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教育事工的伙伴

中國的教育制度備受批評,無論在國內或國外,倡議改革者大不乏人。在厭倦一個專注背誦和强記的教育制度之餘,家長們日益渴求一個包括品格培育和課外活動的全人教育制度。填鴨式教育只為學生的「高考」(大學入學試) 作好準備,並不傳授批判性思考能力予莘莘學子。

赴美留學的挑战、荣耀与展望

作者闡述自身在美國入讀中學的經歷和體驗。他分享所面對的挑戰和困惑,和他的父母親為他所作出的擺上。他指出中美兩個文化的差異,又為讀者述說這留學經驗如何改變了他的人生。

牧养中国留美中学生 守护他们的心灵

在进入一个新国家的过程中——从东方到西方,从熟悉到陌生——一般青少年在面对年轻生命的诸多挑战时,要担负更庞大的压力。在这转折关头,谁愿关心和提供指引?本文作者从学校,寄宿家庭,教会和教会机构的角色,探讨它们可如何为这些青少年减轻压力,帮忙他们过渡转变,同时掌握机会向他们传扬福音。

Church Schools or Home Schooling? Part 2

In September, the mainland site Christian Times published a piece originally posted on the China Home Schooling Alliance website about Christian education in China. In the article titled “Church Schools or Home Schooling?”, the author lays out what he believes to be the difference between Christian education conducted within a church setting and home schooling. He then sets out to argue that home schooling is the most effective way for Christians to educate their children.

The article provides an interesting glimpse into a conversation online taking place among Christians in China regarding an important issue. Due to the length of the original article, it is posted in two parts. Part 1 was posted on December 9, 2014.

Church Schools or Home Schooling? Part 1

In September, the mainland site Christian Times published a piece originally posted on the China Home Schooling Alliance website about Christian education in China. In the article titled “Church Schools or Home Schooling?”, the author lays out what he believes to be the difference between Christian education conducted within a church setting and home schooling. He then sets out to argue that home schooling is the most effective way for Christians to educate their children.

The Dream of a Beijing Father and Educator

My son was accepted by Peking University this year. We are very happy with his success, but as a caring, loving father, I know how much my son struggled and was pushed by the educational system in his early school years. Growing up in today's Chinese educational system is not easy or pleasant. Many of my son's friends were greatly disappointed when they were not accepted by a "good" university after so many years of working hard together with their parents. Tragically some students choose suicide to express their disappointment.

The Evolution of Christian Education in China

Our family lived in a tier one city in China for over five years, and during that time I homeschooled our children of various ages. While there I had the opportunity to mentor some Chinese homeschooling mothers, both one-on-one and in workshop settings. I also enjoyed teaching a session to Chinese Christian teacher-trainees on how to develop picture books into unit studies, and my older daughters and I had some experience teaching English at a bilingual Christian pre-school.

On the Horns of an Educational Dilemma

American Christian parents face tough decisions about to how to best provide for their children’s education. But the toughest part is often deciding between a comparatively rich supply of good and legal options – local Christian schools, homeschooling (with a nearly overwhelming array of good curriculum and  models), co-ops, hybrid homeschool/co-op, on-line Christian school, sometimes a good public school influenced by Christian teachers and administrators. All these choices offer their children a quality education and a clear path into college and the workplace.

Consider the two basic choices facing Chinese Christian parents.

Eastern Versus Western Learning Approaches

Cultural Foundations of Learning: East and West by Jin Li.
Reviewed by Lisa Nagle

There are deep cultural differences between Eastern and Western societies regarding learning and development. The notion of whether creativity is learned or not is just one of these. This book explores some of the differing approaches to learning found in these cultures and concludes with a look at them in the twenty-first century.

Studying in America

The author talks about his experiences as an international student from China who came to the U.S. to study in high school. He tells us of the challenges he faced and the sacrifices his parents made. He points out major differences between the two cultures and shares with us how the experience has changed him.

Ministering to Chinese International High Schoolers in the U.S.

When teens move to a new country, going from east to west and from the familiar to the unfamiliar, they face tremendous pressures in addition to the challenges of their young lives. Who will care for and guide them during the days of transition? Chen examines how schools, host parents, churches and Christian organizations can ease the pressures, make the transition easier and introduce them to the gospel.