Education in China
This is a selection of resources on education in China available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet and is not meant to be an exhaustive list.
NLB print and digital resources
Education in China: Philosophy, politics and culture
Education in China has played a pivotal role in the nation’s governance, civic society, and the social and cultural lives of its citizens. This ebook analyses education in China from its past roots till contemporary times and how the past has influenced today’s trends. It also looks at educational reform and the issues faced by the education system in the country, including an obsession with examinations and a highly competitive culture in the society.
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China’s education reform: Current issues and new horizons
A compilation of studies done by researchers from East China Normal University, this book examines the developments and issues in the reform of education in China. The concepts covered include the breakthrough of China’s pedagogy, the reform and promotion of education, challenges in educational reform and the professional development of teachers.
All rights reserved, Singapore: World Scientific, 2018
The good child: Moral development in a Chinese preschool
China’s young are often portrayed as the hope of the nation and “little emperors” within families. The Good Child sheds light on how Chinese socialisation beliefs and methods influence the moral development of pre-schoolers in Shanghai. In turn, the author seeks to look into how social transformations have impacted the moral development of the next generation in China.
All rights reserved, Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2017
Arts-based education: China and its intersection with the world
This book looks at arts-based education in China, focusing on dual themes of the country’s communication with the world through arts-based education, and the development of Chinese arts education. Multiple art fields are covered, including music, opera, calligraphy and handicraft.
Creativity and education in China: Paradox and possibilities for an era of accountability
Creativity and Education in China is a compilation of studies on creative and innovative schooling from pre-schools to higher education within a changing China. It provides snapshots and case studies of instances of creative endeavours and breakthroughs within the country’s competitive landscape.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2017
Chinese-foreign cooperation in running schools
In China, one of its main forms of transnational education is schools managed by Chinese-foreign cooperation. This book examines Sino-foreign educational institutions in both China and campuses in other countries, covering aspects like educational resources, quality and higher education.
All rights reserved, New York: Routledge, 2018
Being Modern in China analyses modernity and tradition in China today and how they combine in striking ways in the Chinese school. In particular, Parts II and III look at how cultural change and experience intersect with educational institutions and the structures of testing in China.
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A brief introduction to the Chinese education system
Begin your learning of education in China with this article, which briefly outlines the structure and levels of study of the Chinese education system and the average hours spent in a local school at each level. In addition, the website also provides links to other articles related to education and learning in China.
China has started a grand experiment in AI education. It could reshape how the world learns.
The fierce academic competition in China has fuelled a boom in AI education. Find out how the education sector in China is utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching and learning from this article, which features Squirrel, a Chinese education platform using AI to teach students.
Overview of educational achievements in China in 2018
This report from China’s Ministry of Education provides a snapshot of the key statistics associated with education in 2018. The data available includes the number of students enrolled at various levels of study, number of teachers, class size and students receiving special education.
A new era of education: China education development report 2018
This report is an analysis of the development of the education sector in China. It covers aspects including opportunities emerging from the industry, international schools, education technologies, talent management challenges and solutions to tackle them, and recommendations for a new management system for educational organisations.
8 Chinese EdTech start-ups leading the global educational technology industry
The outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted classroom learning globally and led to increased emphasis on online learning and educational technology. This article lists eight of the most innovative start-ups in China’s EdTech landscape and explain why they have a gained competitive edge in the world’s largest EdTech market.
Education development in China: Education return, quality, and equity
This paper from Sustainability journal is a review of studies done internationally and domestically on the issues and challenges in education development in China. In particular, it concentrates on the issues of education return, quality and equity. It is a useful resource for those who wish to obtain a brief overview of the studies done on the three issues.