After three years of implementation of the double reduction policy, which schools have really reduced the burden on students?
The original intention and implementation of the double reduction policy.
The double reduction policy was officially launched on July 24, 2021, aiming to reduce the burden of homework and out-of-school training for students in compulsory education. The policy states that elementary school students are not allowed to do homework for more than one hour, that midterm exams are not held, that students are not graded, that student results are not published, and that elementary school students are not allowed to arrive at school before 8:20 a.m. There are also rules for off-campus training, including class time and tuition. However, more than three years have passed, has the burden on students really been lightened?Does the school strictly implement the double reduction policy?Let's take a look at the reality.
Although the original intention of the double reduction policy is to reduce the burden on students, in fact, the burden on many students is getting heavier and heavier. There are two main reasons for this. First, there is a lack of effective monitoring and enforcement. No matter how well a policy is formulated, if there is no one to oversee its implementation, it is just a piece of paper. Local education authorities are supposed to monitor the implementation of policies in schools. However, due to the requirements for political performance and test scores, many education departments turn a blind eye to the actual implementation of the double reduction policy in schools, and hardly pay attention to it, unless there is a complaint from a parent. As a result, many schools ignore the requirements of the national double reduction policy, and even require students to arrive at school around 7 o'clock in the morning, which seriously squeezes students' time and completely ignores the physical and mental health of students. How can this reduce the burden on students?
Secondly, the school has adopted various ways to cope with the inspection by the superiors. The school may have prepared two sets of schedules, one for inspection and one for normal classes. If there is an inspection by the superior, the school will notify each class in advance to change the class schedule. In addition, schools can also circumvent political restrictions by changing their names. For example, the mid-term exam was renamed the periodic academic exam, and the morning reading was renamed the safety duty. These practices seem reasonable, but in fact they run counter to national policy. However, because there is no supervision, as long as parents do not complain, the school and teachers will not be held responsible. Some schools have even taken advantage of extended opening hours to conduct exams or teach new subjects, resulting in children taking an extra two hours of classes in school and still having a lot of homework when they go home. In a way, the extended opening hours have increased the workload of students.
Imperfect regulations make it difficult to implement policies.
The effective implementation of the double reduction policy requires the strengthening of the regulatory mechanism. Compared with the formulation of the policy, there may be some omissions in the implementation process. Inadequate supervision has led schools to circumvent policies in various ways and continue to increase the burden on students. Therefore, improving the regulatory mechanism is the key to solving the problem.
First, the Ministry of Education must strengthen its oversight of schools. It is necessary to increase the frequency of inspections of schools to ensure that schools strictly implement policy requirements. At the same time, strengthen the supervision of parents, encourage parents to actively participate, and timely detect school violations.
Secondly, an information platform for students' homework and extracurricular training should be established to facilitate parents and students to understand the course schedule and homework requirements. This will improve the efficiency of communication between schools and parents and reduce the excessive demands on students.
In addition, schools and teachers should be encouraged to innovate teaching methods and improve the quality of education. By introducing a variety of teaching resources and classroom activities, students' interests and abilities can be cultivated, and students' academic pressure can be reduced.
It is the responsibility of society as a whole to reduce student tuition fees across the board.
The double reduction policy cannot fundamentally solve the problem of students' excessive homework burden. In order to truly reduce the burden on students, we need not only the efforts of the school and the school, but also the joint participation and efforts of the whole society.
First of all, family education plays a decisive role. Parents should improve their educational philosophy, not only evaluate their children based on their grades, but also pay attention to their children's physical and mental health and all-round development. Arrange your child's extracurricular activities reasonably, and do not pursue the results of various training classes and competitions excessively.
Second, schools need to innovate curricula and teaching methods. It is necessary to reduce a large amount of repetitive work, pay attention to cultivating students' practical ability and innovative spirit, and promote the development of teaching quality.
Finally, society must pay more attention to the problem of students' excessive workload. Cultivate and advocate a healthy learning environment, establish correct values, and reduce competitive pressure. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the supervision of training institutions to ensure that they run schools in accordance with laws and regulations.
In short,"Double minus"In the three years since the implementation of the policy, there has been no significant improvement in the reduction of students' burden. Factors such as inadequate supervision of policy implementation, schools with a variety of tricks, and extended opening hours have all increased the burden on students. In order to truly reduce the burden on students, we must start from family education, school education, social environment and other aspects, and work together with schools and society. It is necessary not only to strengthen the implementation and supervision of policies, but also to guide and cultivate the correct educational concepts of parents, schools, and society, and to create a relaxed learning environment and atmosphere. Only by working together as a whole can we truly reduce the burden on students and allow them to grow up healthier and more fulfilling.