Pictures from Beijing Schools


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July 13th 2006
Published: July 13th 2006
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Here are some pictures from the schools we visited. Note I did not include pictures of the olympic size pool that the kiddies are using. This is just a small fraction of the pictures from Beijing.


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900 students in unison900 students in unison
900 students in unison

At the elementary school we saw 900 students exercising in unison. There was no voice commands. Just another classmate on a platform at the front.
Board Room at the Elementary SchoolBoard Room at the Elementary School
Board Room at the Elementary School

Now that is a board room. You are only seeing a small segment in this picture.
Computer LabComputer Lab
Computer Lab

Here is a picture of the computer lab in the middle school.
Computer Lab Close UpComputer Lab Close Up
Computer Lab Close Up

Note the name of the manufacturing company.
Students in Chemistry ClassStudents in Chemistry Class
Students in Chemistry Class

Demonstration of chemistry class.
Music Class ObservationMusic Class Observation
Music Class Observation

Here we observed a music class.
Student Dancers in Traditional CostumeStudent Dancers in Traditional Costume
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume

One of many dance demonstrations
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume Close UpStudent Dancers in Traditional Costume Close Up
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume Close Up

One of many dance demonstrations
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume TwoStudent Dancers in Traditional Costume Two
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume Two

One of many dance demonstrations
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume ThreeStudent Dancers in Traditional Costume Three
Student Dancers in Traditional Costume Three

One of many dance demonstrations
Beauty Salon at School for Teachers UseBeauty Salon at School for Teachers Use
Beauty Salon at School for Teachers Use

There was a beauty salon at this school that was maintained for the teachers. Also, elementary school teachers must retire between 50-55. They said that teachers older than that were too resistant to change. Hmmmm.
Massage and Exercise Room at School for Teachers UseMassage and Exercise Room at School for Teachers Use
Massage and Exercise Room at School for Teachers Use

Yes.. that is a massage chair that Sarah is relaxing in. It is in the same room as the ping pong table and the exerice equipment maintained for the teachers.


14th July 2006

maybe some learning hee
what are the stats on drop outs and other negitive things that we face here in the US? or are most of the students just thankful to be in school? GBY student Kane

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