In recent years, the "double reduction" policy has attracted extensive attention and discussion in the field of education in China. With the introduction of a series of policies, the homework burden of primary and secondary school students has gradually been reduced, and family education expenditure has also been reduced to a certain extent. However, data and findings show that not all measures have the desired effect. Especially in the supplementary measure of "52" after-school services, problems gradually emerged: from the development of interests to tutoring homework, from burden reduction measures to practical operations that run counter to the opposite. Students, parents, and teachers should be heeded in their calls for this kind of "after-school service". This paper will develop thoughts and insights on the reduction of the burden of education from different perspectives on the purpose, practical operation and problems of "52" after-school services.
The original intention of the "double reduction" policy was to return education to school and reduce family education expenditure. However, in reality, problems such as students leaving school early, parents commuting to and from work conflict with picking up and dropping off their children, and parents lack the energy or ability to help their children with homework. As a result, the "52" after-school service came into being. From Monday to Friday, two hours of after-school service every day provide students with opportunities for hobby development and cultivate all-round development. However, problems in practice gradually became apparent. Many schools are unable to provide enough space and teachers to support after-school services, resulting in what was originally an interest developing into tutoring assignments or even teaching new lessons. Supplementary measures that were supposed to ease the burden of schoolwork on students have become contrary to the original intention.
Li Zhenxi, a member of the China Education 30 Forum, conducted a survey on after-school extended services for primary and secondary school students, and the results showed that about 76Seven per cent of the population volunteered to participate in after-school extended services. However, when collecting feedback, many parents reported that their children's children could not keep up with the progress of their school's after-school services due to the frequent introduction of new lessons, assignments or exams. The results of the survey showed that 709% choose homework help as a staple of after-school services, 607% choose hosting and writing, 183% even reported that there was something new in the course. These figures reflect the excessive amount of time students spend in school, the high level of academic pressure, and the heavy workload of teachers. From the perspective of students and teachers, they are not satisfied with after-school services.
After the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, some schools that did not provide after-school services began to charge fees in disguise, and parents had to pay additional fees. This makes many parents unhappy. In addition, after-school services, which were supposed to be implemented to reduce the burden of schoolwork, have been turned into an environment where new classes are taught or even homework is explained, which is contrary to the original purpose of reducing the workload. Thus, the survey data showed 60Nine percent want to eliminate after-school services. In this case, the existence of after-school services becomes meaningless and even further burdens the student.
The implementation of the "double reduction" policy is not achieved overnight, and top-level design and system reform are required. In order to truly solve the problem of heavy burden on students, it is necessary not only to reform the examination system, the admission system and the evaluation system, but also to provide diversified career choices and development paths, so that everyone can have more choices from primary school to university. Only when there is a stable job for both college and technical school graduates, and the salary of college and technical school graduates can support the family, parents will no longer insist that their children must go to college. In this way, the burden of schoolwork on students can be truly reduced.
Looking back at the whole article, we see the phenomenon of "52" after-school services becoming sour, as well as related surveys and data. Students, parents and teachers are dissatisfied with after-school services. In order to truly reduce the burden on students, the burden of education should be comprehensively reformed at the institutional level. At the same time, parents and society should have a rational understanding of the expectations and requirements of education, no longer blindly pursue further education and training, and give children more choices. Only in this way can the true goal of education be achieved and the well-rounded future people can be cultivated. Let's work together for a better future for education!