Min, Wang2023-12-052023-12-052004Min, W. (2004). New geography curriculum reform of middle schools in China. Research in Geographic Education, 6, pp. 37-44.1529-0085https://hdl.handle.net/10877/17458China began new curriculum reforms in 2000. The reform changed the focus of geography from its traditional subject centered curriculum to permit the adoption of an integrated curriculum. The changes also emphasize elementary innovative spirits, practical capability, scientific and cultural accomplishment, and environmental awareness. Basic knowledge, skills, and methods suitable for lifelong learning are the general goals of the reform in middle schools and have influenced Chinese education deeply. The purpose of this paper is to report on three facets of the reform movement: 1) how it affected the curriculum in general; 2) the plan for implementation; and 3) the influences on textbooks.Text8 pages1 file (.pdf)engeographycurricula reformmiddle schoolsChinaArticle