A Comparative Study of the Teaching Models of Basic Education in China and the United States

International Education College, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Dalian, Liaoning, China

^* Corresponding author: Yushi@jlu.edu.cn

Abstract

In the context of globalization, the issue of the differences between the education models of China and the United States has received widespread attention, but there are still deficiencies. This paper analyzes the differences between Chinese and American basic education in terms of teaching content, teaching methods and teacher-student interaction. The analysis of this paper concludes that the differences between Chinese and American education in terms of cultural background, educational philosophy and historical background have led to different educational models and practices. Based on this, the paper makes the following recommendations. First, it is necessary to increase student engagement, promote practice and innovation, and foster critical thinking. Chinese and American education are as different as their cultures. But both sides also have advantages that the other can learn from. By learning from U.S. educational experiences, China can improve the quality of education and teaching and develop more creative and competitive students.