This collection of papers by a group of Chinese educational administrators came about through a graduate study program that facilitated comparisons of educational practices from other cultures against the backdrop of globalization. Collaborative international programs allow contrast and comparisons of practices, policies and educational principles but are not without barriers faced by candidates which can include but are not limited to culture shock and communication and language adjustments. Comparisons of international educational institutions are telling when examined through transfer credit policies, degree recognition, institutional accreditation and the value of academic credits in a globalized educational marketplace. China and Chinese educators recognize that movement and take it most seriously as demonstrated by the group of educational ambassadors who have contributed a variety of perspectives and interests to this volume. They are a new wave of thinkers whose studies embrace their native culture and open minds to alternative ways of understanding and acting on rapidly changing educational circumstances for learners, teachers and administrators.
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Foreword; 前言; Introduction and Overview; Research on Thinking Models; 1. A Principal with an International Horizon; 2. A Critical Reflection of Class-Grade Quantification Check Based on Transformational Learning Theory; 3. How to be a Reflective Practitioner; Research on Principals’ Leadership; 4. Development and Practice of School Principals; 5. Leading Change in School Culture; 6. Principals’ Leadership Against the Background of Curriculum Reform; 7. Becoming a Trusted Leader is My Goal; 8. The Study of Multi-Site School Management; Research on School Reform; 9. Building an Attractive School; 10. Building a Green Eco-School; 11. How to Implement Innovation in Schools; Research of Curriculum Reform; 12. The New Curriculum in China; 13. Chinese Curriculum Reform; 14. An Exploration of the Driving Force Behind Teacher Resistance to Curriculum Change; 15. Reflecting on the Integration of Chinese and Western Cultures; 16. The Role of Principals in Curriculum Reform; Research on Teacher Professional Development; 17. Approaches to Promoting the Professional Development of Teachers; 18. Vocational Teacher Training in the New Curriculum System.