So Asians are home schooled?
I cant say, never been there
But I can say their school system trumps ours by a mile. The proof is in the pudding
I also think the family unit is stronger over there and that helps as well
You might want to check out this study from the University of Michigan for some answers. Some things surprise me
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/vanschaack.356/strenghts_and_weaknesses_of_both_systems
"If schools in the U.S. public school system were to incorporate the positive aspects that make the Chinese school system so successful, schools in the U.S. would in turn be more successful. It is my personal hope that educators and school administrators will compare schools in the U.S. to the successful schools in other countries, including China."
Parental Involvement
In China:
In China, education ethics begins with parents. Mothers in eastern asisan countries for example, will actually attend school in order to take notes for their children when they are ill and unable to attend themselves [12]. In addition, parents are actually expected to attend school to observe their children's work habits [12].
Here is another helpful article
http://thelearningcurve.pearson.com/articles/article/the-secrets-of-asian-education-success
"East Asian schools owe their success, in part, to a Confucian culture that places a high value on education. Young children receive the message from parents and society that they must excel in school to succeed in life. As a result, children begin intensive studies at a young age, supplementing regular school with cram courses and tutoring. In China, learning sometimes even begins before birth, with expecting mothers reciting English phrases and Tang Dynasty poems to fetuses in utero.
The high quality of teachers is another key reason for these countries’ strong performance. Teachers enjoy respected status in many Asian countries, so the sector tends to attract strong talent. Just as important, the education systems provide “real career prospects” for teachers, says Andreas Schleicher, deputy director for education at the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development), which administers PISA. “Teachers very much take on a professional stance.”
