Funding: Tangshan Normal University 2025 Internal Research (Discipline Development) Grant [20251123094], Project Title: An International Comparative Study of Labor Education Curriculum and Pedagogy in Primary Schools.
Abstract
Labor education in primary schools is a crucial component in implementing the “Five-Education Integration” policy, playing an irreplaceable role in cultivating students’ labor literacy and shaping correct labor values. With the deepening of global education reforms, typical countries such as the United States, Germany, Japan, and Finland have developed distinctive primary school labor education systems. This study takes these countries as research subjects and employs literature review, comparative research, and case analysis methods to systematically analyze the differentiated characteristics of labor education curriculum objectives, structures, and content across these nations. It further explores the application effectiveness of practical models such as project-based learning and experiential teaching. By addressing common issues in China’s primary school labor education, including curriculum systems, teaching practices, and resource support, this research extracts internationally adaptable insights tailored to China’s context. Finally, it proposes specific optimization strategies from two dimensions—curriculum system optimization and teaching practice innovation—to provide theoretical support and practical pathways for the high-quality development of labor education in Chinese primary schools.
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How to cite this paper
Research on Optimization Strategies of Primary School Labor Education in China from an International Comparative Perspective: From Curriculum System Construction to Teaching Practice Innovation
How to cite this paper: Luyao Zheng, Nannan Sun. (2025) Research on Optimization Strategies of Primary School Labor Education in China from an International Comparative Perspective: From Curriculum System Construction to Teaching Practice Innovation. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(8), 1670-1675.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.08.029