The Impact of the Double Reduction Policy on School Education

Abstract

The excessive burden of students' homework is a drawback in the process of China's education development, and the state has enacted a series of policies for reducing students learning burden over the years. The "double reduction" policy to be introduced in 2021 is a crucial strategic choice for China's education on the path of high-quality development. For China's education to move forward, the "double reduction" policy in 2021 is essential. It introduces new standards for schools and teachers in compulsory education in terms of the quantity and quality of after-school programs, as well as teachers' participation in these programs. However, this policy inevitably increases the workload of teachers. This paper analyzes the impact of the "double reduction" policy on students, teachers, and schools from different perspectives and offers suggestions. The policy has effectively reduced the burden of students by banning out-of-school subject training, but at the same time, it has put higher demands on teachers' teaching, who have to design assignments carefully and set fewer, more precise and scientifically efficient assignments. The emergence of after-school services gives students more options for their time after school but also increases teachers' workload, requiring them to devote more time and energy after school.