Ye Shengtao, as an outstanding figure in the field of Chinese education in the 20th century, has had a profound impact on modern Chinese education through his educational thought and practice.
He grew up during a period of social upheaval in China and witnessed the transformation of Chinese education from traditional to modern.
In this process, Ye Shengtao not only has a deep affection for traditional Chinese culture, but also actively faces the changes of modern society, and strives to explore the integration of tradition and modernity in education.
Ye Shengtao was born in 1878 in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, a fertile land of traditional Confucian culture.
He received a deep traditional cultural influence in his family education, and his father was a Confucian educator, who laid a solid literary foundation for Ye Shengtao.
However, it was in this hotbed of traditional culture that he developed a keen interest in ancient Chinese literature and classics.
Ye Shengtao grew up at a time of social upheaval in China, where he experienced war, political change, and social upheaval.
The changes of this era have stimulated his concern for social issues, and also made him deeply feel the plight of traditional culture in the face of the new era.
This unique life experience made Ye Shengtao start his thinking and practice of education early.
Under the background of the times full of changes and challenges, Ye Shengtao entered the Tsinghua Academy Xi, and later went to Japan to study, where he was exposed to advanced Western educational concepts, and gradually formed his unique educational concepts.
His exposure to social upheaval and his in-depth understanding of traditional culture provided a deep basis for reflection on his later educational philosophy.
The era in which Ye Shengtao lived was not only an era under the profound influence of traditional Chinese culture, but also an era under the impact of modern Western civilization.
In the context of this era, Ye Shengtao gradually clarified his educational pursuit, committed to inheriting traditional Chinese culture, and at the same time accepted the new concept of modern education, becoming one of the outstanding representatives of modern Chinese education thought.
Ye Shengtao was deeply influenced by traditional Confucian culture, and his attitude towards traditional education concepts was both inherited and innovative.
While inheriting the tradition, he pays more attention to integrating the needs of contemporary society and injecting new ideas and vitality into Chinese education.
On the one hand, Ye Shengtao's inheritance of traditional Confucianism is reflected in his deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
He respected the classics and advocated the study and Xi of traditional subjects such as ancient literature, history, and philosophy, believing that the humanistic spirit and moral norms contained in them were essential to shaping the character of students.
He emphasized the role of Confucian classics in cultivating students' morality, wisdom and morality, and regarded traditional culture as the soul and foundation of cultivating students.
On the other hand, Ye Shengtao's innovation is mainly reflected in the criticism and reform of the traditional education model.
He is deeply aware of the lag and shortcomings of traditional education in meeting the needs of modern society.
To this end, he advocated pragmatism education, emphasizing that the purpose of education is to cultivate students' practical abilities and sense of social responsibility.
He advocated the integration of literature with practical life, and advocated the teaching of subjects that focused on practical application, so that students could better adapt to the changes in society.
While inheriting the tradition, Ye Shengtao also criticized the rigidity and formalism of traditional education, and advocated personality development and innovative thinking.
He encourages students to think independently, focusing on cultivating students' creativity and innovation ability to adapt to the needs of the rapid development of modern society.
Ye Shengtao's philosophy of Chinese education is one of the core of his educational thoughts.
He believes that language education is not only the teaching of words and language, but also the cultivation of humanistic spirit and the cultivation of ideological quality.
The following are the main features of Ye Shengtao's language education philosophy:
Ye Shengtao advocated that Chinese education should cultivate students' humanistic qualities, so that they can have comprehensive humanities knowledge such as literature, history, and philosophy.
He believes that language is the carrier of the humanistic spirit, and through the study of Xi language, students should cultivate broad literary feelings, profound historical thinking, and form all-round humanistic qualities.
In Ye Shengtao's view, Chinese education should not shape students into a unified model, but should respect and develop the individuality of each student.
He encouraged students to be creative, cultivate their ability to think independently, and stimulate students' interest in life, art, literature and other aspects through language education, so as to form the ability to learn and Xi independently.
Ye Shengtao advocates linking Chinese education with practical life, and pays attention to cultivating students' practical application ability.
He believes that Chinese education should not only pay attention to students' basic knowledge such as grammar and rhetoric, but also pay attention to students' practical application ability in society, so that students can have language expression and thinking ability to solve practical problems.
Ye Shengtao believes that Chinese education should cultivate students' emotions and thoughts through the reading of literary works.
The emotions and thoughts contained in literary works can profoundly influence students, enabling them to better understand life and society, and thus form a positive outlook on life and values.
Ye Shengtao's views on children's education run through his entire educational philosophy, he deeply understands the characteristics of children, pays attention to children's physical and mental development, and puts forward a series of unique and inspiring views on children's education.
Ye Shengtao emphasizes respect for children's individuality, believing that each child is a unique individual with different interests, talents and development potential.
He opposes a one-size-fits-all approach to education, advocating for the development of each child's personality and the cultivation of independent thinking and creative thinking through a deep understanding of each child.
In the process of children's growth, Ye Shengtao pays attention to cultivating children's emotional and psychological literacy.
He believes that children's education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about the cultivation of children's emotions.
Through literature, art and other art forms, children can be fully developed in emotional expression and feelings.
Ye Shengtao advocates the use of inspirational education methods to guide children's active learning and Xi by stimulating their interest and curiosity.
He advocated that children should be allowed to exert their autonomy in a free learning and Xi environment, and that their active thinking and problem-solving skills should be cultivated.
Ye Shengtao believes that children need to acquire knowledge through hands-on practice in the process of learning Xi.
He emphasized the importance of practical experience, and through field trips and experiments, children can have an in-depth understanding of what they have learned in practice and develop practical skills.
Ye Shengtao's influence in the field of Chinese education is far-reaching, and his educational philosophy and views on children's education have had a long-term and positive impact on Chinese education, forming his unique legacy in the history of education.
The concept of comprehensive quality education advocated by Ye Shengtao is still of enlightening significance today.
He pays attention to students' humanistic literacy, emotional development and practical ability cultivation, and these views are still relevant in current educational practice.
Ye Shengtao's concept emphasizes the comprehensiveness and individualization of education, and provides a useful reference for contemporary education reform.