High School

5. Teamwork: Schools in China emphasize a 1 to many teaching model where the teacher lectures students who simply take notes and generally do not participate in the classroom. Students rarely have the opportunity to form groups and participate in any added learning activities or projects. This is primarily due to the test-centric teaching style and focus on numerical grades as achievement as opposed increasing understanding of the subject. In American classrooms, teachers often assign group projects such as posters, models, and the creation of short films. Hands-on projects allow for students to apply the knowledge they’ve learned in class. Schools often have students participate in field trips, surveys and operate with the most authentic records.

The lives of students around the world have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. In particular, international students in the US face unique challenges.