Mainland China is experimenting with DISCOVER techniques on a broad-scale basis.  They are starting with Curriculum components and adapting them to the Chinese educational system.  At present, these techniques are being used in more than 500 schools, in three major regions—Shanghai, Zhucheng, and Beijing.  The projects are part of a large-scale educational reform effort, to integrate multiple intelligences and creativity components.  After phase 1 (development of curriculum and teaching strategies) is complete, phase 2 will translate and adapt the DISCOVER Assessment for use in these schools.  The time scale of phase 2 is unknown, at present, and may be influenced by other proposed projects in Hong Kong and/or Taiwan, which also include adaptations of DISCOVER components to Chinese culture.

     As part of an exchange project, a visiting Chinese scholar spent 6 months in Tucson (Spring 2001) to better learn the DISCOVER models.  Dr. Maker, also, has made several trips to China, touring the different regions and observing ongoing projects.  She likely will make additional trips in the future.  The Chinese implementation of DISCOVER is being coordinated by the Department of Administration at the Beijing Institute of Education, under Prof. Mei Ruili.