chinese+education

__** Chinese Education **__ China was ruled by the Ming Dynasty from 1360 to 1644 A.D. Traditioinal instutions like the civil service,which was suspended by the Mongol was restored by the Ming rulers. The word Ming means bright in chinese, and this was especially important in the arts. Europeans began visting China and introducing foreign influnces during the final century of the Ming Dynasty. In China the people belived that education was the key to success, and good education has always been highly valued in China. For centuries the three character scripture that says "if no proper education is given to the children, their nature will go bad", has proven to be true. The education system has developed to lead a form of evaluation that became the intention, that has been appointed to those who have talent. Resources: World Book, TravelChinaGuide.com

During the Shang Dynasty they started to get more advanced books for the kids to study. Their was some type of schooling in Shang Dynasty since their writing lasted as long as it did. Nobles would hire private tutors but for common children they would not have formal schooling. Commener children would be taught by certain craftsmen who would teach them most of what they needed to know about their trade.