ERIC Number: EJ1439651
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-764X
EISSN: EISSN-1469-3577
Do Chinese Secondary Schools Develop Global Citizens?
Cambridge Journal of Education, v54 n4 p397-416 2024
This paper examines the nature of global citizenship education in Chinese secondary schools by investigating what kind of global citizens these institutions try to develop in the twenty-first century. Drawing on qualitative data from six high schools in China, the study reveals a distinctive Chinese perspective shaping the understanding of global citizenship. Educators purposefully harmonise the attributes of global citizens with cultural and traditional values inherent to the Chinese context, actively seeking common ground while adhering to national government policies. The research underscores a deliberate effort to connect global citizenship with the necessity of adapting to international competition and China's role in world leadership. Furthermore, notable variations emerge among schools in their conceptualisations of developing global citizens, reflecting diverse expectations aligned with the different strata of students within China's highly centralised education system. This exploration provides insights into the nuanced nature of global citizenship education in Chinese secondary schools.
Descriptors: Global Approach, High School Students, International Relations, Foreign Countries, Citizenship Education, Social Differences, Educational Practices, Educational Administration, Teacher Attitudes, Asian Culture, Social Values, Nationalism, Public Policy, Government School Relationship, Outcomes of Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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