University Education
Introduction
In "University Education", CAI Yuanpei proposed the idea that "the goal of university education should be to cultivate well-rounded individuals". He emphasized that education should not only focus on the transmission of specialized knowledge but also pay attention to the holistic development of students' moral, psychological, and physical qualities. He advocated for university education to embody characteristics of freedom, equality, and diversity, promoting academic freedom while opposing closed and rigid educational systems. CAI Yuanpei also stressed the close relationship between education and society, believing that universities should actively serve the development of the nation and society. In the book, he explored the purposes and methods of education, as well as its relationship with society, introducing the concept that "education is life". He called for education to be practical and to cultivate talents with innovative spirit and practical abilities. "University Education" not only influenced educational reforms of its time but also provided important references for the development of later educational theories.
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Of the Reform of Peking University
Inaugural Speech as President of Peking University
Illustration of the School Flag of National University of Peking
The Facts and Reasons for University Reform
Speech at the Establishment of Institute of Journalism, Peking University
Speech at the Painting Research Association, Peking University
Inaugural Address of Peking University Monthly
Speech on the Opening Day of Peking University, 1922
Speech at the Welcome Ceremony of the Edinburgh Chinese Students' Association and Academic Research Society
Speech on the opening day of the Peking University Populace Night School
Inscription for the Peking University Philosophy Department Alumni Association Commemoration Issue in the 14th year of the Republic of China
Preface to the 31st Anniversary Commemorative Issue of Peking University
My Experience at Peking University
Of Students
Hopes for Students
Reflections on the Events since May Fourth of Last Year and Hopes for the Future
Study and National Salvation
How Can One be Considered a Modern Student?
Of Education Concepts
Views on New Education
The Differences between New Education and Old Education
Commemorative Speech for the Fourth Anniversary of University of China
Speech at the Joint Lecture of the Jingye (Dedication), Lixue (Encouraging learning) and Yanshuo (Lecture) Associations at Nankai
Speech at Baoding Yude School
Preface to Outline of the History of Ancient Chinese Philosophy
Scientific Cultivation
Speech at the "Education and Society" Magazine of Beijing Higher Normal School
Views on the Independence of Education
Preface to The Sociological Methodology
University Education
My Reading Experience
On the Issue of Reading Classics
Of Culture
The Digestion of Civilization
Preface to Xuefeng (Academic Spirit) Magazine
Speech at High School of Tsinghua College
The Combination of Eastern and Western Cultures
Speech at the Dinner Celebrating Dr. Dewey's 60th Birthday
Of Worldview
Outlook of World and Life
Floods and Fierce Beasts
Sacred Workforce
Obligations and Rights
Aesthetic Education
The Theory of Substituting Aesthetic Education for Religion
Aesthetic Education and Life
Author(s) Information
Author: CAI Yuanpei
Translator: LYU Lihong
About the Translator:
LYU Lihong, born in Guilin, Guangxi, is an associate professor in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. She got a bachelor's degree in English from Hainan University and a master's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Language from Jinan University. She is a member of National Business English Translation Professional Committee and the vice president of Zhaoqing Translation Association.
After graduating from university, she has been working in Zhaoqing for nearly 20 years. From 2020 to 2023, she is the Secretary of the General Party Branch, and since 2023, she has been the Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Guangdong Technology College. As a college English teacher, she is mainly responsible for the teaching of Advanced Integrated Business English, Grammar, Business Translation, etc. She has been awarded the title of "Outstanding Teacher with Moral Integrity", "Outstanding Communist Party Member", "Excellent Instructor" and so on.
