Potential cultural resistance to pedagogical imports: The case of communicative language teaching in China.

I found it interesting to note the great differences among Western views of teaching and Chinese views of teaching. For example, the Chinese views of teaching are deeply grounded in Confucian ideals and are to reflect respect and diligence to the teacher and study. Whereas, in Western society, teaching can be more communicative and rooted in individuality and students rank at par with the teacher, as they too are learning alongside themselves.
I find that because one sort of teaching that works best for a certain place in the world, for instance, will not and does not necessarily work for another place, for example China. I believe this must be kept in mind, that places are different and have differing traditions and ways of looking at the world. A unified method of teaching implemented from one place to another may seem like a power aspect.
Also, I greatly enjoyed and understood the notion of the Chinese educational aspect that emphasized learning through the mental faculties rather than by outside sources. I for one learn better when I am engaged mentally on the subject and am able to constantly reflect on what I am learning. I learn better mentally rather than with someone else or with group work, because I have my mind to guide me and to provide me with benefits.