The Social Context of Learning
The Social Context of Learning
This chapter places the Chinese classroom within a social context. Using Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory of human development as the theoretical framework, the chapter describes some of the important social and cultural influences on the academic achievement of Chinese children.
Keywords: Chinese classroom, Bronfenbrenner's bioecological systems theory, social context, student achievement, family expectations, gender, exceptionality, peers, teachers, socio-economic status, educational reforms
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