High-Quality Development of Ethnic Education from the Practitioner's Perspective:Value Logic and Essential Orientation
Accelerating the high-quality development of ethnic education is a crucial aspect of ethnic work and the construction of an educational powerhouse in the new era.This study addresses the fundamental question of"What constitutes high-quality ethnic education development"by interviewing 30 rural teachers in Guangxi.The aim is to understand frontline teachers'perspectives on this concept and to promote the development of high-quality ethnic education.The study reveals that a more comprehensive,higher-quality,and more balanced alloca-tion of educational resources,a more scientific,ethnically-informed,and localized curriculum and teaching re-form,and more humanistic,diverse,and professional innovations in educational evaluation are significant indica-tors of high-quality ethnic education development as perceived by frontline teachers.The foundational value framework for high-quality ethnic education development,as seen by frontline teachers,is guided by fostering a strong sense of community within the Chinese nation,valuing the inheritance and innovation of traditional cul-tures from all ethnic groups,and aiming to achieve the free and comprehensive development of individuals.This study posits that the core pursuit of high-quality ethnic education development is centered on human moderniza-tion,with the goal of developing a Chinese-style modern ethnic education that is distinctively Chinese,reflects ethnic characteristics,aligns with the times,and is future-oriented.The hallmarks of high-quality ethnic educa-tion development are distinct characteristics,superior quality,and a strong capacity to meet needs.This process involves continuously optimizing and coordinating internal and external elements and mechanisms within the ethnic education system to enhance its overall quality,representing a sustained effort to elevate the level and quality of ethnic education.
High-quality development of ethnic educationEthnic educationRural teacherPractitioner's perspective