Confucianism & SoTL (Scholarship, Teaching and Learning)

Confucius, China’s most famous teacher, educator, philosopher, and political theorist, stands as the epitome of the Chinese sage, whose profound ideas continue to shape the civilizations of China and other East Asian countries. In this presentation, I delve into the educational ideology of Confucius to explore key issues and questions in modern educational philosophy and practice, encompassing Scholarship, Teaching, and Learning (SoTL). The presentation illuminates how Modern SoTL aligns with several principles of Confucianism. However, it also sheds light on what modern educational SoTL is lacking; i.e. Confucius’ emphasis on enacting and transmitting Junzi Ren (Enlightened Self-Cultivating scholars with benevolence and love), which is the cornerstone of Confucius education.