Teaching and Learning in Chinese Schools: Core Values and Pedagogic Philosophy

David Halpin

Emeritus Professor of Education, Institute of Education, University of London, London, UK.

DOI: 10.4236/chnstd.2014.31001                

Abstract

To understand better teaching and learning in schools in modern China, it is not enough to see its pedagogic philosophy as merely a reflection of communist ideology. Core values derived from China’s ancient civilization, especially the teachings of Confucius, arguably exert as much, maybe more, influence.

Keywords

Interactive Whole Class Teaching; Chinese Schools; Confucius

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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