Nanjing University launched the Teacher Special Training Course titled "Carrying Forward the Spirit of Educators and Striving to Become Great Teachers in the New Era" at the Shitao Lecture Hall and Tao Garden of its Institute of Education. The departure ceremony for the national conditions training was graced by Wang Zhenlin, Vice President of the University, who emphasized its pivotal role in implementing the Party Central Committee's directives on enhancing ideological and political education in universities.
Addressing attendees from across the university's academic spectrum, Wang Zhenlin highlighted the training's significance in fostering teachers' political awareness and their role in national service through education. Drawing inspiration from General Secretary Xi Jinping's discourse on China's educator spirit, Wang urged educators to emulate role models like Tao Xingzhi, emphasizing the unity of teaching and practice in shaping student minds.
Wang Zhenlin articulated three key expectations for participants: cultivating patriotism and serving the country zealously, integrating traditional Chinese cultural values into educational practices, and embodying the spirit of educators in their teaching and mentoring roles. He presented trainees with the school history book "Reading NCU" and led a tribute to Tao Xingzhi, underscoring the deep-rooted educational ethos.
The training program continued with visits to the China Teachers Museum and Confucius Cultural Square at Qufu Normal University, enriching participants with theoretical insights and practical teaching methodologies. Distinguished lectures, including one by Yang Zhaoming from Shandong University on moral education and cultural heritage, deepened the understanding of China's cultural legacy among educators.
Practical sessions at the China Teachers' Museum further immersed trainees in the history and ethos of teaching, reinforcing their commitment to educational excellence. The exchange seminar provided a platform for insightful discussions on professional growth and development, fostering a warm and collaborative atmosphere among participants.
Reflecting on their experience, trainees expressed gratitude for the enriching training activities. They pledged to uphold traditional values, enhance personal development, and contribute actively to the nation's educational mission. This initiative by Nanjing University, part of its celebrations for the upcoming Teachers' Day, aims to fortify educators' ideological resilience and their pivotal role in national development through education.
This national conditions training underscores Nanjing University's commitment to nurturing a cadre of educators equipped to navigate the challenges of the new era and embody the spirit of service and educational excellence.
