This essay is devoted to the analysis of Confucian theory of education based on its basic components: objectives, content, subjects of education, and methods of teaching. Confucianism is an extensive philosophical theory of Ancient China, which focuses mainly on political, social, ethical, and human problems in order to control human behavior and stability of society. The findings of this research support the values of Confucian theory of education, including the importance of morality in the educational process, methods of teaching, the importance of educators, the creation of a humanistic educational environment, and continuous learning. These values may be adopted and developed within the framework of the contemporary educational reforms in Vietnam. In the context of the presented paper, Confucian theory of education is analyzed as an age-old educational philosophy of Vietnam that has significantly affected the contemporary Vietnamese philosophy of education.
This essay is devoted to the analysis of Confucian theory of education based on its basic components: objectives, content, subjects of education, and methods of teaching. Confucianism is an extensive philosophical theory of Ancient China, which focuses mainly on political, social, ethical, and human problems in order to control human behavior and stability of society. The findings of this research support the values of Confucian theory of education, including the importance of morality in the educational process, methods of teaching, the importance of educators, the creation of a humanistic educational environment, and continuous learning. These values may be adopted and developed within the framework of the contemporary educational reforms in Vietnam. In the context of the presented paper, Confucian theory of education is analyzed as an age-old educational philosophy of Vietnam that has significantly affected the contemporary Vietnamese philosophy of education.
