Jiaoshi jiaoyu xuebao (Jul 2024)
Organizational Boundary Crossing Actions and Optimization Strategies in the Implementation of the "National Excellent Primary and Secondary School Teacher Training Program ": From the Perspective of Activity Theory
Abstract
In July 2023, China issued the Opinions of the Ministry of Education on Implementing the National Excellent Primary and Secondary School Teacher Training Plan, which requires the implementation of the "National Excellent Primary and Secondary School Teacher Training Plan" (hereinafter referred to as the "National Excellent Plan").The National Excellent Primary and Secondary School Teacher Training Program has been put forward in the context of building a country strong in education. The universities are expected to participate in the implementation of the plan to leverage their advantages in teaching staff, student resources, and other aspects to cultivate a group of high-quality primary and secondary school teachers. In the implementation of the plan, an important question is how to coordinate the forces of different colleges and disciplines within universities and maximize the learning motivation of "national excellent students". From the perspective of activity theory, this article establishes a model of the interactive activity system for the "National Excellent Plan" training project, analyzes the complex structure and dynamic development of the implementation of the plan and the interactive activity system, and deeply explores the implementation strategies and organizational cross-border behavior of the "National Excellent Plan". There might be the following strategies for different universities to carry out cross-border joint training projects. The first is to start from the academic logic of activity theory, with the potential shared goal of cultivating disciplinary and teaching literacy as the entry point, to achieve a consistent understanding of different subjects on cross-border cooperation in cultivating high-level teachers. The second is to establish a supporting system for joint training projects, promote the integration and innovation of intermediary tools, and ensure the implementation of rules and division of labor. The third is to continue to make efforts in the stability and expansion of the community. It is necessary to establish more channels within the existing community, deepen the stable connections of the community, and flexibly expand the boundaries of the community according to the constantly changing reality.
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