Educational Assistance Bridges East and West: A Story of Cooperation and Growth

As the spring semester of 2025 comes to a close, the partnership between Hongqiao District of Tianjin and Heshui County, Gansu Province, has yielded remarkable results in educational assistance. The exchanges have not only promoted teaching and research but have also fostered a deep affection for the students and the local community. For Li Jing, a teacher from Wenchang Palace National Primary School, and her colleagues, this experience has been a transformative one.

Key Takeaways:

  • 23 key teachers from Hongqiao District of Tianjin were selected to teach in Heshui County, covering all major subjects in primary and secondary schools, in the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • Educational assistance is not just a one-way giving, but a two-way growth, as evident from the flexible and interactive teaching methods introduced by Li Jing and the learning experiences shared by both teachers and students.
  • Zhang Wei, a teacher sent to Gansu, has selflessly devoted her teaching concepts, methods, and resources to local schools and students, opening new "windows" for them.
  • Yang Yi, a teaching researcher from the Teacher Development Center of Hongqiao District, measured the education assistance with her footsteps, guiding teachers to use artificial intelligence tools, and conducted over 30 training sessions on AI-enabled education and teaching.
  • Chen Shujuan, a teacher at Heshui No. 2 Middle School, credits Yang Yi with teaching her not only methods but also the feelings and responsibilities of educating people.
  • Local key teachers in Heshui have grown rapidly under the guidance of the Tianjin teaching team, and the quality of education and teaching has been significantly improved.

Statistics:

  • 23 key teachers from Hongqiao District of Tianjin were selected to teach in Heshui County.
  • Over 30 training sessions were conducted on AI-enabled education and teaching for key teachers in Heshui.
  • The teaching team concentrated its efforts on group assistance, education, and teaching with a dedicated spirit and vivid classroom, helping the recipient schools improve the effectiveness of teaching and research.

Sources:

  • [Original news release from Heshui County, Gansu Province, China: https://www.hsxzf.gov.cn/zwdt/bmdt/content_71601]