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Round Table China

Should universities share student transcripts with parents?

Jul 10, 2024
26:50
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Debate on whether universities should share student transcripts with parents featuring Heyang, Ding Heng, and Steve Hatherly. The discussion delves into the balance between student privacy and parental involvement. Also, touches on the etiquette of reclining airplane seats.
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Quick takeaways

  • Debate on sharing transcripts: Student privacy vs. parental rights over tuition fees.
  • Shift in Chinese education: Exam-focused teaching, devaluing bachelor's degrees, and push for vocational education.

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Debate on University Transcripts Sharing

The podcast delves into the heated debate in China on whether universities should share students' academic transcripts with parents. While some argue it's a violation of student privacy and an infantilization of young adults, others believe parents have a right to know grades, especially considering tuition fees. The US Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student records' privacy, giving students rights over their information. This reflects differing cultural views on transparency.

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