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China's Janus-faced Approach to Su Zhi Education: A Capability Perspective.
- Source :
- Journal of Human Development & Capabilities; Nov2014, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p308-319, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Su zhieducation has been adopted in schools in China to correct the overemphasis on test scores and to promote whole-person development. Althoughsu zhireform is not based on a capability approach, using such an approach helps to reveal the internal contradiction of the policy framework. A comprehensive analysis of the policy demonstrates that China'ssu zhipolicy is Janus-faced, as it merely pays “lip-service” to capability development while establishing several road-blocks to prevent Chinese schools from embracing a holistic approach to education. In doing this the paper contributes to the literature on the capability approach by summarizing a tentative list of irreducible core capabilities in the Chinese context. Given the lack of research on China as a case, the discussion on the capabilities derived fromsu zhieducation policy provides a reference point for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19452829
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Human Development & Capabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 99283423
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19452829.2013.877424