Quality Education: The Mission of Basic Education in China

Author: Zhong Zhiqian
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: Currently, China's basic education is facing the sacred mission of transitioning from exam-oriented education to quality-oriented education. To fulfill this mission, educators in primary and secondary schools undoubtedly need to embrace the of modern educational concepts. This book focuses on the practical realities of China's basic education, analyzing the harms of exam-oriented education to its development, elaborating on the essence of quality-oriented education, and discussing the necessity and urgency of quality-oriented education as the direction for reform and development in basic education. With an eye on the qualities of future talents in the new century, the book addresses the shortcomings of current basic education, using comprehensive data and contemporary educational theories as guides to explain the objectives and operational mechanisms of implementing quality-oriented education in an accessible manner. The book is primarily based on concrete examples, employing vivid and fluent language to convey profound and challenging ideas. It is thorough in reasoning, rich in emotion, and blends the styles of literary and philosophical reflection, reversing the abstract, obscure, and preachy nature of traditional educational theory writings. Readers are expected to experience deeper emotional resonance or profound reflection when engaging with the book's serious or lighthearted tone. The book is easy to understand, highly contemporary, targeted, and readable, making it suitable for educators, parents genuinely concerned about children's growth, and individuals from all sectors of society.