XIANG Beili
Associate Professor
College of Education Administration
Email:blxiang@bnu.edu.cn
Address:
1. Education/Training
·09/1998~07/2001 Ph.D., History of Foreign Education,Beijing Normal University
·09/1995~07/1998 M.A., Comparative Education/ History of Foreign Education,Central China Normal University
·09/1990~07/1993 Associate Degree of English Translation, Wuhan University
·11/2017 Certificate of Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Facilitator
·3-4/2018 Basic Course in Problem Based Learning (PBL), the AAU-model, AAU Learning Lab, Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark
·11/2018 Global Mindset Training Programme, C3 Consulting, International Business Academy, Kolding, Denmark
2. Work Experience
· 2001 ~ College of Education Administration, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University
· 20/11/2017~30/08/2021 Guest Researcher, Department of Culture and Learning, Faculty of Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark
· 01/01/2013~31/12/2013Visiting Scholar, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, U.S.A.
· 09/2016-07/2017 Associate Director, Office, Beijing Municipal Education Commission
· 1989~1995 Nurse (BCG Vaccination for children), Hanyang District Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Institute, Wuhan City, Hubei Province
3. Research Interests
· Confucian Democracy
· Educational Dialogue
· John Dewey Studies
· Action Research
· Value Judgement in Comparative Education
· Study on Danish Education in Denmark
4. Selected Publications
4.1 Journal Papers
Philosophy of Education/Methodology of Comparative Education / Dewey Studies
1) Xiang, Beili (2018). Calming the Waves by the Lim Fjord in Denmark. Teacher’s Journal.(4): 120-123.(The full text was published atthe WeChat Officialaccount of “Teacher’s Journal”on April 18th, 2018.)
2)Xiang, Beili (2001). The Value Judgement and Paradigms of Comparative Education: A Perspective of Multiculturalism. Comparative Education Review,(3), 37-44.
3)Xiang, Beili (2000). The Value Judgement and Paradigms of Comparative Education: Perspectives of Universalism and Relativism. Comparative Education Review,(4), 5-10.
4)Xiang, B. (2015).Educational Research Community: The Value Judgment of Comparative Education and My Life. Teacher’s Journal, (5), pp.79-84.
5)Xiang Beili (2015). Educational Research Community and The Idea of a University. Teacher’s Journal, (3-I): 78-82.
6)Fang,T., Ouyang,G. & Xiang,B. (2007). An Explorer of Constructing Comparative Education with Chinese Characteristics: Professor Yang Hanqing.Journal of National Academy of Educational Administration,(12),9-15.
7)Xiang, Beili (2004). Freed Intelligence in Education: A Perspective of John Dewey’s Liberalism. Open Times, (5), 32-46.
8)Xiang, Beili (2013). John Dewey’s Lecture Tour and Curriculum Life in China. National History, (4): 136-139.
9)Xiang, Beili (2013). 1919-1921: John Dewey in China, Principal (6): 43-47.
10)Xiang, Beili (2009). John Dewey’s “Portrait” in Education in Modern China: 1949-2009Basic Education Curriculum, (10), 38-41.
11)Xiang, Beili (1999). A Review of Mohandas Gandhi’s Educational Thoughts. Research of History of Education, (4), 74-80.
12)Xiang, Beili (1999).The Modernization of Education and the Cultural Tradition of the May 4th Movement. Tsinghua Educational Research, (3), 87-93.
13)Xiang, Beili (1998). School: Where to go, Progressivism vs. Essentialism. Jiangxi Education Research, (2), 56-59.
14)Xiang, Beili (2001). The Aim of Education and Other Issues. Open Times, (3), 113-116.
Action Research / Citizenship Education
15) Xiang, Beili (2011). Action Research in Education:Contextualizing the Person and Educational Issue.Journal of Educational Studies,7(6).47-58.
17) Xiang, Beili (2012).Action Research: Identifying Context and Learning Diversity.Research in Applied Psychology (Taiwan).54(2),5-12.
18) Xiang Beili (2015). Action Research: Context, Alignment and Improvement: AJourney of Action Research in Taiwan in 2010 [J]. Basic Education Curriculum(6-1): 76-80.
19) Liu, Xiuying (2011).A School with Civic Life is a Good School:An Interview with Beili XIANG.Children’s Study,(5),6-11.
21) Xiang, Beili (2011). Reconstructing the Power, Responsibility and the Boundary of the Public Governance on Education.Education Today, (4), 8-9.
Curriculum Studies/Teachers/Family Education
22) Zhang, L., Wu, X & Xiang, B. (2018). A New Model for the Construction of General Courses of Women’s Studies in Universities: A Case Study of Women Professors’ Forum at Beijing Normal University, Journal of China Women’s University (5), 27-34.
23) Xiang, Beili (2012). Teacher’s Curriculum Competency of Awakening as an Intellectual——A Case Study of Dr. Zeng Dexiong’s Curriculum Practice.Basic Education Curriculum, (7), 15-19.
24) Xiang, Beili(2014). Chinese Teachers as “Scholars (Shi, 士)”:Beyond Specialization[J].Teacher’s Journal.(8-1):80-82.
25) Xiang, Beili (2014). My Dream to be a Teacher[A]. Dong, Xiaoping; Wang Jing’ai & Zheng, Xinrong, (Eds.). Listening to the Women Professors: Research and Narratives[C].Beijing: China Social Sciences Press,288-298.
26) Xiang, Beili (2009). Doggie paddle, Breaststroke and Backstroke:Inquiry, Experience and the Standard of Curriculum. Basic Education Curriculum, (8), 14-17.
27) Xiang, Beili (2009). School Life, Latent Curriculum and School Culture. Basic Education Curriculum, (9), 30-33.
28) Xiang Beili (2017). Dialogue: Professional and Trustworthy Teacher-Student Relationship [J]. Future Educators(7): 23-24.
29) Xiang, Beili (2012). I hope Curriculum Be the Soil to Liberate and Create New Knowledge.Basic Education Curriculum, (3), 13.
30) Xiang, Beili (2000). How to Use the Experience of Rural Children to Teach? Management of Primary and Secondary Education (7-8), 25-26.
31) Xiang, Beili & Jin, Jihai (1999).The Ideal of Truth, Virtue and Beauty in Science Education.Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing (Social Sciences Edition), 15(2), 79-82.
32) Xiang, Beili (1997). Education for Modern People: A Comparative Study of Examination-Oriented Education and Quality-Oriented Education. Jiangxi Education Research, (4), 1-4.
33) Xiang, Beili (2014). The Publicity and Educational Function of American Museums(2). Basic Education Curriculum (5):66-72.
34) Xiang, Beili (2014). The Publicity and Educational Functions of American Museums (1). Basic Education Curriculum (4):67-73.
35) Xiang, Beili (2013). Walking Through American Revolutionary War in the Educational Drama: A History Lesson of Social Studies of 5th Graders at S Elementary School in the U.S., Basic EducationCurriculum (12): 68-74.
36) Xiang, Beili (2013). The Identity of Minority English Learners in the American Multicultural Context: The Role of ELAC at S Elementary School in the U.S. Basic Education Curriculum (10):63-70.
37) Xiang, Beili (2013). Engaged into Inquiry as a Scientist: Science Lessons at S Elementary School in the U.S., Basic Education Curriculum (9):64-71.
38)Xiang, Beili (2013). A National Blue Ribbon School: Standards, Mission and Academic Achievement: One Day at S Elementary School in the U.S., Basic Education Curriculum (7-8):105-112.
39)Xiang, Beili (2013). Libraries as Public Spaces and the Partners in Lifelong Learning ----The Library Services at S Elementary School in the U.S., Basic Education Curriculum (6):70-75.
40)Zhang, Y. & Xiang, B.(2011). A Study of Gender in Textbook Culture:A case study of Chinese Textbooks published by Three Presses.Education Today, (12),28-31.
41)Shi, J. & Xiang, B.(2001). Research on Gender Issues in Education in the Underdeveloped Areas in China.In Teng, X. & Hu, A. (Eds.),Doctors Forum on Education and Western Areas Development(340-360).Beijing: Nationality Press.
42)Xiang, Beili(1998). The Education of Love: on Family Emotional Education.Preschool Education,(3), 31.
Oral History
43) Xiang, Beili (2021). Oral History of YANG Hanqing, Submitted to Archives of Central China Normal University (April 9th, 2021)
Nursery of Antituberculosis
44) Xiang, Beili(1993).Probe into Psychological Nursing for Tuberculosis Patients.Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis (4), 179.
4.2 Books
Translated Book
Xiang, B. , Wang, S. , & Mo, L. (2009) (Chinese Version): Curriculum and Aims (Decker F. Walker & Jonas F. Soltis, New York: Teachers College Press, 2004). Beijing: Educational Science Publishing House.
Edited Book
Xiang Beili et al. (2020). Oral History of Chinese Teachers Working Overseas [M]. Fuzhou: Fujian Education Press (submitted, to be published).
Xiang Beili (2004).The Implementation and Management of Comprehensive Curriculum In Senior High School (with CUI, Yunhuo). Beijing:Higher Education Press.
Book Chapters
1)Xiang, Beili (2020). Chapter 10: Global Education Perspectives [A]. YANG Hanqing, FANG Tong, WANG Jianliang. Comparative Education (Fourth Edition) [M]. People's Education Press (submitted, to be published)
2)Xiang, Beili (2020). Chapter 10 of Volume 15, Education and Thoughts in India in the Early 20th Century [A]. WU Shiying et al. General History of Foreign Education. Beijing Normal University Press (submitted, to be published).
3)Xiang Beili (2021). Chapter 10 of Volume 14, Education in the Major Nordic Countries in the Early 20th Century [A]. WU Shiying et al. General History of Foreign Education. Beijing Normal University Press (submitted, to be published).
4)Xiang, Beili (2019). Write Your Name. in Tatiana Chemi, Lihong Wang and Xiangyun Du (Eds.) Arts-Based Education: China and Its Intersection with the World. Leiden: Brill/Sense, 89.
5)Xiang, Beili (2010). Field Diagnosis of Child-Friendly School.in Division of Personnel of MOE (Eds.).Child-Friendly School and School Management(112-121). Beijing:Beijing Normal University Press.
6)Xiang, Beili (2002). Educational Thoughts of Nationalism in India (570-632),Albert Einstein’s Educational Thoughts (802-837).In Wu, Shiyin & Ren Zhongyin(Eds.). The General History of Foreign Educational Thoughts(Vol.9).Changsha: Hunan Education Press.
7)Xiang, Beili (2000).Immanuel Kant,Edemondo De Amicis,Ellen Key,Karl Jaspers.In Shan,Zhonghui & Yang,Hanlin (Eds.).Synopses of Western Education Masterpiece.Nanchang:jiangxi People’s Press.
4.3 Selected Reports
1)Xiang,B.,Liu,H.,& Jia,Y.(2011).The Flowers on the Urban FringeCan also Embrace the Spring:A Qualitative Evaluation Report on the Implementation of Aflatoun Curriculum in Xinyuan School of Shan Village in Changping District of Beijing,China.The Impact Assessment of the Curriculum Aflatoun to the Migrant Students,Funded and translated into English by Shanghai Better Education Development Center.
2)Xiang, Beili with her team (2006-2007;2007-2008;2008-2009;2009-2010).General Interview Reports of “Child-friendly School and School Management” Program of UNICEF-CHINA.
3)Peter,M.,Xiang,B.,& Ma,Y(2005).Teacher Training Component Review Gansu Basic Education Project (GBEP)
4.4Reviews, Poems& Essays
1)Xiang, Beili (2018). Tre Digte. Danmark-Kina, No.110. pp. 24-25.
2)Xiang, Beili (2014). The False Harvard University Mottos: Ends and Means. China Education Newspaper, 01/08/2014, (2).
3)Xiang, Beili (2013). Have Fun, Kids[N].Wen Yi Bao (文艺报Literature & Arts Newspaper, hosted by Chinese Writers Association),11/22/2013,(8).
4)Xiang, Beili (2013). The Traffic Rules and Drivers' Virtue (The original title: Civilization in the Traffic Rules: Social Governance and Civic Life )[N]. China Youth Daily, November 5 (2).
5)Xiang, Beili (2013). Library: A Public Space Across Segregation. China Youth Daily, May 14 (2), http://zqb.cyol.com/html/2013-05/14/nw.D110000zgqnb_20130514_5-02.htm.
6)Xiang, Beili (2011).Childhood Promise.Wen Yi Bao (文艺报Literary Newspaper,Hosted by Chinese Writers Association), 07/11/2011,(7).
7)Xiang, Beili (2011).Fou Ts’ong’s Back.Wen Yi Bao,05/25/2011,(3).
8)Xiang, Beili(2011).How Can I Love You, the World.[A review on a text in the Chinese Textbook published by Beijing Normal University Press] Wen Yi Bao,05/09/2011.(7).[Incorporated in Wang, Meng & Wang, Qianrong (Eds.2012,240-241).The Best Essays of 2011 in China.Shenyang:Liaoning People Press.]
9)Xiang, Beili (2010).Tenderness Requires Economic Conditions [A] Book Review of Meu Pe de Laranja Lima].Xinmin Weekly, Oct.11-17,(39),52-55.
10)Xiang, Beili (2008).Find “Empathy” Before speaking.China Education Daily,05/08/2008,(6).
11)Xiang, Beili (1999).Searching for Spiritual Home.Women Literature(1),16-17.
12)Xiang, Beili (1997). Act Bravely for a Just Cause, Social Morality and Others.Wuhan Talents News,10/31/1997,(3).
13)Xiang, Beili (1997).Write to Life.Wuhan Talents News, 06/06/1997,(3).
14)Xiang, Beili (1997).Happy Songs in the Classroom.The Yangtze River Daily,01/13/1997.
15)Xiang, Beili (1996).The Language of the Stones.Wuhan Talents News,12/27/1996.
17)Xiang, Beili (1996).The First Lesson.Wuhan Talents News,01/19/1996,(3).
18)Xiang, Beili (1995).CanFlowers Without Butterflies?Wuhan Evening News, 08/17/1995,(6).
19)Xiang, Beili (1995).Love letters between Pierre Abélard(1079-1142) and Héloïse d' Argenteuil(1101?-1164).[A Review of a Related Book and the Movie Stealing Heaven].Travel Guide,06/16/1995,(3).
20)Xiang, Beili (1994).The Moonlight is Bright Now.Wuhan Evening News,09/01/1994,(6).
21)Xiang, Beili (1994).Enjoying the Cool in the River City.Travel Guide,08/12/1994.
by General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) of P. R. China
as one of the Co-authors of Wu Shiyin &Ren, zhongyin(Eds.),
The General History of Foreign Educational Thoughts
2002 Excellent Humanities and Social Research Award
By Beijing Normal University
For Paper:Value Judgement and Paradigms of Comparative Education:A Perspective of Multiculturalism
2000 Excellent Research Award
by Comparative Education Review
For Paper:Value Judgement and Paradigms of Comparative Education:Perspectives of Universalism and Relativism
2000 Educational and Social Science Applied Research Award
by Beijing Normal University & Hong Kong Chinese University
For Doctoral Dissertation:
John Dewey and His Educational Thoughts in a Perspective of Liberalism
6. Charity Theater Performance
Charity Readers Theatre (19-12-2015). Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,Beili Xiang played the role of Celester Donneli. The performance raised 20,275 Chinese Yuan, which was donated to 'Beijing Hongfeng Women's Psychological Counselling Service Centre'.
Copyright @ Faculty of Education Beijing Normal University. All rights reserved.
Yingdong Buidling, Beijing Normal University 技术支持:北京师科阳光信息技术有限公司
Email:jiaoyuxuebu@bnu.edu.cn