Changes in general education curriculum in Chinese universities
September 02, 2020
Original Article: http://www.china.org.cn/opinion/2020-07/12/content_76258881.htm
The general education (GE) curriculum movement originating in the United States is only now taking center stage in undergraduate education in China, becoming a mandatory graduation requirement and a core component of the country's university education system.
The Outline of China's National Plan for Medium-Term and Long-Term Education Reform and Development (2010-2020) identified the overarching goal of utilizing general education to promote all-round student development. The Ministry of Education seeks to eliminate barriers across various knowledge disciplines, so that the mutual foundational interconnected nature of human knowledge and learning can become more explicit.
The broadening of GE curriculum varies with the institutions involved, given their own mission, history, culture, educational objectives, and future development plans. Nonetheless, they are all offering broader and deeper learning experience, highlighting the appreciation of diverse cultures, advocating active community involvement, and underscoring the significance of whole-person development.