Portraits of Chinese schools

Abstract

The book unravels the mysteries of the Chinese school system to enable international scholars to better understand the logic of basic education in China. By collecting the latest, first-hand empirical data, it outlines a panoramic and vivid portrait of Chinese schools from principals', teachers', students' and parents' perspectives, including descriptions of their daily lives. It also interprets different stakeholders' duties and explains the unique characteristics and operation model of Chinese schools. It is of interest to all those who are concerned with the current situation and the future of the Chinese school system and basic education in China, especially international researchers, policymakers, and parents wanting to know what is really happening in schools. Introduction Disclose the Mysteries of Chinese School -- Part I Principals of Chinese School -- The Selection of Principals in Chinese Primary and Secondary School -- One Day of A Chinese Principal -- Creative Leadership of Outstanding Principals in Chinese Primary and Secondary School -- Part II Teachers of Chinese School -- Images of Teachers in Chinese Society -- One Day of Chinese Head Teachers -- Pursuing meaningful teaching: Teaching and Scientific Research of Chinese Teachers -- Part III Students of Chinese School -- One Day of Chinese Students -- Cultivation of Chinese Students' Collective Identity -- Chinese Students' Experience of the University Entrance Examination -- Part IV Parents of Chinese School -- Parenting Style and Educational Philosophy of Chinese Parents -- One Day of Chinese Parents -- The Hardly School-Choice Process of Chinese Parents -- Part V School organizations of Chinese School -- Chinese High-quality Schools: the Model Senior High School -- The Innovation of Chinese School Organizations: Reform of Educational Collectivization -- The New Model of Chinese School Improvement Process: Relying on the School Culture Construction -- The Epilogue.