A Study on Japanese Influence on Science Education Theory in China at the Beginning of the 20th Century

Abstract

At the beginning of the 20th century, Japanese science education exerted a considerable influence on Chinese education. At that time, many Japanese books on science education theory were translated into Chinese, Japanese teachers or Chinese teachers who studied in Japan played an active role in the field of science, and laboratory equipment was imported from Japan or manufactured on Japanese models. This study will examine these issues in order to examine the extent of Japanese influence on the formation of science education theory in China. The study makes the following points: 1 . The Chinese recognized that science education has not only practical value, but also educational and cultural value. 2 . By the progress of the method of teaching science in China, the Chinese realized that laboratory equipment is necessary for science education. 3 . The Chinese recognized the importance of domestic production of aids to teaching science. 4. The heuristic method of Armstrong was introduced in China, and the Chinese recognized the importance of students conducting experiments in science education.