Do you want to study in an American university in China? New york University is considering setting up a branch in Chinese mainland, which may lead to an American education. But how to accommodate China students?

Is there a very different teaching style? One encourages debate (debate), thinking, discussion and criticism (critical thinking); The emphasis on rote learning.

Do you know the questions asked by the children? Asking questions shows that they are curious. So when natural curiosity weakens? Not in kindergarten or nursery, not in primary school. When I grow up, I may not be able to attract others' attention.

You become quiet when the teacher asks questions. If so, it's a pity, because you should encourage teachers to ask questions. After all, they are educated people, more experienced than you, and perhaps a little wiser. When I was teaching joumalim at the university, I was happy to answer questions from Scottish students. Some of them raised difficult questions. I don't know the answer. If not, I will accept it and try to find out later.

In college, we are encouraged to challenge our classmates and teachers. Regular meetings between teachers and some students often occur. Students will prepare a keynote speech and other students will comment on it. This may be terrible. But this is a kind of development critical thinking.

We need to distinguish between rhetoric and critical thinking. We have all met many speakers, who speak very fast as if they knew what they were talking about. I know a man who has a glib tongue and spends a lot of money to entertain readers by relying on the deep-rooted prejudice of British tabloids. You may disagree with the columnist Richard Park Jung Su John, but you have to say that he is very interesting and his statement has an internal logic. Having logical thinking helps to cultivate critical thinking.

My wife has no logical mind, but she has emotional intelligence (EQ). I can't say that I have her emotional intelligence. But I think something infected me. If you can't even try to put yourself in others' shoes, how can you know their situation and problems?

Therefore, we should cultivate our critical thinking ability. From books, movies, music and newspapers. Don't believe everything you read or see. Independent thinking