A Study of Problems and Responses in the Development of Dual-Language Education Models in Tibetan Regions: Taking Xiahe County in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture as an Example

Abstract

Dual-language education models are theoretical and practical systems formed through the process of dual-language education and centered on study and teaching. The language environment is the basis for developing and reforming dual-language education models. The author takes Xiahe County in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture as an example and describes two current dual-language education systems that are relatively closed off and analyzes prominent problems in cognition and practice. Finally, the author proposes responses such as minority-Han joint schools, improving the quality of the general model, improving teacher team building, and resolving student promotion and employment issues.

Keywords:

• development problems
• dual-language education model
• responses

Notes

Teacher data comes from interviews with the director of the Xiahe County Bureau of Education.

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Notes on contributors

Long Hongzhi

Long Hongzhi is an associate professor at the Institute for Northwest Ethnic Minority Education Development at Northwest Normal University.