Abstract
This paper examines the implications of the New Gaokao Reform on "suzhi" education, a holistic approach to education that focuses on students' overall development beyond academic achievements. The reform, implemented in China since September 2014, aims to address the limitations of the traditional Gaokao system by introducing a more comprehensive and multi-criteria assessment approach. By reviewing the existing literature, this research explores the historical context of "suzhi" education and its relevance to high school students in China. It discusses previous studies and identifies possible gaps in the limited literature, focusing on the challenges of policy implementation, ambiguity, and inequality in conducting "suzhi" assessments. The study aims to provide valuable insights and implications into the effects of the New Gaokao Reform on high school students' overall development and their future educational opportunities. By analysing the motivations and goals of the policies, this research contributes to the ongoing discussion on the effectiveness and implications of the reform.
Publisher
Darcy & Roy Press Co. Ltd.
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