Exploring Chinese “Double Reduction” Policy Based on Chrono-Political Comparative View: Comparing with South Korean 7.30 Educational Reform Measure

Qianyu Yu

doi:10.54691/bcpbm.v41i.4421

Authors

Qianyu Yu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpbm.v41i.4421

Keywords:

Burden-reducing; Shadow education; Chinese “double reduction” policy; South Korean 7.30 Educational Reform Measure.

Abstract

Chinese “double reduction” policy has been implemented. Viewing burden-reducing as an international issue today, this paper mainly aims at summarizing references and lessons from other relevant policies in other countries. As a neighbor in East Asia with a similar educational tradition and an analogous system, South Korea has the highest comparability with China. An analysis will be made by comparing the Chinese “double reduction” policy with South Korea's 7.30 Educational Reform Measure. The comparison is to be drawn from perspectives of historical backgrounds, specific measures, and implementation, along with current effects and existing problems. The experience in South Korea suggests that China needs to constantly improve the quality of public education, maintain the public-service nature of public education, and build up a supervision system while proposing more supporting measures. Therefore, this paper provides a reference for future policymakers and researchers to pay attention to how to use educational policy effectively to release students’ burdens.

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