The Role of Chinese Philosophy in the Education System of China

Mir Ruhal; Qu Linxin; Abdul Basit Khan; Tanveer Ahmad; Lin Fang

doi:10.53103/cjess.v4i4.252

Authors

Mir Ruhal Shaanxi Normal University, China
Qu Linxin Shaanxi Normal University, China
Abdul Basit Khan Shaanxi Normal University, China
Tanveer Ahmad Shaanxi Normal University, China
Lin Fang Shaanxi Normal University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53103/cjess.v4i4.252

Keywords:

Role, Chinese Philosophy, Education System, China

Abstract

The Chinese education system is the product of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism that formed the bedrock of Chinese culture and norms. Confucianism deals with moral development, obedience, and social organization in the education of China, hence the values of filiality, loyalty and righteousness are cultivated in the curriculum. Teachers govern the classroom and students listen to them as this educational model presupposes respect for the superior authority and cultural heritage from Confucianism principles. Integrating Taoism into education supports students’ well-being as the ancient teachings promote harmony. It emphasizes the processes of learning through activities, ideas and the accomplishment of coupled P. E and arts education. Many concepts of Taoism are tied into the learning processes to engage the students and allow them to discover what intrigues and inspires them as well as adequately develop them. These two strategies are philosophy of Buddhism in the system of education through the practices of mindfulness and ethical principles. It is for this reason mindfulness programs will assist the students in developing concentration, stress management, and be able to display cordiality. Thus, ethical conduct is taught to Buddhist students to behave righteously and be responsible, which also fosters good school climate. Altogether, these philosophies contribute to the practices of educational systems in China that focuses on the moral values and social and personal intelligences. The transformation of such traditional values into circulation and training of a teacher compels the schools to offer a distinct education model that is geared towards the production of cultured, academically excellent and moral people. Thus, it makes Chinese education unique and maintains the core values of developing the whole man.

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