Theoretical Foundations of the Development of the Cultural Aspect in Pedagogical Science

Xianfeng Zhou; Gulmira Karabalaeva; Chunhua Ma; Changning Wang; Qiang Ding

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.371

Authors

Xianfeng Zhou Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7906-289X
Gulmira Karabalaeva Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3169-1864
Chunhua Ma Luoyang Normal University https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1536-9325
Changning Wang Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4392-2361
Qiang Ding Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4305-2295

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.371

Keywords:

cultural competence, enculturation, ethno-cultural identity, harmony, hierarchy, traditional crafts

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish the basic principles and approaches to the integration of the cultural component into educational systems, considering the historical and cultural context and current challenges. The study employed methods of historical and cultural analysis to examine the effects of cultural traditions on the educational systems of China and Kyrgyzstan, as well as a comparative approach to assess the specific features of integrating the cultural component into the pedagogy of both countries. Additionally, a theoretical generalization was performed to systematize the concepts of enculturation and cultural capital in the context of modern pedagogy. The findings of the study revealed a considerable influence of historical traditions on the development of education. In the ancient times, the educational process was focused on the development of a harmonious personality through the mastery of arts, philosophy, and rhetoric. In the Middle Ages, education was based on religious values, preserving cultural heritage, while in the Renaissance it integrated humanistic ideas. In modern times, the introduction of scientific approaches ensured that knowledge was linked to cultural values. Modern education seeks to combine tradition with innovation. In China, the emphasis is on preserving harmony and using modern technology to promote national heritage, including calligraphy, literature, and history. In Kyrgyzstan, education is based on preserving ethno-cultural identity through folklore, crafts, and epics. The study also established the significance of teachers’ cultural competence, which was a key factor in the effective integration of culture into education.

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