Presents 18 articles which were published in Chinese educational journals during 1979 and 1980. Topics discussed include the criterion of truth, the place of Mao Zedong in the ideology of education, the proper function of universities and colleges in relation to the economy, and the tremendous growth in the secondary education sector since 1965.…

Explores the relationship of Communist theory to education and curriculum development in China. Suggests that politics is the basis of all educational activities and that development of productive laborers with socialist consciousness is the primary educational objective. (DB)

Describes how early childhood education in China is influenced by classroom activities, the family, the process of revolutionary social change, and environmental surroundings. (DB)

This entire issue is devoted to the topic of how the worker-peasant is educated in China. An historical overview is provided, the concept, policies, and objectives of worker-peasant education are examined, and programs are described. The important role played by the mass media in adult education is also examined. (RM)

The materials selected for translation in this issue deal with the teaching profession in postrevolutionary China, focusing mainly on the primary and secondary levels. Emphases include the political role of teachers, influences of the communist party on education, social role of teachers, and changes in the teaching profession since 1949.…

Twelve articles are presented on various aspects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics education in China. Emphasis is placed on the significant changes in educational policy that have taken place in response to changes in the political situation. Most of the articles deal with the newly compiled uniform textbooks for high schools. (DB)

Describes the Chinese view of decision making in education and offers information on the structure and organization of decision making, the relationship between educational policy and Communist Party policy, and centralization in educational administration. (DB)

Identifies the role of family and community in the education of elementary and secondary school students in China. Particular emphasis is placed on family and community involvement with students and teachers. Topics discussed include family-teacher conferences, grandparent responsibilities, parental responsibilities for disciplining students, and…

Shows how schooling and work experience programs are integrated in China. Emphasizes that the socialist work ethic is the basis for all educational activities. Discusses attempts of Chinese educators to find the best formula for combining labor and formal study of academic subjects. (DB)

Ten articles, taken from the "Encyclopedia Yearbook of China, 1980," provide a comprehensive survey of Chinese education in the post-Mao era. Topics discussed include educational administration; preschool, elementary, secondary, and higher education; technical schools; special education; physical education; education for the workers;…

Explains the procedures in China by which candidates for entrance to certain secondary and all postsecondary institutions are chosen. Traces trends in admission policies during the 1960s and 1970s and discusses the relationship of political influences (particularly the anti-intellectualism of the Cultural Revolution) to admission policy. (DB)