Moving towards Equity and Excellence:Evolution of Principal Training Policies for Primary and Secondary Schools in China over the Past Three Decades
Through the analysis of various policy documents on the training of primary and secondary school principals issued in China from 1989 to 2024,it was found that the role of principals in the training policies for primary and secondary school principals is a combination of multiple roles such as teachers,managers,leaders,and educationists.The training objectives emphasize"loyalty"and the content of training courses has shifted from general training to specialized training led by quality education implementation.The training methods have changed from single to diversified,from focusing on theoretical teaching to practical teaching,forming a four-level principal training management system characterized by hierarchical management,and a four-level training provision system from"closed-loop"to"open pattern".The training funds and systems for principals in primary and secondary schools have also been strongly guaranteed.
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