Educating the Whole Person Rather than Making Tools:Yang Shuzi's Educational Philosophy and Its Contemporary Significance
Yang Shuzi is a prominent contemporary scientist and educator whose educational philosophy features notable themes and profound insights.His theoretical framework encompasses educational ontology,teleology,and methodology,forming a comprehensive system.The essence of his educational philosophy is reflected in several aspects:education's fundamental nature lies in educating the whole person rather than making tools;its purpose is to nurture modern Chinese individuals with innovative spirit;its content encompasses cultural integrity;and its approach emphasizes the integration of learning,thinking,and practice,grounded in practical experience with emphasis on classical text recitation and poetry education.Yang's educational philosophy has been integrated into the theory and practice of quality education in Chinese universities.Its significance extends beyond enriching educational theoretical systems,particularly theories of quality education and humanistic education,to addressing and rectifying the practical issues of"making tools"and"misalignment"in education.It has promoted cultural education,especially traditional Chinese cultural education,facilitating the localized innovation of Chinese university quality education within the global educational framework.At present,as China pursues its goal of becoming an educational powerhouse and with the approaching 30th anniversary of quality education in Chinese universities,there is a pressing need for dedicated educators with true educational spirit,making the study and promotion of Yang Shuzi's educational philosophy particularly significant.
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