Gaps in Education: How to Solve Them | Cindy Chen Ying Wang | TEDxYouth@KCISEC

With her unique experience and now a middle school English teacher at KCISEC, Cindy(Chen Ying) Wang discussed gaps in education, public communication and various aspects. Using examples from her teaching career, she demonstrated the gaps in real life and suggested how we could solve these gaps in education. Born in Taipei, Taiwan. Moved to South Africa in 1989. Grew up and attended both public and private schools across the country. Returned to Taipei in 2003, majored in Business English, and completed a masters degree in UK, attaining a Distinction in MA Design Management in 2008. After graduation, had experience working both in China and Taipei in multiple roles. Finally specializing in the field of project management. Then drastically transferred from an experienced PM into teaching English full time. Personally experienced and witnessed the diversity of different cultures, and vast differences in education systems. Passionate about helping others succeed, and hope to share perspective on the gap between cultures and education. Not only from the broader sense, but especially through the eyes of an educator and as a student. In hopes to inspire other teachers and students across the world to create a better and more successful cross-cultural environment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx