Chinese Education History - (Revised Edition)

Author: Sun Peiqing
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: During the writing process of this book, special attention was paid to the following points: First, adhere to historical materialism as the guiding ideology for textbook writing, organizing chapters according to the development of different social formations. It examines the educational systems and ideas of each era and class within specific socio-economic, political, cultural, and historical contexts, revealing their inherent connections. Second, the study of educational systems primarily focuses on talent cultivation, discussing policies, management measures, educational content and methods, as well as experiences and lessons learned. For the system of talent selection, only its interdependent relationship with educational development is briefly discussed, not as a primary focus or aiming for systematic coverage. Third, research on educational thought is given importance. By analyzing and introducing key figures, the development of educational thought in each historical period is reflected, aiming to summarize the experience of educational theoretical thinking. Fourth, the dialectical method is used to provide an objective evaluation of educational history, neither glorifying nor denigrating it. It distinguishes between essence and dross, determining what to adopt or discard, thereby providing historical references for contemporary use. Fifth, to reflect the latest advancements in educational history research and update the teaching content, this book widely incorporates recent research findings from the field of educational history, as well as the authors' recent research insights. Sixth, in terms of writing style, to meet teaching needs, each chapter concludes with a summary titled "Chapter Summary," and several thought-provoking questions are listed at the end of each chapter to guide readers in better understanding the textbook content. At the end of the book, a reference bibliography is provided to help readers identify essential books in this discipline.