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It was a sunny day, and the campus of Tsinghua University was filled with an atmosphere of knowledge. Professor Peng Lin stood on the podium and looked around at the students who were full of expectations, but the expression on his face was solemn.
As a well-known scholar in China, Professor Peng Lin has unique insights into the current state of society. He took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone: "Students, I must say bluntly, we are now in a worrying 'half-human era'.
Professor Peng Lin's resounding words caused an uproar at the scene. There was silence for a while, and all the students stared at the respected elder with wide eyes and doubts.
Half-human age? is a kind of scary term. Contemporary young people are full of boundless desire for success, but has their pursuit also become the object of criticism? Professor Peng Lin's expression was full of worry and anxiety, as if he wanted to worry about the future of the motherland.
"Students, you are all the pillars of the country. "But we must be wary of the 'half-human age', which hinders a person's all-round development and makes him lose the ability to think independently.
Professor Peng Lin raised his hand and motioned for everyone to be silent. "Let me explain. He looked solemn, looking for the right words.
"The so-called 'half-human' is not a reproach to you, but a concern for the current state of society. "
Professor Penlin pointed out that the so-called "half-human era" is manifested in the widespread perception of success as a single template. In the temple of knowledge, exam-oriented education has become the only criterion for judging students. Grades determine everything, and the pursuit of knowledge no longer stems from the desire of the heart, but in order to cope with the exam.
This situation is not accidental, but is the result of the inherent shortcomings of the education system. In an impoverished elementary school deep in the mountains, this is the case on a daily basis.
"......。 This poem describes the joy of the autumn harvest and reflects the industrious and simple spirit of the farmers......" Teacher Wang Ping patiently and meticulously explained the text.
At this moment, Xiao Ming, who was sitting in the back row of the classroom, was bored by the text, and began to fiddle with the small toy car in his hand. The sound of "bang-la-la" attracted the attention of Mr. Wang Ping.
Xiao Ming was stunned by the teacher's reprimand, shrunk his neck, hid the car behind him, and lowered his head.
This is just a common scene in the classroom, but it exposes a major problem in education: too much focus on rote memorization and neglect of students' curiosity and understanding of the nature of knowledge.
Students are taught that the only way to succeed is to get good grades, and that thinking about the meaning behind knowledge is dispensable.
In class, Mr. Wang Ping walked back to the podium with a straight face, and he couldn't help but feel helpless. Although he knows that Xiao Ming is a smart and active child, no one can fully take care of the individual needs of students under the tide of exam-oriented education.
Looking back on the past, the Chinese people have walked an extremely tortuous and difficult road. In the 50s of the last century, it was an era when food and clothing were problematic. At that time, China was still in a state of poverty and backwardness, and the whole society was forced to the bottom of survival.
Professor Peng Lin vividly remembers the hardships of those years. When he was young, his family was poor, and barely enough food and clothing was a luxury. At that time, what "success" people wanted to pursue was simply a fantasy, and survival was the first priority.
It was not until the 80s, when China embraced the policy of reform and opening up, that the economy began to take off, and people's living standards improved greatly. But at the same time, the shadow of the "half-man" began to appear.
Soon, society was enveloped in the impetuous pursuit of fame and fortune. As long as there is which way to make money is the easiest, which path will be surging with a large number of followers.
Since the beginning of the new century, China's sustained and high-speed economic development has raised people's living standards to a new level. But at the same time, a narrow view of success has also come to grip.
Whenever a so-called "secret to success" is hyped up, a large number of people will inevitably follow it blindly without thinking.
This phenomenon is not accidental, but an inevitable product of social development. Whether it is poverty or sudden wealth, people will fall into a narrow understanding of "success", and then lose the ability to think independently.
It is in this environment that the so-called "half-human era" came into being.
The "half-human era" has not only brought about a distortion of education, but also an obstacle to the development of the whole society. If people are confined to a narrow definition of success, there is no way to innovate and society to progress.
Let's take a look at the film and television work "Journey to the West" cited by Professor Peng Lin as an example. On the shooting site of this classic, director Yang Jie is small, but full of personality.
She danced and instructed the actors, babbling and chattering, as excited as a child.
"Sun Dasheng should play his unruly personality more vividly and powerfully! Wukong is the embodiment of our national hero!" Yang Jie told an actor again and again.
Although the budget is very tight, Yang Jie's love for this drama has not diminished at all.
It is this dedication and obsession with her career that allowed Yang Jie and her team to finally create the immortal "Journey to the West". They are not limited by the narrow definition of success from the outside world, but pursue their own artistic ideals with their inner love.
In recent years, the concept of education in China has also begun to change to diversification. More and more parents and schools are realizing that test-oriented education alone can no longer meet the needs of the times.
In a private school in Shanghai, students not only learn cultural classes, but also participate in various practical activities to develop comprehensive skills.
"Grades are important, but we want children to love learning rather than studying for exams. "It's only when the children's inner curiosity and enthusiasm are stimulated that they can truly learn."
What they advocate is to get rid of the shackles of the narrow concept of success in the "half-human era" and pursue a personalized development path. Only when society accepts the successful model of diversity, can people truly be themselves, realize their potential, and realize their self-worth.
Faced with the dilemma of the "half-human era", Professor Peng Lin is not at a loss. He believes that change must start with children, and cultivate correct values and outlook on life in them from an early age.
On a spring afternoon, the sun was warm, and Mr. Wang Ping came to Xiao Ming's home to visit his home with apprehension. As soon as my mother made a cup of fragrant tea, she said to Wang Ping earnestly: "Teacher, I know that Xiao Ming is always too active in class, which makes you think a lot. ”
He is such a lively and cheerful child, I will teach him more at home and let him concentrate on his studies.
Teacher Wang Ping shook his head and said sincerely: "Actually, it is also a good thing that Xiao Ming has too much energy. As long as we guide properly and focus our attention on the right place, Xiao Ming will definitely have a day to get ahead.
Mom was obviously shocked by Wang Ping's words, and stared at him with wide eyes. Wang Ping continued: "We should not shoehorn knowledge into children, but let them discover the joy of knowledge on their own.
Only in this way can they truly love learning, stimulate their inner drive, and realize their self-worth.
Mom nodded thoughtfully, as if she was seriously thinking about Wang Ping's words. As a senior teacher, Wang Ping clearly sees the disadvantages of exam-oriented education. Test scores are important, but what is more important is to shape children's correct outlook on life and values.
The emergence of the "half-human era" stems from people's narrow view of success. If children are taught from an early age that success is not the only template and that learning is not just for high grades, then they will be able to truly love what they are doing, devote themselves to it, and develop their unique personality and potential.