Primary School Class Teacher

Author: Gao Qianmin
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The class teacher system is an important component of China's socialist education system. When reviewing the end of the century, it is necessary to fully acknowledge that the class teacher work in schools at all levels in China since the founding of the country has made positive contributions in various aspects, including the construction of socialist spiritual civilization, the improvement of social atmosphere, the establishment of dominant social values, social stability, and the enhancement of the civilized quality of laborers. Through long-term practice, class teacher work has formed distinctive fine traditions and accumulated valuable experience, such as emphasizing political, ideological, and moral education, as well as education on ideals and discipline; being skilled in guiding class collective construction and organizing extracurricular activities; "respecting teachers and loving students," and "teaching for character." These still hold practical significance today. On the other hand, it should also be recognized that many schools currently tend to prioritize the transmission of cultural and scientific knowledge while neglecting to teach students how to be good people; they are accustomed to "preaching" while ignoring the comprehensive guidance and cultivation of students' moral character, aspirations, emotions, and individuality. These issues severely hinder the implementation of "quality-oriented education" and contradict the needs of students to develop comprehensively in an active, free, and vibrant manner. This is even more contrary to the common trend among countries worldwide in the process of educational modernization, which emphasizes the cultivation of students' personalities and the full development of their individuality. This issue should draw the attention and vigilance of school leaders and class teachers. The qualities required of laborers and specialized talents in the 21st century should include the ability to learn or explore truth and face the challenges of global high-tech advancements; the ability to comprehend the wisdom of life and learn how to be good people; the ability to adapt to social changes, cultural exchanges, and conflicts in various ideological, cultural, and value systems on a global scale, as well as the ability to engage in interpersonal communication and cooperation; the ability to abide by laws and regulations; the ability to pursue careers and development; and the knowledge of consumption and a noble leisure life, etc. When envisioning the educational landscape of the 21st century, we must fully recognize that quality-oriented education is an inevitable requirement for the modernization of people and education, as demanded by national modernization. Class teacher work must consciously achieve a trans-century transformation in terms of ideological concepts, ways of thinking, and work models.