Author(s)

Lijun Wang

Corresponding Author

Lijun Wang

Abstract

The establishment and development of modern moral education curriculum in China represent a process of continuous self-renewal accompanying national transformation and social change. Evolving from the late Qing Dynasty's "Self-cultivation" course, through the Republic of China era's exploration of "Civics," to the reconstruction of the modern moral education system after the founding of New China, this journey reflects not only the modernization of the educational system but also deeper demands of national spirit shaping and cultural identity construction. This paper delves into the three fundamental paradigm shifts achieved-value, content, and pathway-analyzing their intrinsic logic and manifestations. Building on this historical analysis, the paper discusses profound implications for current educational reform, proposing future development paths focused on maintaining cultural subjectivity, deepening practice-oriented education, and cultivating core competencies.

Keywords

Moral education curriculum, Paradigm shift, Chinese characteristics