One of China's leading education experts explores the best ways to create ideal schools, teachers, administrators, and education Professor Zhu Yongxin expounds on what he believes to be ideal education. Zhu draws a blueprint for a quality education system in contemporary China and covers issues of forward-looking significance, such as trends of China's basic education reform, characteristics of Chinese curricula reform, and challenges and prospects of moral education. Zhu Yongxin is a member of National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, vice chairman of Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also works as a professor and PhD supervisor in Suzhou University.
China’s top education thought leader provides a thorough examination of the state of China’s education system—what’s working, what’s not, and what’s to be done Observations on the Education of China is a guide to the current status of education and educational thought in China, based on the author's visits to nearly 100 schools in more than 20 provinces throughout the country. Zhu contends that due to a wide diversity of educational methods throughout the nation, policy must be tailored to the unique situation of each particular area. He reveals the difficulties faced by headmasters, teachers, and officers, who spend nearly their whole lives on practical teaching, and the amazing creativity they use to overcome these issues and find solutions to a number of problems. Zhu Yongxin (Beijing, China) is a member of National People's Congress Standing Committee, vice chairman of Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also works as a professor and PhD supervisor in Suzhou University.
“The most important task of education is to teach children to be kind, to have a dream, and to possess the ability to learn.” --Zhu Yongxin One of today’s leading education thinkers, Zhu Yongxin possesses a rare clarity about the purpose of education. Dialogues on the New Education is a collection of interviews with Professor Zhu on a wide array of important education issues. These are truly dialogues. The interviewers are either highly qualified journalists or education experts. The result is more dynamic and informative than anything a typical question/answer format could provide. Dialogues on the New Education provides a level of insight into the subject you will find nowhere else. The 55 interviews in this book cover such topics as: The Educational Ideals of an Official and Scholar Being a Teacher as a Life-Long Identity The Foundational Ideas of the New Education Experiment Moral Education During Times of Social Transition The Importance of Education Research Promoting Humanism and a Reading-Focused Society The Critical Role of Parents in a Child’s Education Why Education Policymakers Should Listen to the Public “Education should cultivate not only innovative talents and scientists but also applied skilled workers,” Yongxin writes. “But what’s more critical is to turn our students into qualified citizens.”
The founder of the New-Style Education Experiment of China provides Western readers with a rare inside look at the Chinese education system The New-Style Education of China details the character and soul of modern education and educational ideals, how to conduct a “new education” experiment, how to establish new education management rules and develop teachers' potential, and how to develop children's classes and family education. Not only does this book discuss the theories of a new educational ideal and the accomplishments of new-style education in practice, but it also acts as an important guide to teachers, advisers, and officials. Zhu Yongxin is a member of National People's Congress Standing Committee, vice chairman of Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also works as a professor and PhD supervisor in Suzhou University.
The most comprehensive work on China’s education reform available--from one of the nation’s most influential figures in education In Advice on the Education of China, Zhu Yongxin explores points of view from both educational researchers and government officials and policymakers, thus providing a broader range of topics any other book available to Western audiences. The book covers such topics as the concept of fair education, education evaluation, the purpose of comprehensive education, special education, education without interference from political administration, and the comparative study of education between east and west countries. Zhu Yongxin (Beijing, China) is a member of National People's Congress Standing Committee, vice chairman of Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also works as a professor and PhD supervisor in Suzhou University.
“Education is a process of inheritance and innovation. Hence, it is important for China to research and learn from educational experiences in other countries.”—Zhu Yongxin One of China’s most renowned scholars, Professor Zhu Yongxin has been at the forefront of educational experiment, innovation, and academic achievement. In this enlightening collection of essays, he shares his observations and reflections on the educational advances in countries throughout the world. Exploring both classic traditions and modern reforms, here and abroad, Yongxin provides a rich tapestry of ideas and initiatives which can help us move forward in the new education of China. The book includes: * In-depth comparisons of the educational systems in China, Europe, North and South America, Africa, India, and other parts of Asia * Notes from Yongxin’s travels abroad, featuring a wide range of schools, universities, and academic thought leaders * The evolution of educational traditions throughout history—and the transformation of academic methods across the globe * An educational strategy for China that combines the best of all possible worlds “As an old Chinese saying goes, stones from other hills may serve to polish the jade of this one.” With these simple but profound words, Professor Zhu Yongxin invites us on a whirlwind journey through the world of education--a side-by-side, country-by-country comparison of the teaching styles, philosophies, and organizational models that are transforming schools across the globe. Yongxin’s travels and studies provide both a window to these worlds and a mirror to China’s educational development. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of our schools, our people, and our nation. Essays include: * Beautiful Sakura: Education Tours to Japan * Passionate Samba: Impression of Education in South America * The Fairy Tale World: An Investigation into European Education * Two Worlds: Notes on Kenyan and American Education * The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Comparative Education Studies * Listening to the Meaters: Analysis of Thought on Education Drawing from his experience and insights as a leader in education experiment, Yongxin compares and contrasts the various methods he discovered in other countries with the current state of China’s school system. He reveals the research results from his visits to the United States and Japan, uncovering fascinating parallels between the East and the West. Along the way, he examines various schools of thoughts from ancient Chinese thinkers to Marx, Engels, and Lenin, to some of the greatest innovators in the world today. “As a developing country, it is significant to research and learn the educational experiences of advanced countries,” Yongxin writes. “Where there is life, there is humanity.” Zhu Yongxin is a member of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, vice chairman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also serves as a professor and PhD supervisor at Soochow University. A sponsor of the New Education Experiment in China, Professor Zhu has won several awards for his influential work, including “60 great contributors in China’s Education of 60 years” (2009), “30th Anniversary of Reform and Opening Up: Person of the Year in China’s Education Area” (2008), “Top 10 News Figures in China’s Reform” (2007), and “Top 10 Elites in China’s Education” (2006). Professor Zhu has published more than 400 articles on education both at home and abroad, and published over 30 books as well.
An authoritative look at recent developments in China’s approach to educating its young--and what it means for the rest of the world Covering psychological ideology, moral education, and current reforms, The History of Chinese Modern Educational Thought summarizes recent developments in Chinese education practices. It introduces the phases of contemporary educational thought in China--the start-up period, the exploration period, the chaotic period, the reconstruction period, and the development period--and discusses the educational ideals held by leaders of three generations in the country: Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Zemin. Zhu Yongxin (Beijing, China) is a member of National People's Congress Standing Committee, vice chairman of Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also works as a professor and PhD supervisor in Suzhou University.
China enjoys a splendid ancient culture, which is inseparable from the role of cultural transmission played by the country’s system of education. As a nation that attaches great importance to education, China possesses an abundance of educational thought throughout its long history. In History of Chinese Ancient Educational Thought, Zhu Yongxin summarizes the origin and development of Chinese ancient educational thought and elaborates on its characteristics and theoretical basis. He then introduces relevant sub-topics including the ancient Chinese conception of moral education, pedagogy, the study of being a teacher, methods of reading, the imperial examination system, traditional colleges, and private schools. Zhu provides in-depth analyses on the following topics: Why Do We Need the History of Educational Thoughts The Origin and Development of China’s Ancient Educational Thoughts The Main Features of China’s Ancient Educational Thoughts The Theoretical Base of China’s Ancient Educational Thoughts The Conception of Moral Education in Ancient China Teaching Theories in Ancient China Sayings about Teachers in Ancient China Reading Methods in Ancient China The Imperial Examinations and China’s Ancient Education The Academy and China’s Ancient Education Elementary Education and China’s Ancient Education History of Chinese Ancient Educational Thought discusses the changes, developments, and far-reaching impacts on future generations of education in China, and objectively presents a complete portrait of the history of Chinese ancient educational thought.
“New Education is a path, where people can explore and walk ahead....It is also an adventure.”—Zhu Yongxin A pioneering leader of New Education in China, Professor Zhu Yongxin has watched the seeds of his educational dream take root and flourish all across the nation. In this invaluable collection of essays, he offers his personal, year-by-year reflections on the remarkable success of New Education, starting with its introduction in 2002 through its rapid growth across provinces, to its ongoing vision for China’s future. The book includes: * An inspiring chronology of New Education’s achievements, from 2002 to the present * Specific actions that educators can do to provide new tools for our teachers, new innovations for our schools, and new opportunities for our students * A celebration of the New Education journey—and the scholars, educators, and leaders who are making it happen In the year 2000, Professor Zhu Yongxin published his landmark book, My Vision on Education—and a new vision of education was born. In 2002, a school in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China quietly introduced New Education into their classrooms and curriculum. By 2014, New Education had taken root in more than two-thousand schools in twenty-nine provinces, becoming China’s largest nongovernmental educational experiment. In this brilliantly observed collection of essays, Yongxin takes readers on a fascinating journey through time, mapping out the rapid growth and incredible success of New Education in China—year by year, teacher by teacher, student by student. Essays include: * Someone Has to Polish the Stars (2002-2003) * Make a Pot of Stone Soup (2004-2005) * Write the Legends of Life (2006-2007) * Believe in Time, Believe in Seeds (2008-2009 * Take Actions and You Will Have Gains; Insist and There Will Be Miracles (2010-2011) * The Celebration Is On The Road (2012-2013) Dedicated to the visionary teachers and leaders who have worked diligently and passionately to improve our schools and provide new opportunities for students, these insightful first-hand accounts provide an invaluable timeline of academic achievements that will inspire educators for years to come. These are the stories of New Education in action—and these are the innovative thinkers and doers who are building an exciting new future for China. “Our colleagues have shown their best self on the road to New Education,” Yongxin writes. “I know it’s an endless journey, but we are always heading for a brighter tomorrow.” Zhu Yongxin is a member of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, vice chairman of the China Association for Promoting Democracy (CAPD), and vice president of Chinese Society of Education (CSE). He also serves as a professor and PhD supervisor at Soochow University. A sponsor of the New Education Experiment in China, Professor Zhu has won several awards for his influential work, including “60 great contributors in China’s Education of 60 years” (2009), “30th Anniversary of Reform and Opening Up: Person of the Year in China’s Education Area” (2008), “Top 10 News Figures in China’s Reform” (2007), and “Top 10 Elites in China’s Education” (2006). Professor Zhu has published more than 400 articles on education both at home and abroad, and published over 30 books as well.
“It’s the mission of New Education to keep exploring and moving forward. The story is not finished yet, the road is unfolding before us.”—Zhu Yongxin A pioneer in the field of educational experiment, Zhu Yongxin has led the way to initiating positive, dynamic changes in today’s schools that benefit teachers and students alike. In this powerful collection of his most popular lectures, Yongxin takes us on an inspiring journey through China’s New Education Experiment, putting theory to practice, life into learning, and joy into hearts and minds. He shows us how to: Join Hands to Fulfill the Dream of New Education Create an Ideal Classroom Let the Classroom Be the Source of Happiness for Teachers and Students Construct the Daily Life of Education & Teaching with New Education Concepts and Actions Face Transformation Directly and Go All Out Let Life Bloom in the Classroom Based on the enlightening lectures of China’s forward-thinking educator Zhu Yongxin, this landmark collection tracks the ongoing evolution of the new educational ideals that are transforming our schools, our communities, and our future. Divided into three thematic sections—the New Education Experiment, micro educational issues, and macro educational issues—the book explores some of the most exciting advances in education today. With each thought-provoking lecture, Yongxin tackles subjects crucial to the success of our schools, from educating and motivating our teachers to engaging and preparing our students on the path to a brighter tomorrow. Lectures include: The New Education Experiment and Professional Development of Teachers Educational Think Tanks and Educational Innovation A Few Questions Concerning the Building of the Digital Community We Are All Dream Chasers Six Secrets to Success Be a Teacher Who Is Respected by Students How to Improve the Qualities of Rural Teachers Children’s Books in the Digital Era Small and Big Wisdom Thoughts on Reforming China’s Educational Management A Call for the Humanistic Spirit These are the concepts and practices that are changing the way we live and learn. This is the roadmap that will help us move forword, in our schools, homes, and beyond. This is the journey we all must make together, to evolve, grow, and succeed. In the words of Zhu Yongxin, “Education changes because of you.”
