（Interpreter:QiLin Yan ）

Carry Forward the Spirit of Educators Ye Shengtao, "People's Educator": Take Education and Literature as Beacon Lights up the Souls of Generations

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Editor's note:A century of vicissitudes has passed, and the torch of education has been passed on from generation to generation. In the magnificent journey of the nation's exploration and rejuvenation, generation after generation of Chinese educators, with the hearts of children and the light of thought, have broken through the chaos and laid the foundation for the future. Some of them bow to the teaching platform, nourishing life with their own. Or innovate ideas and ignite hope with wisdom; Or, with a heart for the country and the family, illuminate the path ahead with ideals. Its spirit, like an ever-burning torch, does not dim with the changes of The Times; instead, it becomes even more brilliant due to the accumulation of years. Today, as we retrace their footprints, it is not only to trace a piece of history, but also to question a spirit - that spirit of being rooted in practice and daring to be the first, that deep affection of tirelessly teaching and being willing to serve as a stepping stone, and that original aspiration of cultivating virtue and nurturing talents and serving the country through education. This spirit is a force that transcends time and space, and it is the most profound confidence deep in the current educational reform.

The series of articles titled "Promoting the Spirit of Educators" wishes to use pen and ink as a bridge to connect the past with the present. Let's step into the intellectual world of educators together, listen to the instructions and echoes that have endured for a hundred years, draw strength from the inheritance to move forward, and with today's practice, continue to write a new chapter of "strengthening the nation through education" in the era.

In the brilliant starry sky of modern education, Mr. Ye Shengtao is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling stars. As a famous modern Chinese educator and writer, he laid a solid foundation for the development of China's education with his outstanding educational wisdom, profound academic attainments and selfless dedication. Mr. Ye Shengtao's life is a life of practicing the spirit of an educator and an unswerving adherence to the original intention of education.

A Founder of Educational Philosophy

Mr. Ye Shengtao's educational philosophy was groundbreaking and forward-thinking. He advocated that the purpose of education is to cultivate well-rounded individuals, emphasizing that education should focus on students' moral character, social responsibility, and independent thinking. He believed that education should not merely impart knowledge but also cultivate character, enabling students to adapt to social changes and promote social progress. His concept of "education is to cultivate the all-round development of the human being" broke the constraints of traditional education and injected new vitality into modern education.

Mr. Ye Shengtao particularly emphasized that education should respect students' individuality and advocate teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. He believed that every student is a unique individual, and that education should focus on their interests and strengths, stimulating their motivation and creativity. He advocated that "education should be people-centered," focusing on students' individual development and allowing them to find joy and a sense of accomplishment in learning. This educational philosophy continues to have important guiding significance in today's educational practice.

Innovators of teaching practice

Mr. Ye Shengtao has the courage to innovate in teaching practice and constantly explores educational methods suitable for students 'development. His early educational reform practice at Luzhi Experimental School fully reflected his educational philosophy. He compiled textbooks and introduced vernacular Chinese, new literary works and local textbooks into the classroom, making the teaching content closer to students 'lives and the needs of the times. He led students to cultivate farms, establish expo rooms and Liqun Bookstores, and advocated the establishment of music rooms and seal cutting rooms, which enriched students 'extracurricular life and cultivated their practical ability and comprehensive quality. Through these practical activities, he allowed students to learn in real situations and cultivated students 'innovative spirit and practical ability.

Mr. Ye Shengtao also attaches great importance to Chinese education and believes that Chinese is the foundation of learning and an important way to cultivate students 'thinking and expression skills. He presided over the design of the Chinese teaching system after the founding of New China, put forward the educational concept of "teaching is for the sake of not teaching", emphasizing that teachers should use heuristic teaching to guide students to learn independently and cultivate students 'independent thinking and self-learning abilities. He advocated that "a text is nothing more than an example." Through text teaching, students can be guided to master the rules and methods of Chinese learning, so that students can draw inferences from one example and learn from others by analogy.

A diligent cultivator in academic research

Mr. Ye Shengtao has achieved fruitful results in academic research. He wrote a large number of educational works throughout his life, such as "If I Were a Teacher" and "Education and Children-based". These works embody his profound thinking and practical experience on education and provide rich materials for the research of educational theory. Many of his important ideas were adopted by the education department and had a positive impact on the formulation of education policies and the development of education.

Mr. Ye Shengtao's contribution in the field of Chinese education is particularly outstanding. He, together with Guizun Xia, Shuxiang Lu,  Ziqing Zhu and others, has jointly compiled multiple sets of Chinese textbooks, such as "Kaiming Mandarin Textbook" and "Hundred Chinese Courses". These textbooks are based on life, focus on practicality and interest, and are deeply loved by students and teachers. The Chinese education concepts and methods he put forward have had a profound impact on the development of Chinese education in my country.

A demonstrator of personality charm

Mr. Ye Shengtao's personality charm is an important manifestation of his educator spirit. He is humble, simple, approachable, and always maintains his love for education and care for his students. He respects every teacher and student and is good at listening to their opinions and suggestions. In the face of difficulties and challenges, he showed perseverance and optimism. Mr. Ye Shengtao used his actions to interpret the responsibilities and responsibilities of educators. His noble character and personality charm infected everyone around him and became a role model for educators to learn from.

Insiders of educational sentiments

Mr. Ye Shengtao's love for education is a deep and persistent feeling. He cares about every corner of education, from basic education to higher education, from Chinese education to other subject education, he has devoted endless attention and thinking. Even after retiring from leadership positions at an advanced age, Mr. Ye Shengtao was still very concerned about the compilation of teaching materials and often gave detailed guidance and suggestions in person. He used his love and patience to protect the growth of every student, and used his wisdom and dedication to contribute to the development of education.

Mr. Ye Shengtao's life was a life of struggle for education and a life of promoting the spirit of educators. He used his actions to interpret the lofty mission of the "people's educator", lit up the spiritual beacon for countless students, and made outstanding contributions to promoting the development of education in China. In the educational journey of the new era, we should follow the example of Mr. Ye Shengtao, inherit and carry forward the spirit of educators, contribute to cultivating socialist builders and successors with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physical education, art and labor, and to promoting the vigorous development of education. your own strength.