China schools urge pupils to dance when studying to boost brains, morale, ease pressure
Several schools across the nation have applied the 'passionate morning reading' method with their pupils.
In video clips posted online, teenagers can be seen wiggling their bodies and waving their arms wildly while reading textbooks.
In some schools, pupils stand still while studying but are encouraged to chant the text loudly.
One pupil said on social media that the 'passionate morning reading method' ruined her voice. Photo: QQ.com
The activity lasts the whole morning study session, which usually lasts half an hour.
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