In the history of education in China, Xu Zhengqing was an advocate of modern education reform, and his educational thought and practice had a far-reaching impact on education in China. This article will start with Xu Zhengqing's background and educational ideas, and discuss his contribution to China's educational reform.

Background and educational concept

Xu Zhengqing, male, 1909, a native of Nanjing, Jiangsu, was a famous educator and scientist in modern China. He studied abroad for many years, and successively studied at Cornell University, University of Chicago and Harvard University in the United States, and obtained doctoral degrees in economics, education and psychology. These learning experiences laid the foundation for the formation of his educational concept.

Xu Zhengqing's educational philosophy can be summarized as "holistic education". He believes that education should cultivate students' all-round development, including intelligence, morality and physique. He advocates the combination of education and social practice, pays attention to the cultivation of students' practical operation ability, and emphasizes students' subjectivity and creativity.

Xu Zhengqing's Educational Reform Practice

Xu Zhengqing's educational reform practice in China mainly focuses on the following aspects:

1. Education system reform

Xu Zhengqing believes that the education system in China needs profound reform. He advocates the establishment of an open and diversified education system to encourage students' personality development and innovative ability. He advocates the close contact between schools and society and disciplines, and the cooperation between schools and enterprises and communities to cultivate students' practical ability and social responsibility.

2. Curriculum reform

Xu Zhengqing emphasized the diversity and flexibility of the curriculum. He advocates that courses should be close to students' interests and needs, and pay attention to cultivating students' practical operation ability and innovation ability. He advocates the combination of curriculum and social practice, pays attention to the cultivation of students' practical ability and encourages students to actively participate in social practice activities.

3. Teaching method reform

Xu Zhengqing advocated the reform of teaching methods. He emphasizes students' subjectivity and creativity, and advocates that teachers should act as guides and promoters to encourage students' autonomous learning and inquiry spirit. He advocates the use of group discussion, experimental teaching, problem solving and other teaching methods to stimulate students' interest and initiative in learning.