What's wrong with education in China?

Author: Huang Xu, edited by Zhang Wenzhi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The current reading status of primary and secondary school teachers indicates that they are still far from the ideal of "learning-oriented teachers." Although survey results show that primary and secondary school teachers not only love books but also read, the breadth, depth, and intensity of their reading are still far from sufficient. To transition from the role of knowledge transmitters to a focus on both learning and teaching, teachers must understand the major strategic decisions of educational reform, grasp the direction of educational development in China and the world, study modern educational theories, master cutting-edge subject knowledge, and break free from the role of "mere instructors" to become "research-oriented teachers." Strengthening teachers' reading habits and increasing the guidance provided by relevant authorities in promoting teachers' reading are both important priorities at the moment.