Author/EditorYoung Chun Kim, Jae-seong Jo and Jung-Hoon Jung
Other physical detailsillustrations (black and white)
Note (General)Introduction: K-education as the new Hallyu: Does the ideal model of educational power have to be that of the United States or Finland? 1. The envy of the world: PISA and TIMMS scores of Korean children 2. Beyond Finnish teachers: Korean teachers serving as an international model 3. Learning DNA: Cultural motivation for educational success 4. Before age 7: Early childhood academic training for cultivating habits of mind 5. As many McDonalds: Individualized shadow education programs outside public schooling 6. The nation of Olympiad winners: BTS style Spartan training programs for gifted students 7. In the age of Homo cyborg: Post human learning culture with cutting-edge technology 8. Korean students' nomadic study techniques: Global teen learners' new cover dance on K-education 9. Beyond tiger parenting: Korean 'bear' mom's educational sacrifices for their children's success Conclusion: Waiting for the new "Travels on East" on education: As England is best for Soccer and Italy is best for design, South Korea is best for learning