Reflection on Liao Taichu's Rural Education Research from the Perspective of Knowledge Sociology

Zhang Huanmin, Crendy Tan Yen Teng, S’ng Lin Yee

Abstract

Under the effect of sociology of knowledge, this research aims to reveal the generation process of Liao Taichu's rural education research during the Republic of China period and promote the focus on rural education. This study aims to provide the following researchers with ideas for using sociological theory to conduct rural education research. Moreover, this research adopts qualitative methods and a literature study by exploring the approaches adopted in Liao's research, which can be used for collecting data, such as the interview method, observation method, and questionnaire method. This research also presents informative historical materials and methodological enlightenment for modern Chinese rural education research. In addition, there are some limitations to Liao's research. Firstly, the family factor and informal education played essential roles in rural education, which has been overlooked in Liao's research. Secondly, Liao's research does not fully utilize functionalist theories. However, Liao's research is still a landmark work in the study of rural education in modern China. Thence, the reflection on Liao's research may have essential inspiration for the current development of rural education in China. Furthermore, the analysis of Liao's research may provide some highlights and methods for the following rural education scholars. Compared with previous research, this research uses sociology theory about the sociology of knowledge to explain Liao’s research. On the other hand, this research discusses Liao's study on the research background, process, and methods rarely mentioned in other studies. Therefore, there is still a need for further discussion about the achievements and shortcomings of Liao’s research.

 

Keywords: Liao Taichu, rural education, knowledge sociology.


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