As a key research base for humanities and social sciences designated by China's Ministry of Education and a national key research base for textbook development, the Institute of Curriculum and Instruction at East China Normal University is committed to sharing China's educational experience with the world. In recent years, the Institute has invited internationally influential scholars and experts to engage in dialogue on China's curriculum reform. These efforts led to the launch of China's first English-language book series devoted specifically to "Curriculum Reform and School Innovation in China."
The series is co-edited by Professor Cui Yunhuo, Professor Chen Shuangye, and Lee Shulman, former president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and professor emeritus at Stanford University. Associate Professors Wang Tao and Shi Yuchen serve as Executive Editors. The series is published in collaboration with the internationally renowned Springer Group ( https://www.springer.com/series/15932 ).
Volume 4
Curriculum Development and Implementation in Rural China
Co-authored by Professor Wu Gangping and Dr. Zhao Jing, the fourth volume, Curriculum Development and Implementation in Rural China , was published in 2024. Drawing on the policy foundations and practical experience of basic education curriculum reform and its continued development, the book addresses a set of central questions: What are the curriculum responsibilities of rural schools? How can schools formulate curriculum plans that enable them to fulfill these responsibilities creatively? How should curriculum implementation be organized? And how can curriculum be evaluated?
Overview
Guided by the principle of integrating knowledge and practice, and grounded in the realities of curriculum reform, the book examines six key themes in rural school curriculum development.
Theme 1, "Curriculum Responsibilities of Rural Schools," discusses how national and local curricula can be adapted for implementation at the school level and how distinctive school-based courses can be developed.
Theme 2, "Curriculum Planning in Rural Schools," explains methods for developing school-level curriculum plans and curriculum outlines.
Theme 3, "Illustrative Cases of Rural School Curriculum Plans," presents practical examples of school-level curriculum plans and curriculum outlines.
Theme 4, "Curriculum Implementation in Rural Schools," addresses implementation processes, resource development, and issues requiring attention.
Theme 5, "Curriculum Evaluation in Rural Schools," examines the evaluation of curriculum plans, implementation processes, and outcomes, as well as reform in evaluation.
Theme 6, "Curriculum Management in Rural Schools," discusses the management of national, local, and school-based curricula, together with routine instructional management.
The series is currently open to submissions of theoretical or empirical monographs by individual authors or co-authors, as well as edited collections. It plans to publish three volumes each year, continuing to share China's experiences in curriculum reform with the world.