By contrast the Canadian and US student is provided with a more concrete and practical education. General knowledge is not valued. The Mexican student is drilled in concepts and ideas. Credit is given for examinations, not participation or class work. The student learns to focus on the intellectual and on recall, rather than how to use the knowledge on a day to day basis.
Presentation is often as important as content.
Programs at all levels focus on general knowledge rather than in-depth learning. The student is conditioned to accept a very regimented classroom and behaviour. The Canadian and US student is trained to understand concepts and their application. Problem solving skills are developed. There is greater freedom of expression and tolerance for individual expression.