Dilemma of Modernity and Art of Education

Dilemma of modernity in China means both insufficient modernity and conspicuous modernity problems, which calls for combination of science education with humanities education, and that of science of education with art of education. Education is an art more than science. Its art and pursuit of wisdom were emphasized in the ancient times while its science and acquisition of knowledge are stressed in modern times. However, the ideal education is combination of the two. The essence of the art of education is touching a right chord in a student’s heart and persuading him through reasoning; the approach to it is adjusting teaching to fit the mind of each student and entertainment a medium of education; its requirement is guiding students actively and creating a comfortable environment; its aim is raising their ideological level and help them develop harmoniously. Only by making education an art can a miracle be achieved. Education being a noble cause, educationalists and educators should pay special attention to the future and the fate of mankind and examine its spiritual state closely. They should view education as the driving force of modernization and become thinkers and critics of modernity. Improvement of the art of education should become a way out of the dilemma of modernity for the whole mankind.