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URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357945
DOI: 10.25656/01:35794; 10.35468/6239-02
URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357945
DOI: 10.25656/01:35794; 10.35468/6239-02
| Title |
Primary school teacher education in China |
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| Authors |
Liu, Mei-Ling   ;
Parade, Ralf |
| Source | Schlesier, Juliane [Hrsg.]; Frey, Anne [Hrsg.]; Hoya, Fabian [Hrsg.]; Parade, Ralf [Hrsg.]; Rank, Astrid [Hrsg.]: Foundations of learning. Unveiling the mosaic of primary education systems worldwide. Bad Heilbrunn : Verlag Julius Klinkhardt 2026, S. 58-96. - (Grundschule International / Primary Education International) |
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| Keywords (German) | Grundschule; Lehrerbildung; Primarbereich; Curriculum; Lehrerausbildung; Bildungsreform; Bildungssystem; China |
| sub-discipline | Intercultural and International Comparative Educational Research Curriculum and Teaching / School Pedagogy |
| Document type | Article (from a serial) |
| ISBN | 978-3-7815-6239-4; 978-3-7815-2777-5; 9783781562394; 9783781527775 |
| Language | English |
| Year of creation | 2026 |
| review status | Peer-Reviewed |
| Abstract (English): | With a legacy of organised education spanning millennia, China's schooling system is shaped by enduring intellectual and administrative traditions. Since the late Qing Dynasty in 19th century, China's primary, secondary, and higher education systems have undergone a modernisation process, adopting Western-oriented principles. Despite the continuous reforms witnessed in the 21st century, there is a paucity of systematic research on the current structures of primary school teacher education, even though China performs exceptionally well in international assessments such as PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). This article examines the structures of primary education and teacher education in China in recent years, with a particular focus on primary schools. It provides an overview of their historical development, current institutional organisation, status, student selection mechanisms, scale, and curricular frameworks. Drawing on state policies, statistical reports, and institutional regulations and plans, the study identifies key developments and trends in teacher education. The findings reveal that, alongside traditional normal universities and colleges, elite comprehensive universities in China have also begun to offer teacher education programmes aimed at enhancing teaching excellence. The study highlights significant trends shaping primary school teacher education, including expansion, quality enhancement, systematisation, and standardisation, underpinned by both political and financial support. These developments have contributed to the growing reputation of the teaching profession as a meritocratic and increasingly attractive career path. In conclusion, the article summarises and discusses the implications of these developments for the ongoing professionalisation of student teachers in China. (DIPF/Orig.) |
| is part of: | Foundations of learning. Unveiling the mosaic of primary education systems worldwide |
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| Date of publication | 15.07.2026 |
| Citation | Liu, Mei-Ling; Parade, Ralf: Primary school teacher education in China - In: Schlesier, Juliane [Hrsg.]; Frey, Anne [Hrsg.]; Hoya, Fabian [Hrsg.]; Parade, Ralf [Hrsg.]; Rank, Astrid [Hrsg.]: Foundations of learning. Unveiling the mosaic of primary education systems worldwide. Bad Heilbrunn : Verlag Julius Klinkhardt 2026, S. 58-96. - (Grundschule International / Primary Education International) - URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-357945 - DOI: 10.25656/01:35794; 10.35468/6239-02 |
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