Springer Constructing a Future Development Model for China’s Basic Education (Research in Chinese Education)

Focusing on the future development of basic education in China, and on overcoming related issues, this book identifies key breakthroughs, priorities and important fields of basic education reform. In addition, it introduces the “Three Power Model” – decision-making, principals’ leadership, and learning power – to help address the challenges of future development. Unlike much of the research on basic education reform, the book draws on a forward-thinking, realistic and comprehensive project: bringing together 15 universities and research institutes, 16 provincial administration departments, and 100 selected primary and secondary schools, it has also been strongly endorsed by the nation’s leaders. After five years of practice and innovation, it has made significant breakthroughs in many provinces. Sharing unique insights into the project and its outcomes, the book offers an invaluable asset for education researchers, primary and secondary school teachers, and anyone interested in the evolution of basic education in China. From the Back Cover Focusing on the future development of basic education in China, and on overcoming related issues, this book identifies key breakthroughs, priorities and important fields of basic education reform. In addition, it introduces the “Three Power Model” – decision-making, principals’ leadership, and learning power – to help address the challenges of future development. Unlike much of the research on basic education reform, the book draws on a forward-thinking, realistic and comprehensive project: bringing together 15 universities and research institutes, 16 provincial administration departments, and 100 selected primary and secondary schools, it has also been strongly endorsed by the nation’s leaders. After five years of practice and innovation, it has made significant breakthroughs in many provinces. Sharing unique insights into the project and its outcomes, the book offers an invaluable asset for education researchers, primary and secondary school teachers, and anyone interested in the evolution of basic education in China. About the Author Pei Dina is a professor and doctoral tutor at the Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, a distinguished professor at Zhejiang Normal University, director of the Zhejiang Basic Education Research Center, a member of the Basic Education Curriculum Textbook Expert Working Committee under the Ministry of Education, and a prominent education expert in China. Her research focuses on the reform and development of basic education, which has a great influence on China’s educational theory and practice. Her contributions have been recognized with the National Educational Achievement Award, China Publishing Government Award, Chinese Best Publications (books) Award, and other national awards. Bao Dongming is a professor at the Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University, and the executive editor in chief of International and Comparative Education, which is published by Beijing Normal University. His major research interests include basic education, curriculum and teaching, and comparative education. In addition to serving as the principal investigator in several national research and consultancy projects, he has published several books and dozens of articles in China Education Daily, Educational Research, International and Comparative Education and other CSSCI journals.