Join Charles Abelmann, producer of ‘English Tide,’ as he navigates the shifting landscape of online English education in China. Amid the growing nationalist sentiment under Xi Jinping’s rule, English education is facing a decline, a phenomenon Abelmann describes as turning back the clock. With several experts and officials advocating for a reduced role or even elimination of English in college entrance exams, Abelmann views this as a step towards increased isolation from the global community. However, he also raises questions about the effectiveness of these policies by the Chinese Communist Party, comparing children’s demand for English learning to an insatiable craving for ice cream. Courtesy of Voice of America Chinese website video.
Dive into our most recent BridgeUniverse webinar where we scrutinize the significant transformations occurring in China’s education policies and their implications for both current and future English language educators. Our investigation is centered on the realm of online English teaching, an area that reportedly involves around 500,000 teachers and makes up a substantial fraction of the Chinese education sector.
Join us on this enlightening journey. We’ll delve into the driving forces behind these sweeping changes and assess the immediate and prospective repercussions of these policies. Will the aftershocks of these shifts predominantly influence the migration of international students to Western countries, or will they leave a more noticeable mark on China’s EdTech giants? Let’s embark on this exploration together.
Unveiling the Challenges of Online English Teaching in China: A Look at “English Hustle”
The South China Morning Post delves into the insightful documentary, “English Hustle”, which spotlights the often overlooked issues within China’s online English teaching industry. The film profiles Ivan, a dedicated Filipino teacher, who, like many others, navigates the complexities and challenges of this rapidly evolving sector. However, the sudden collapse of the industry brought about unforeseen difficulties. Join us as we explore the implications of this event and the resilience of educators like Ivan in the face of adversity.
Charlie Abelmann - John Dewey in China
Charlie Abelmann, Director of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. Filmed as part of Erikson’s artPLAY exhibit on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
Q&A: Director Charles Abelmann on ‘English Hustle’ and China’s online language tutoring industry
The China Project sat down with producer and director Charles Abelmann to discuss his latest documentary, English Hustle, which tells the story of the rise and fall of the online English tutoring sector in China from the perspective of foreign teachers.
Charles Abelmann's scientific contributions
The current educational reform emphasizes increased accountability for schools, with policies focusing on four main ideas: schools as the primary unit for education delivery and accountability, their responsibility for student performance on standardized tests, evaluation against external standards, and a system of rewards and penalties based on performance. These policies target schools, teachers, and increasingly, students, with examples from states like Texas and New York where exit exams are integral to reforms. Additionally, there’s a shift towards alternative education models like charter schools to enhance academic quality and performance, driven by political and fiscal pressures. This study aims to explore how schools develop their own accountability concepts, investigating responses from teachers, administrators, students, and parents to both internal and external accountability systems, and to understand the variety of school responses to accountability demands.
The Smallest Living Things - Directed by Charles Abelmann
Discover the incredible world of microbiomes in ‘The Smallest Living Things,’ a compelling documentary by Charles Abelmann. Dive into the life of a dedicated farmer on a mission to protect these vital, tiny organisms and combat antibiotic overuse in livestock and people. Uncover how the health of the smallest living things is crucial for all life on Earth. Watch, learn, and join us in appreciating the unseen foundations of our natural world.