According to my (chinese) wife, ABC = "American-born Chinese", not "American Born in China" (/nitpicking)
Gist of article: Students learn better when taught by teachers (Asian way) than they do when "taught" by other students (American way); and, students that listen in class, take notes, and ask questions (Asian students raised by their parents with strong work ethics) do better than students who slack off (American students that are raised by their parents to expect the world to do their work for them). In an old Fred Reed article, he referred to this, explaining that many Asian parents tell their kids not to come home with anything other than A's. We plan to have the same attitude about our kid's education, though we do plan to homeschool.
Hooda thunkit?
If I say that Chinese students are better behaved than American students -- that's OK: it's a compliment!
If I point out that Blacks dominate track and field events -- that's OK: it's a compliment!
If I say that a certain ethnic group consistently does well (or poorly) on Intelligence Tests -- BZZZZZZZZZ! Can't say it! Must not be true! It's the test! It's society! It's ... something! But a generalized statement about an ethnic group's Intelligence will NOT be allowed!!
I had two friends that went to the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC) for intensive english language study. They were non-degree earning students for two years. Their goal was to learn American english better so they could return to Taiwan and earn more money.
They took many ESL classes. I was shocked to discover how anti-American these classes had become. The classes high-lighted the problems with America and did not discuss what made this country great.
They learned much about racism, sex, poverty and crime. Nothing was taught about liberty, freedom, and the US Constitution.
If I had not taught them and other ESL students about America, they would have returned to their home country with a disgust and/or hatred of the USA.
Which is precisely why they are so miserable to work with in technical fields--book-smart, but unhelpful to the program...
WELL PUT.
Am keenly interested in collaborating on a publishable article in this broad field.
Would prefer it to be regarding some psychological aspects but happy to cooperate on any mutually agreeable topic for either normal journal or professional online publishing options.
Am hoping to return to Taiwan to teach at the univ I taught at for 10 years in Taipei.
Please let me know if you know of any such options as per above.