Research on the Development of Education in Underperforming Schools in Ethnic Areas from the Perspective of Cluster Network Theory——an Empirical Analysis Based on G Province
The educational development of ethnic area has always been significant for the Party and the State on ethnicity,and it is also bound to forging a strong sense of community within the nation.Underperforming schools have long become main obstacles that restrict the modernization of education in ethnic areas,and also the promotion of socialist modernization of the country.Cluster network theory points out that the education of underperforming schools could be improved through the flow of social and professional capital.Under this theoretical framework,this study conducts a comprehensive analysis of five school networks in G province in terms of its patterns,governance,activities and results,and explores how to promote the development of underperforming schools in ethnic areas through high-quality educational resources and cluster theory so as to achieve the high-quality and balanced development of regional education.The research found that the school network benefited the underperforming schools in various aspects,but there are still problems such as the passive roles of these schools,the homogenization of cluster activities,etc.Combined with current demands for high-quality development of fundamental education in ethnic areas,professional intervention,well-established regime,vigorous mechanism and collaborative culture are key strategies when optimizing the school networks here.