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The Old and New Course Selection Methods in Chinese High School: Analysis from Gender Perspectives
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Abstract
After the Ministry of Education and the State Council in China enacted the regulations about the educational revolution in 2014, the new way of course selection in Chinese high schools gradually spread. At the same time, due to the obvious shortcomings of the old course selection method, it is progressively replaced by the new one. Based on the educational revolution, problems such as gender stereotypes still existed and they can influence students’ choice on course selection. This article compares two ways of course selection and analyses factors that can influence students’ course choices. In the two different ways of course selection, except for students’ interests, gender stereotypes from teachers and parents are the main factor affecting students. Meanwhile, these gender stereotypes will always exist in the choice of college majors and future jobs. In the new way of course selection, there is a certain degree of improvement. Therefore, based on the new and better way of course selection, schools and parents should avoid gender stereotypes, guide students to choose suitable courses and meet the personalized development of students.
Keywords
the college entrance examination, course selection methods, gender
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Chen,X. (2023). The Old and New Course Selection Methods in Chinese High School: Analysis from Gender Perspectives. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,14,8-13.
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