blame its education for its inability to cultivate creative and entrepreneurial talents? Why don't the world's top scorers in international tests have the same level of entrepreneurial activities and capabilities? This essay uncovers the inconsistency between academic performance and entrepreneurial capabilities across different nations. It raises questions about the indicators of quality and purpose of education in the age of globalization.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Innovation, Creativity, Failure, Academic Achievement, Criticism, Educational Practices, Educational Change, Entrepreneurship, Ability, Role of Education, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Development, Labor Force, Social Environment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China; Singapore
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Program for International Student Assessment
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