1. Definition and classification of publicly-funded normal students
Publicly-funded normal students, as the name suggests, are normal students who are funded by the state or local finance. They are mainly divided into two categories: state-funded normal students and provincial public-funded normal students. State-funded normal students are students who are funded by the state and are educated in six key normal universities directly under the Ministry of Education: Beijing Normal University, East China Normal University, Central China Normal University, Northeast Normal University, Shaanxi Normal University, and Southwest University. Provincial publicly-funded normal students are paid by the provincial treasury and are implemented in provincial colleges and universities for normal undergraduates.
2. Employment after graduation
After graduation, publicly-funded normal students need to return to their places of origin to serve in local primary and secondary schools. Generally speaking, state-funded normal students are assigned to key primary and secondary schools in urban areas, while provincial publicly-funded normal students are more likely to teach in primary and secondary schools in townships or rural areas. They are required to sign a 6-year targeted employment agreement and pay liquidated damages in case of default, the amount of which varies from province to province.
3. The possibility of further study and research
Although state-funded normal students cannot apply for full-time postgraduate studies during the agreement period, they can apply for a part-time master's degree in education without examination after one year of teaching, so as to conduct more in-depth study and research in the field of education.
Fourth, the flexibility of the employment area
In principle, publicly-funded normal students should be employed in the province after graduation. However, the policy also provides them with some flexibility. For example, those publicly-funded normal students who are willing to go to remote areas in the central and western regions, poverty-stricken areas or areas inhabited by ethnic minorities, or whose parents' household registration has moved outside the province during school, or who work in other provinces or cities with their spouses, can apply for inter-provincial employment.
5. Freedom of choice of major
Publicly-funded normal students have a certain degree of freedom to choose their majors during their time at the university. They can apply to change majors, but they must comply with the relevant regulations of the school and ensure that they complete their studies within the stipulated academic period.
6. Suitable for those who apply for the examination
The publicly-funded normal student policy is suitable for students who are passionate about education and are willing to contribute to grassroots education. At the same time, it is also suitable for those who want to develop steadily in their hometown and contribute to the cause of education in their hometown. Of course, choosing to become a publicly-funded normal student also means that you have assumed certain responsibilities and obligations, including the possible payment of liquidated damages.
7. Application batch and precautions
Publicly-funded normal students need to apply for the exam in the early batch. For students who are not admitted, they will still have the opportunity to fill in other preferences in subsequent batches. When choosing to apply for the government-funded normal students, students need to carefully consider their interests, career plans, and passion for education.
In short, the policy of publicly-funded normal students has provided batch after batch of outstanding talents for China's educational undertakings. While enjoying state funding, they also bear the heavy responsibility of contributing to grassroots education. It is an option worth considering for students aspiring to pursue a career in education.