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The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way (Amanda Ripley)
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These are takeaways from this book.
Firstly, Learning Through Three Exchange Student Journeys, A central strength of the book is its structure: Ripley uses the lived experiences of three American teenagers as a lens for understanding international education. By following them into unfamiliar schools and communities, she turns abstract comparisons into concrete daily realities such as how lessons are taught, what students do after school, how peers react to effort, and how adults talk about achievement. This narrative method highlights how quickly students notice the hidden rules of a system. In one setting, independence and calm routines are emphasized; in another, competition and relentless practice dominate; in a third, reform and rising expectations reshape classrooms. The exchange students act as informed outsiders who can compare what they knew at home with what they encounter abroad. Their reactions expose cultural assumptions Americans may not recognize, including the belief that ability is fixed, that school should be entertaining, or that pressure is always harmful. The journeys also show that student outcomes reflect the whole ecosystem around school, including parenting norms, peer culture, and national attitudes toward education as a public good.
Secondly, Finland and the Power of Equity, Trust, and Teacher Professionalism, Ripley explores Finland as an example of high performance paired with a relatively low stress academic environment. A key theme is the country’s commitment to equity: minimizing large disparities between schools, supporting struggling students early, and maintaining a social safety net that reduces the effects of poverty on learning. The book also highlights the professional status of teachers. Teaching is treated as a selective, respected career, and educators are given meaningful autonomy to make instructional decisions rather than being micromanaged through constant external mandates. This trust-based approach is presented as a system choice with consequences: it requires rigorous preparation and accountability through professional standards, not just through frequent standardized testing. Finland’s model challenges the idea that competition between schools is necessary for excellence. Instead, the book suggests that when most schools are reliably good, families can focus less on gaming the system and more on learning. Ripley also points out tradeoffs and cultural context, emphasizing that policy cannot be copied mechanically without considering how values, governance, and social norms support the approach.
Thirdly, South Korea and the High Cost of Extreme Academic Competition, South Korea is examined as a case where educational ambition is intense and outcomes on international tests are among the best. Ripley describes a culture that links academic success closely to social mobility and family pride, which fuels long hours of studying, heavy reliance on private tutoring, and constant comparison among students. T...
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- Amazon Worldwide Store: https://global.buys.trade/The-Smartest-Kids-in-the-World%3A-And-How-They-Got-That-Way-Amanda-Ripley.html
- Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-how-to/id1488050511?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1&at=1001l3bAw&ct=9natree
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- : https://mybook.top/read/B0061NT61Y/
#internationaleducation #PISAcomparisons #Finlandschools #SouthKoreaeducation #Polandschoolreform #TheSmartestKidsintheWorld
These are takeaways from this book.
Firstly, Learning Through Three Exchange Student Journeys, A central strength of the book is its structure: Ripley uses the lived experiences of three American teenagers as a lens for understanding international education. By following them into unfamiliar schools and communities, she turns abstract comparisons into concrete daily realities such as how lessons are taught, what students do after school, how peers react to effort, and how adults talk about achievement. This narrative method highlights how quickly students notice the hidden rules of a system. In one setting, independence and calm routines are emphasized; in another, competition and relentless practice dominate; in a third, reform and rising expectations reshape classrooms. The exchange students act as informed outsiders who can compare what they knew at home with what they encounter abroad. Their reactions expose cultural assumptions Americans may not recognize, including the belief that ability is fixed, that school should be entertaining, or that pressure is always harmful. The journeys also show that student outcomes reflect the whole ecosystem around school, including parenting norms, peer culture, and national attitudes toward education as a public good.
Secondly, Finland and the Power of Equity, Trust, and Teacher Professionalism, Ripley explores Finland as an example of high performance paired with a relatively low stress academic environment. A key theme is the country’s commitment to equity: minimizing large disparities between schools, supporting struggling students early, and maintaining a social safety net that reduces the effects of poverty on learning. The book also highlights the professional status of teachers. Teaching is treated as a selective, respected career, and educators are given meaningful autonomy to make instructional decisions rather than being micromanaged through constant external mandates. This trust-based approach is presented as a system choice with consequences: it requires rigorous preparation and accountability through professional standards, not just through frequent standardized testing. Finland’s model challenges the idea that competition between schools is necessary for excellence. Instead, the book suggests that when most schools are reliably good, families can focus less on gaming the system and more on learning. Ripley also points out tradeoffs and cultural context, emphasizing that policy cannot be copied mechanically without considering how values, governance, and social norms support the approach.
Thirdly, South Korea and the High Cost of Extreme Academic Competition, South Korea is examined as a case where educational ambition is intense and outcomes on international tests are among the best. Ripley describes a culture that links academic success closely to social mobility and family pride, which fuels long hours of studying, heavy reliance on private tutoring, and constant comparison among students. T...
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