Confucius is revered as a "home", but in my opinion, he was first and foremost an excellent educator. His Analects is not only a philosophical work, but also a record of his teaching experience. Through this record, we can get a fuller understanding of Confucius, a living, flesh-and-blood teacher, rather than just a saint who has been praised by later generations. Therefore, today we will explore Confucius's educational philosophy.
The values of freedom, equality, justice, and the rule of law in the core values of socialism are also profoundly reflected in the teachings of Confucius. Flipping through the teaching record of the Analects, you will find that Confucius frequently displayed the element of freedom in the process of interacting with his students. And these elements of freedom are an important part of its educational thinking.
Some people may say that this is a bit far-fetched, and it is actually looking for the source of the core values of socialism in Confucius at the end of the slave society. But don't rush to say no, let's explore it with examples.
Freedom, in short, is "self-determination", i.e. the ability of individuals to decide their own affairs. In the Analects, Confucius once said, "Do whatever you want, and do not exceed the rules." This sentence is exactly what it means to be free. In educational practice, being freewheeling means that teachers can flexibly choose teaching methods and means according to the actual situation; Failure to exceed the norm means that these choices and means must always follow the basic laws of education.
Confucius's freedom in education and teaching is mainly reflected in five aspects: flexible teaching locations, relaxed classroom atmosphere, open teacher-student communication, diverse teaching content and personalized evaluation methods.
First of all, Confucius taught in an eclectic setting. In addition to the apricot altar, which is a common place, he often teaches students on the road and on the road. This teaching method makes education closer to life and embodies the concept of "life is education".
Secondly, the atmosphere of Confucius's classroom is relaxed and lively. He focuses on the interaction and communication between teachers and students, and encourages students to ask questions and discuss. In the chapter "Sitting," Confucius asks his students to talk about their ambitions, while he himself listens and comments on them. This open and inclusive classroom atmosphere makes students feel at ease and happy.
Third, Confucius was also very open in his way of communicating with his students. Students can ask him a variety of questions, and he will give different answers depending on the student's specific situation. This individualized approach makes students feel respected and cared for.
Fourth, Confucius's teachings were extensive. Rather than dividing the subjects into details, he asked the students to ask questions based on their interests. Whether it was about war, politics, history, or ethics, Confucius was able to answer them all and guide students to think deeply. This integrated curriculum teaching method helps to develop students' comprehensive logical thinking skills.
Finally, Confucius was also very flexible in the way he evaluated his students. Instead of using standardized tests to evaluate students, he uses impromptu verbal praise or criticism in his daily teaching process by observing students' performance. This way of evaluating makes students feel more impartial and objective.
These five aspects of freedom make Confucius's education full of vitality and spirituality, making education a real education that serves the true goal of education: to give full play to people's potential and develop in an all-round way.