New Geography Curriculum Reform of Middle Schools in China
Date
2004
Authors
Min, Wang
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Publisher
The Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education
Abstract
China began new curriculum reforms in 2000. The reform changed the focus of geography from its traditional subject centered curriculum to permit the adoption of an integrated curriculum. The changes also emphasize elementary innovative spirits, practical capability, scientific and cultural accomplishment, and environmental awareness. Basic knowledge, skills, and methods suitable for lifelong learning are the general goals of the reform in middle schools and have influenced Chinese education deeply. The purpose of this paper is to
report on three facets of the reform movement: 1) how it affected the curriculum in general; 2) the plan for implementation; and 3) the influences on textbooks.
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Keywords
geography, curricula reform, middle schools, China
Citation
Min, W. (2004). New geography curriculum reform of middle schools in China. Research in Geographic Education, 6, pp. 37-44.