Construction and Development of Learning Cities:Global Practice and Local Strategies
Learning cities have developed in foreign countries for nearly half a century,accumulating and forming a set of relatively mature and versatile operating models and experiences.Through the European economic theory model based on the projects,the North American intelligence theory model based on technology,the East Asian relationship theory model based on the government,and the African idealism model based on basic development,the paper introduces and analyzes systematically the construction and development of learning cities in different regions,refine theirs experience and reference to the construction and development of China's learning-oriented cities in the new era.And on the basis above,the paper proposes the local promotion strategies that fit the reality of China:to create a learning atmosphere for the whole society and foster a"learning culture";to strengthen learning communities construction and promote residents'lifelong learning;to create more learning opportunities and expand the scope of sharing education;to broaden diversified financial support and establish and improve the relevant institutional guarantees,etc.