Chapter 26 Renzi-Guichou Academic System

In order to facilitate reading, Cai Yuanpei also specially produced two documents, namely the "Interim Measures for General Education" and the "Interim Curriculum Standards for General Education".

Pointing to these two documents, Cai Yunpei recalled with a face full of emotion: "When I first served as the Minister of Education, I deeply felt that after the Revolution of 1911, educational ideas and methods should also change.

Although the "Guimao Academic System" is good, it only conforms to the imperial system and is not suitable for the republic, let alone the requirements of the Chinese people."

"Later, with the help of Zhuzhuang, Bohong, Mengdan and other friends, two documents were quickly released, and the Renzi-Guichou academic system was born, and the national education system was reformed." I couldn't help but take another pill.

Douzi continued to add: "Six years have passed in a flash, and now it seems a little out of date. Although I am looking for the advantages of Japanese education, I also want to hear the views from the United States."

The director-general of the Ministry of Education at this time was Cai Yuanpei's deputy minister when he was the top leader. The two had always had a good personal relationship. Even though Cai has resigned, his opinions can still have a significant impact on the Ministry of Education.

Cheng Nuo thought about it again and again, and decided to take a look at the documents in his hand first. After all, he didn't understand the Renzi-Guichou academic system at all, and it would be irresponsible to speak rashly.

The school system divides education into three stages according to regulations, namely primary school, secondary school, and higher education. But the difference is that primary education is divided into 4 years of junior primary school and 3 years of higher primary school. Secondary education is 4 years, and higher education is divided into universities.

3 or 4 years of undergraduate studies, 3 years of preparatory studies, etc.

It can be said that the prototype of the education system of later generations has already taken shape.

While reading, Cheng Nuo asked Cai Yuanpei about some details, and he quickly understood these two documents.

After much hesitation, Cheng Nuo still said: "Mr. Cai, I do have some opinions on some of the systems in it, but they are just my family's opinions. There will inevitably be mistakes. I hope you will bear with me."

When Cai Yuanpei heard this, he put down the beans in his hand, took out a paper and pen and said: "It's just you and me today, Zhiyuan just says it doesn't matter."

Seeing the serious look on the other side, Cheng Nuo also said seriously: "First, the period of primary education is too long. Mr. Cai, you see, although the new academic system is three to four years shorter than the Manchu and Qing academic system,

, but seven years together is still too long, which is very detrimental to children’s physical and mental development and only destroys their interest in studying.”

Cai Yuanpei thought for a moment and asked, "Zhiyuan, do you have any countermeasures?"

Cheng Nuo directly cited the experience of later generations: "In my opinion, six years is enough for the integration of junior high school, high school and primary school. We should enter school at the age of six and graduate at the age of 12."

Cai Yuanpei frowned, and after writing down the suggestions, he suddenly asked: "A single move can affect the whole body. In this way, middle and higher education will have to be adjusted."

"That's the truth, and this is what I really want to say." Cheng Nuo clapped his hands, stood up, walked a few steps and then said: "Second, the number of years of secondary education is too short. It needs to be increased from four to six years, and divided into elementary schools.

Middle schools and higher schools. Middle school education plays an important role in connecting the previous and the following. On the one hand, it prepares for further education, and on the other hand, it lays the foundation for graduation and a livelihood. There are many courses and the learning time is too short, which is not enough to complete the educational goals."

Cai Yuanpei said with emotion: "I'm afraid the problem is not just that. Many students take desperate risks and choose to cheat in order to get into higher education. The establishment of college preparatory courses also proves that the quality of secondary education is worrying."

Cheng Nuo nodded, but did not continue the topic, but continued: "Third, the curriculum is too simple. Elementary and secondary education are fine, but when you go to university, in addition to the required courses, you should take into account the needs of each place.

Depending on the economic situation and student personality, elective courses should be increased appropriately."

When discovering this problem, Cheng Nuo also lamented that the mismatch between what students learn and what society needs has existed since the Republic of China. For example, law graduates can apply for civil servants. In society, whether it is public schools or private schools, many

The establishment of law school does not care whether students can make a living in other channels after graduation.

The problem of mismatch between supply and demand is really the same problem.

After hearing this, Cai Yuanpei closed his eyes tightly and felt a fever on his face. After a long time, he slowly said: "I, Cai, failed in my responsibility. I did not do a good job in checking the requirements at that time, which caused the development of domestic education to be difficult. I feel sorry for it."

Dear colleagues in the education sector.”

For ordinary people, it is difficult for his knowledge to surpass that of this era.

The reason why Cheng Nuo can talk freely here is also from the perspective of future generations. If you really put him in this great era, there is a high probability that he will not be as good as Cai Yuanpei and the others.

"Mr. Cai, you don't have to be like this. This is the result of the discussion of the entire education conference. How can you blame an individual?" Cheng Nuo poured a cup of hot tea and handed it over: "In my opinion, no education system can remain unchanged.

It’s always applicable.”

Taking the tea, Cai Yuanpei lifted the lid and took a sip, agreeing: "Yes, the Ministry of Education wants to seek changes and specially found students studying in Japan to listen to their opinions."

Cheng Nuo shook his head: "Japan values ​​virtue in its education system, but we also value Japan. We just want to follow others, how can we catch up with them?"

Looking at the cold moon through the window, he added: "National conditions are different, and imported products are just imported products after all. They will inevitably be acclimatized to the local environment. We should have our own characteristics."

Cai Yuanpei was very touched after hearing this: "I have long heard that 'the Ministry of Education only knows how to copy the Japanese system'. Now it seems that everyone has been grudges for a long time. I will go to the Ministry of Education to talk to Jingsheng tomorrow.

We can’t go back to the old path.”

The reason why the Ministry of Education copied the Japanese education system was more out of helplessness. When the academic system was first formulated, there were very few talents studying in Europe and the United States who specialized in education. As a result, they knew very little about the education provisions of each country, and most of them could be translated.

Doesn't apply either.

There are already a lot of students going to Japan to study. Given this base number, there will naturally be more students going to their normal schools to study education.

As a result, most of the representatives at the first temporary education conference organized by the Ministry of Education had returned from studying in Japan, which ultimately led to the formulation of an education system that was more Japanese-oriented.

The current reform of the Ministry of Education still chooses to listen to the opinions of Japanese normal students studying abroad, mostly out of inertia. It is no longer difficult to copy the European and American systems.

Cheng Nuo was just about to sit down and have a sip of tea when he saw Cai Yuanpei coming over with a smile and a stack of documents, and felt a chill in his back.

"Mr. Cai, what are you...?"

Cai Yuanpei said with a smile: "It was just a casual chat at first, but I didn't expect that Zhiyuan you have done a lot of research on education. This is the reform plan of Peking University that I have drafted. I want to hear your opinion again."

"Mr. Cai, you really just caught a sheep!"

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