1922.11.01

Educational Conference : Standards of the new school system reflected the advocated by pragmatism. John Dewey's influence was particularly strong.
1) To adapt itself to a changed and changing society.
2) To promote the spirit of democracy.
3) To develop individuality.
4) To take into special consideration the economic status of the average citizen.
5) To adjust education to the needs of life.
6) To facilitate the spread of universal education.
7) To make itself flexible enough to allow for local variations.
Dewey and his pragmatic educational philosophy had important influence on Chinese educational theories. Since the introduction of pragmatic educational philosophy, Chinese education theorists began to adapt the educational ideas to Chinese conditions and needs and attempted to establish systematic educational theories of their own.