The Identity Construction of Teachers as Intellectuals in the New Era——Based on the Interpretation of"Learning for Oneself"in the Analects
Regardless of how intellectuals are defined,their core element always points to"interpreting the world".Sensi-tivity,publicness,and progressiveness are fundamental characteristics of intellectuals.It is essential to emphasize that reit-erating the role of teachers as intellectuals is an inherent part of constructing teacher identities in the new era.The meaning of the teaching profession itself,the practical experience of traditional Chinese education,and the deeper education reform all necessitate that teachers become intellectuals.Through a deep interpretation of Confucius's idea of"learning for one-self",it can be observed that the prerequisite for teachers as intellectuals is their ability to find joy in learning,while the foundational stance of teachers as intellectuals is rooted in self-cultivation through learning.And teachers as intellectuals should strive for a spirit of pursuing knowledge to the fullest extent.The new era requires a distinct recognition of teachers as intellectuals,which necessitates cultivating teachers'theoretical awareness and shaping their cultural perspectives.Addi-tionally,teachers themselves should draw wisdom from traditional ways of thinking,maintaining a balance between"harmo-nious adaptation"and"profound pursuit".