The Meaning,Practice,and Contemporary Value of Huang Yanpei's View on the Purpose of Vocational Education
Huang Yanpei's view on the purpose of vocational education is an important content of his vocational education thought.Influenced by the pragmatism in education and Evolution and Ethics and in the consideration of social needs and domestic and international research,Huang Yanpei proposed that the purpose of vocational education is"to seek the development of personality,to prepare individuals to make a living,to prepare individuals to serve society,and to prepare for the country and the world to enhance productivity".The ultimately goal is to realize"employment for the jobless and happiness for the employed".Focusing on this purpose,Huang Yanpei led the establishment of the China Vocational Education Association,the magazine"Education and Vocation",and the Chinese Vocational School,which made great contributions to the development of individuals and the country.Huang Yanpei's insights reveals that China should continue to improve the modern vocational education system,accelerate the construction of the entrance examination to vocational colleges and strive to enhance the adaptability of vocational education.
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