China's Experiences in Developing Lifelong Education, 1978-2017

Autor/in	Wu, Zunmin
Titel	China's Experiences in Developing Lifelong Education, 1978-2017
Quelle	In: ECNU Review of Education, 4 (2021) 4, S.857-872 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2096-5311
DOI	10.1177/2096531120953959
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Lifelong Learning; Educational Policy; Educational Practices; Educational Change; Educational Development; Civil Rights; Civics; Literacy; Human Resources; Government Role; Federal Government; Program Development; Program Implementation; Quality of Life; Adult Education; Educational History; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Bildungspraxis; Bildungsreform; Bildungsentwicklung; Bürgerrechte; Grundrechte; Zivilrecht; Staatsbürgerkunde; Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Humankapital; Bundesregierung; Programmplanung; Lebensqualität; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; History of education; Bildungsgeschichte
Abstract	Purpose: This study systematically reviews the China's progress in lifelong education (LLE) policies, theories, and practices in the 40 years since its reform and opening-up and provides several guidelines for developing LLE going forward. Design/Approach/Methods: This study analyzes the characteristics of LLE in China through a review of its developmental process and prospects at the policy, theoretical, and practical levels. Findings: While following the goals of LLE set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, China has developed and implemented LLE with distinctly Chinese characteristics. The development of LLE in China has focused on protecting citizens' learning rights, improving civic literacy, and enhancing human resources. This study reveals four aspects of China's experiences of LLE development. First, as the primary actor in promoting LLE, the government took responsibility for providing guidance and leadership in the development and implementation of LLE. Second, the people's enthusiastic response to and expectation of the further enhancement of their spiritual cultivation and quality of life established LLE's practical status. Third, the socioeconomic and political context consolidated the value foundation of LLE development. Fourth, the positive responses of the academic community and follow-up studies promoted policy-oriented processes and practice-based scientific development. Originality/Value: In addition to suggestions for the creation of an LLE system with Chinese characteristics, this study reveals several core theoretical topics of LLE development in China that warrant further research. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01