Localization of Global Education and Its Leadership Practices: A Case of China

Authors

  • Hanlu Liu Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • Lingjie Yue Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • Dr. Qian (Sarah) Wang Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Abstract

Shadow education has become a popular educational service, and it has been booming in many regions of China, attracting a large population of school-age students. This study illustrates the current K-12 public and international school system in China and its association with shadow education. A report demonstrates two teachers’ and the Principal’s practices to deliver global education. The case study data reveal the localization process (i.e., how the teaching and management of a Western curriculum operates). It points out that shadow education often demands the integration of business models. The findings suggest that teachers and principals who work in shadow education require professional training in both pedagogy and business. In this line of work, teachers and principals must amend educational practices and solve commercial issues. While educators must become familiar with the local social and cultural context and local students' characteristics, they also need to master business skills, such as communication and marketing, to effectively connect with the local community. This study addresses leadership challenges and offers practical advice for improving shadow education in China. 

Author Biographies

Hanlu Liu, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Hanlu Liu is a postgraduate student in MA Global Education Program at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China. She has been working in the shadow education industry for five years and won the prize of Sina Five-Star Teacher in China in 2017. Her research interest is in educational leadership and entrepreneur education. Moreover, she has attended a series of academic activities. Hanlu was a co-presenter at the 6th Annual Global Issue Conference 2021. She also delivered an invited speech on Action Learning and Teaching in Xian-Jiaotong Liverpool University Annual Learning and Teaching Colloquium in April 2021.

Lingjie Yue, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Lingjie Yue is a postgraduate student in MA Global Education Program at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China. Besides completing courses in Educational Leadership, Education in the Asia-Pacific Region, and Policies and Practices of Global Education, she has participated in multiple academic and non-academic global activities such as EU-China Cooperation and Green Transition: Green Transition and Digital Economy Between National Policies and Multi-Polarism. Lingjie was a co-presenter at the 6th Annual Global Issue Conference 2021. With four years of working experience in the shadow education industry of teaching students of the elementary education stage, she is currently working and studying at XJTLU and interested in global citizenship and research-led learning.

Dr. Qian (Sarah) Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Dr. Qian (Sarah) Wang is an assistant professor at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China. She is particularly interested in using innovative teaching methods to empower younger generations, especially females, to be unstoppable and positively impactful individuals in society. She teaches education leadership and educational internship modules in the MA Global Education program, where the majority of her students are female. Sarah uses action learning and action research methods to help her students enrich their potential and achieve personal transformation. Qian Wang is the corresponding author.

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Published

2022-03-31

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Global Issues Conference Proceedings