Moral education with traditional culture

The People’s Education Press of China issued experimental textbooks on traditional Chinese culture to primary and middle school students,which is meaningful for Chinese children to know the past in today’s fast developing society,says an article in 21st Century Business Herald. Excerpts:

The People’s Education Press of China issued experimental textbooks on traditional Chinese culture to primary and middle school students. The textbooks are made up of many ancient classic textbooks and moral education material.

It is necessary to improve human morality and ethics from an early age. Chinese education system is famous for its exam-oriented teaching style. These books and relevant lessons create an environment to help children know the meaning and importance of love, forgiveness and generosity and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their families and the environment.

Chinese schools used to have similar books teaching students to behave themselves but the results were inadequate because the books were edited as behavioral codes and disciplines and put children off reading them.

Chinese traditional culture is a rich source of moral education. The chosen textbooks are full of interesting stories and proverbs that are passed down from generation to generation and the language is beautiful. It is meaningful for Chinese children to know the past in today’s fast developing society.

However, it remains a challenge for teachers, who are used to modern textbooks, to get familiar with the ancient books soon and find the proper way to convey the message of the old stories to today’s children. More importantly, teachers should combine the lessons with practical problems from today’s society to give life to the old stories and awaken the traditional “genes” in Chinese children’s blood.