1. EDUCATION AN AVENUE OF SOCIAL MOBILITY?
Rita Fatialofa – Netball
NZ Silver Ferns
Mother is a Minister
University degree, is a mother of three
Eroni Clarke
Rugby – All Blacks
University degree
University Recruitment Officer
Michael Jones
Rugby – All Blacks
University Recruitment
University degree [Bachelor of Arts - townplanning
Beatrice Faumuina
Shotput and Discus
Television Presenter
No university degree
Solo parenting

2. People from different backgrounds attain different social positions.
SOCIAL MOBILITY?
People from different backgrounds attain different social positions.

3. EDUCATION? raises awareness
encourages responsibility balanced with rights
engages commitment to exchange
negotiates theoretical and practical application

4. EDUCATION?
“… raising student awareness so that they become subjects[proactive], rather than objects[passive], of the world”
Paulo Friere

5. acknowledges that the ‘flip top' mentality exists
EDUCATION?
acknowledges that the ‘flip top' mentality exists
committed to developing a wholly engaged being: heart, mind, spirit and emotions

6. WHY ARE LOCAL CHINESE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING OVERSEAS?
1. Escape domestic pressures.
Find a space to develop and express themselves confidently
Differentiate themselves
Identify Your Uniqueness

7. WHY ARE LOCAL CHINESE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN STUDYING OVERSEAS?
3. Potential Reward of Hard Work
Demonstrate a strong work ethic
4. Learn the Language and Learn the Culture
Taking up their positions as Global citizens

8. WHY ARE SO MANY LOCAL CHINESE STUDENTS SUCCEEDING?
Background:

9. WHY ARE SO MANY LOCAL CHINESE STUDENTS SUCCEEDING?
LOCALIZED EDUCATION SYSTEM
GLOBALIZED EDUCATION SYSTEM

10. WHY ARE SO MANY LOCAL CHINESE STUDENTS SUCCEEDING?
Home Life
Positive Learning Attitude
Appropriate Curriculum