This is China of 1926. During this period, taking Shanghai, where the price level is relatively high, as an example, "A catty of rice costs more than 5 cents, and 1 silver dollar can buy about 18 catty of rice; Pork averages 1.4 cents to 1.5 cents per catty, and 1 silver dollar can buy 7 kilograms of pork; Cotton cloth is about 0/.2 cents per square foot 1.4 cents, and 1 silver dollar can buy 8 feet of cotton cloth; Sugar per catty 1 min, vegetable oil per catty 1 min, salt per catty 2-3 points. " Beijing's "ordinary workers are basically average daily" and "the average rent per room is 65438+ 0.25 yuan per month". (Refer to Economic and Social History Review, No.3, 20 15, Income Levels and Living Conditions of Various Classes in the Early Years of the Republic of China)
When we understand the economic situation of that era and read "4 million", what will come to mind first? Yes, this person whose mission is to transform rural life in China is Mr. Tao Xingzhi.
From 65438 to 0926, 33-year-old Mr. Tao Xingzhi and his colleagues organized a conference on teachers' research, published the Declaration on Transforming Rural Education in China, formulated our creed, and prepared to test rural normal schools. This set of data was put forward by him in order to concentrate on running rural normal schools well. From this set of data, we can see Mr. Wang's determination and courage to devote himself to the reform of rural education, as well as his foresight in educational development-starting from the most populous countryside and starting from the normal schools that train teachers. Activate the source of living water and let a good education reach every village, every family and every child in China.
"We firmly believe that education should turn environmental resistance into help." "We firmly believe that sharing weal and woe between teachers and students is the best education." "We firmly believe that rural schools should be the center of transforming rural life." "We firmly believe that ..." Every one of these 18 creeds was smashed like a clank oath, and rang on the land of China like Lei Zhen in spring. Today, these educational thoughts still deeply influence us. How does Lide Shu Ren's educational goal land? How to implement the course teaching reform? How to run a good education in rural schools without funds? When we are faced with endless educational problems, we might as well calm down and read Mr. Wang's article, perhaps we will regain our initial courage and find the way forward.
Xunzi said in "Persuasion": "Earthworms have no slave benefits, and their bones and muscles are strong. They eat the earth and drink the yellow land, and they are also diligent. " Isn't Mr. Wang such a person? Walking in the world, if we can closely link the fate of the country and the nation with ourselves, we will have the courage and strength to overcome all difficulties. Because his heart is filled with the hope of a nation.