The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends
Purpose: This study charts the developmental history of the learning sciences (LS) in China and analyzes the direction of its future development. Design/Approach/Methods: An extensive literature review is presented to compile notable events in the development of LS in China over different periods. T...
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| description | Purpose: This study charts the developmental history of the learning sciences (LS) in China and analyzes the direction of its future development. Design/Approach/Methods: An extensive literature review is presented to compile notable events in the development of LS in China over different periods. The findings are then systematically sorted and interpreted. Findings: This study maps the LS developmental process across three main periods: prescientific, psychological paradigm, and initial scientific paradigm. China has achieved certain initial developments in LS and has formed collaborative bodies to conduct sustained and in-depth learning research. However, the field remains at a preliminary developmental stage in China. Overall, there is still no sound mechanism for the production of new knowledge, and contributions bearing distinctive Chinese characteristics remain insufficient. Originality/Value: This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the development of LS in China. It proposes four main areas for future growth: forming a stable academic community, developing appropriate curriculum and teaching materials, creating an effective mechanism within the discipline for knowledge production, and establishing a local system of discourse for the discipline. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-92e570e0e3164faeabb77b774e5232742023-07-27T09:03:25ZengSAGE PublishingECNU Review of Education2096-53112632-17422019-06-01210.1177/2096531119853084The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future TrendsJian ZhaoXiaozhe YangPurpose: This study charts the developmental history of the learning sciences (LS) in China and analyzes the direction of its future development. Design/Approach/Methods: An extensive literature review is presented to compile notable events in the development of LS in China over different periods. The findings are then systematically sorted and interpreted. Findings: This study maps the LS developmental process across three main periods: prescientific, psychological paradigm, and initial scientific paradigm. China has achieved certain initial developments in LS and has formed collaborative bodies to conduct sustained and in-depth learning research. However, the field remains at a preliminary developmental stage in China. Overall, there is still no sound mechanism for the production of new knowledge, and contributions bearing distinctive Chinese characteristics remain insufficient. Originality/Value: This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the development of LS in China. It proposes four main areas for future growth: forming a stable academic community, developing appropriate curriculum and teaching materials, creating an effective mechanism within the discipline for knowledge production, and establishing a local system of discourse for the discipline.https://doi.org/10.1177/2096531119853084 |
| spellingShingle | Jian Zhao Xiaozhe Yang The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends ECNU Review of Education |
| title | The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends |
| title_full | The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends |
| title_fullStr | The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends |
| title_short | The Learning Sciences in China: Historical Development and Future Trends |
| title_sort | learning sciences in china historical development and future trends |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/2096531119853084 |
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