/KLOC-The Reform Movement, which started at the end of 0/9, aims at introducing western science and technology, education and culture, and improving China's comprehensive national strength. Westernization school played a key role in this movement. They founded a new school, which marked an important step towards the modernization of China's education system.
The Westernization School is a group of enlightened officials and intellectuals. They are deeply aware that China is backward in the fields of science, technology and education, and urgently need to absorb advanced knowledge from the West. In order to achieve this goal, they have taken a series of important measures, including building new schools.
The following are some landmark events and characteristics of the establishment of new schools by Westernization School:
Establishment of new schools: Westernization schools have established many new schools all over the country, which are based on western educational models and courses and have introduced modern scientific, engineering, military and cultural knowledge. These schools provide opportunities for the younger generation to accept western knowledge.
Hire foreign teachers: Westernization schools actively hire foreign teachers to teach various subjects, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, foreign languages and so on. These foreign teachers have provided China students with direct contact with western knowledge and culture.
Revision of textbooks and courses: Westernization School revised textbooks and courses and introduced western educational concepts and knowledge systems into China. They made a series of modern education plans, which promoted the modernization of education in China.
Educational system reform: The Westernization School carried out educational system reform, which divided the educational system into three stages: primary, intermediate and advanced, providing students with more levels of education. This educational system reform laid the foundation for the later educational reform.
Encourage study abroad: The Westernization School encourages China students to study abroad and experience the western culture and education system. This has prompted a number of outstanding overseas students to return to China and contributed to the modernization of China.
Science, technology and military education: The Westernization School attached great importance to science, technology and military education to improve China's national defense and technical strength. They set up craft schools and ship administration schools, and trained a number of engineers and military talents.