Educational Governance in China [electronic resource] /
Yang, Ming.author.
Ni, Hao.author.
This book presents a comprehensive and cutting-edge overview of the educational governance reform trajectory and the latest issues in China, addressing several important topics such as administration, internal management, provision, enrollment, employment, financing, examinations, evaluation and quality assurance. In addition, this important and timely book discusses the educational system at all levels, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, and each chapter ends with a discussion of the status quo, problems facing China and coping strategies for further reform. The past 68 years (1949-2016) have seen a sea change in social, economic, cultural, political and educational fields. Systematically describing the educational landscape in China, the book also reveals how the massive changes in China have shaped education, and how education has responded to the new demands placed on it. Offering essential insights into educational reform in China, the book represents a valuable resource, especially for researchers and graduate students in the field of education.
1. Defining Educational System -- 2. Pursuing Good Governance: Educational Administration System in China -- 3. Increasing Education Vigor: Internal Management System in Schools in China -- 4. Engaging Social Actors: Educational Provision System in China -- 5. Strengthening Educational Autonomy: Educational Enrollment System in China -- 6. Moving towards Market Orientation: the System of Employment in China -- 7. Expanding the Channels: Education Financing System in China -- 8. Balancing between Social Equality and Meritocracy: the System of Examination in China -- 9. Aiming at School Improvement: Educational Evaluation System in Primary and Secondary Schools -- 10. Ensuring Higher Education Performance: Quality Assurance System of Higher Education in China.
This book presents a comprehensive and cutting-edge overview of the educational governance reform trajectory and the latest issues in China, addressing several important topics such as administration, internal management, provision, enrollment, employment, financing, examinations, evaluation and quality assurance. In addition, this important and timely book discusses the educational system at all levels, from primary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, and each chapter ends with a discussion of the status quo, problems facing China and coping strategies for further reform. The past 68 years (1949-2016) have seen a sea change in social, economic, cultural, political and educational fields. Systematically describing the educational landscape in China, the book also reveals how the massive changes in China have shaped education, and how education has responded to the new demands placed on it. Offering essential insights into educational reform in China, the book represents a valuable resource, especially for researchers and graduate students in the field of education.
Schools.
Educational tests and measuremen.
Educational Policy and Politics.
Schools and Schooling.
Assessment, Testing and Evaluation.