The Development of Kindergarten Curriculum in China Over the Past 120 Years
Since 1903,China's kindergarten curriculum has undergone several changes,evolving through four distinct phases:from the era of sprouts and exploratory breakthroughs(1903-1948),to the period of unified regulations and twists and turns(1949-1977),then to the time of returns and second starts(1978-2000),and finally to the current era of focus on quality and diverse reforms(2001—present).Over these 120 years,the essential views of kindergarten curricula in China have continuously been scientificized,with goals becoming more appropriate,content increasingly life-based,implementation more varied and playful,and evaluation more process-oriented and standardized.To address the fundamental issues currently limiting the development of kindergarten curricula in China,we need to construct an independent knowledge system for Chinese kindergarten curricula and enhance its influence,thereby promoting the overall improvement of kindergarten curriculum quality across the country.This requires us to handle well the relationship between"introducing from abroad",localization,and"promoting abroad",as well as between unified standards,regional adaptation,and balanced development.
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