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The Reform and Influence of Chinese Education in Shanghai International Settlement in Modern Times

Author(s)

Fu Yao, Yuan Zhe

Affiliation(s)

School of Humanities, Donghua University, Shanghai, China

Abstract

This paper focuses on the reform of Chinese education in the Shanghai International settlement during modern times, aiming to reveal its historical evolution, dynamic mechanism, reform measures, effectiveness limitations, and far-reaching significance. Since modern times, the development of Shanghai International settlement was superior to that of the Chinese, and the educational status of the Chinese and foreigners in the International settlement was significantly different, making it difficult for Chinese children to attend school. The efforts of the Chinese and Chinese Director in the settlement to fight for the right to education facilitated the educational reform in the settlement. This paper employs historical literature analysis, interdisciplinary research, and other methods to analyze the root causes of the gap between the Chinese and foreigners in the modern Shanghai International settlement, as well as the contribution of Chinese directors in fighting for the right of Chinese education. In order to appease the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese, Shanghai Municipal Council responded to the national Government's education laws by establishing additional schools, establishing a subsidy system, and reforming the teaching content and teaching methods. The reform granted the Chinese equal education rights, gradually incorporated the concession education into the track of national education, and initiated the cooperation of Chinese and foreigners in education issues, which had profound significance for the transformation of modern education and the change of social thought.

Keywords

International Settlement; Shanghai Municipal Council; Chinese Education; Reform; Chinese Director

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