At night in the city, the lights dim, but the lights are still on in many homes. In these rooms, high school students put in great efforts in their pursuit of educational success. However, a parent of a sophomore high school student in Shandong Province had a question: "Is it okay for education to continue like this?"Can the child's body carry it?”。This question has caused society to think about the current situation of education. The living conditions of modern high school students increasingly demonstrate the phenomenon of involution in education, which leads to increasing learning pressure and great impact on students' physical health. This article examines the causes and consequences of involution in education, and proposes the necessity and solutions for reform in order to create a healthier learning environment for children.
Many students are in a state of long-term, high-intensity study, and their daily schedules are almost filled with studying. This situation does not allow students enough time to rest and do physical exercise, resulting in a decline in physical fitness year by year, and various health problems are also increasing. The data shows that the physical fitness of primary and secondary school students in China is declining year by year, and the myopia rate and the number of patients with depression are rising. The phenomenon of involution in education not only affects the physical health of students, but also has a great impact on students' mental health.
Expanding: With the expectations of the whole society and the expectations of parents, modern high school students are facing tremendous academic pressure. They are dealing with the pressure of heavy schoolwork every day, busy with homework and exams. Long study schedules deprive them of rest and recreation time, leading to a gradual decline in physical fitness and an increasing prevalence of myopia. In addition, many students also often feel anxious and depressed due to the lack of physical activity and relaxation time. This phenomenon of involution in education prevents students from being well-rounded and only striving for grades. As a result, the involution of education has had a serious impact on the physical and mental health of students.
The root cause of the problem of education lies not only in schools, but also in the perception of education in society as a whole. With the mentality of parents anxious to give their children an edge over the competition, education becomes a competition for pure pursuit of diplomas and grades. In order to meet the expectations of parents and the evaluation of society, schools have to raise the requirements for students, making the learning burden even heavier. The drawback of the education system itself lies in the overemphasis on test-taking skills and the neglect of the importance of students' individualized development and interest cultivation.
Expansion: Educational concepts and education systems are important reasons for the involution of education. Under the pressure of family and society, parents often only pursue their children's high grades and diplomas, while ignoring the development of their personality and interests. For parents, a good school and an excellent diploma are signs of success, and they don't want their children to lose at the starting line. Schools are under pressure from parents and society to constantly raise the demands on their students to meet their expectations. At the same time, there are problems with the education system itself. The current education system focuses too much on the development of students' test-taking skills and ignores the importance of cultivating students' creativity and hobbies. Therefore, we need to reform both the concept of education and the education system to create a healthier learning environment for children.
In order to solve the problem of involution in education, a thorough reform of the education system is indispensable. We need to reform at multiple levels, including curriculum, evaluation systems, and admissions mechanisms.
1.Diverse curriculum: Schools should offer a more diverse curriculum and encourage students to choose courses based on their interests. In this way, students will have a better chance to discover their potential and interests, and they will not be limited to studying for exams.
2.Evaluation system of comprehensive quality: The evaluation system should be transformed from a single test score to an evaluation of comprehensive quality. In addition to academic achievement, students should be evaluated for their creativity, communication skills, teamwork, and other non-cognitive abilities. This will promote the all-round development of students and reduce the pressure of learning.
3.Fair and Diverse Admissions Mechanism: The admissions mechanism should be more fair and diverse. Students should not only be given exams, but also their personality strengths and interests. In this way, students with greater potential but lower grades also have the opportunity to receive better educational resources.
Expansion: The reform of the education system is the key to solving the problem of involution in education. A single examination system can no longer meet the development needs of today's society. We need to build a more diverse and comprehensively evaluated education system so that students can develop holistically. The curriculum should provide students with more options and allow them to develop their strengths according to their interests. The evaluation system should not only focus on student achievement, but also evaluate students' abilities and qualities in other areas. In addition, the admissions system should also change, and no longer only focus on students' scores, but also on their personality traits and interests. Only in this way can we create a healthier and more well-rounded educational environment for our children.
In addition to reforming the education system, schools and parents also need to work together to create an educational environment that is conducive to the physical and mental health of students.
1.Arrange the work and rest time reasonably: The school should arrange the work and rest time of students reasonably so that they have enough time to rest and exercise. Adequate sleep and regular eating habits contribute to students' physical health and quality of learning.
2.Promote physical activity: Schools and parents should share the importance of physical activity and encourage students to actively participate in physical activities. Various sports clubs and competitions can be organized, providing a wide variety of opportunities for physical exercise.
3.Reduce excessive attention and stress: Parents should reduce excessive attention and strong demands on grades when educating their children. Children's interests and personalities should be respected, and their development and choices should be supported. Rather than overemphasizing the pursuit of grades and grades.
Expansion: In addition to reforming the education system, schools and parents also need to work together to create an educational environment that is conducive to students' physical and mental health. Schools should arrange students' schedules reasonably to ensure that they have enough time for rest and exercise. In addition, schools can also strengthen the publicity and promotion of physical exercise and encourage students to actively participate in physical activities. Parents should reduce excessive attention and pressure on their children, respect their interests and personalities, and encourage their all-round development. Only in this way can we truly create a healthy and happy learning environment for our students.
In addition to the reform of the education system and educational environment, the change of the overall concept of society is also the key to solving the problem of involution of education. Society should shift from a perception of grades and diplomas to a perception of personal development and all-round qualities. We need to establish the right values, recognizing that learning and competing are not the only way to succeed, nor are they the only measure of one's worth. Students should be encouraged to develop their own interests and hobbies, cultivate their creativity and practical ability, and promote diversified talent development.
Expansion: In order to solve the problem of involution in education, the transformation of social attitudes is crucial. We need to shift our understanding and values of education. Learning and competing are not the only way to succeed, nor are they the only measure of a person's worth. Students should be encouraged to develop their own interests and hobbies, and to nurture their creativity and practical skills. Pay attention to personal development and the cultivation of all-round quality, and advocate diversified talent development. Only by working together as a whole can we create a healthier and more conducive educational environment for the development of students.
The issue of involution in education has attracted widespread attention, and we need to be aware of the impact of this problem on students' physical and mental health. Reform of the educational system and attitudes, improvement of the educational environment for students, and changes in social attitudes are all necessary steps to address this problem. We should work together to create a healthier and happier learning environment for the health and holistic development of children. Only in this way can we nurture more creative and dynamic future talents.