Historical Evolution
Established in 2007 as a joint entity with the School of Educational Science, the School of Teacher Education was restructured in November 2020 as an independent academic unit under the national directives of the Central Committee’s Reform Guidelines on Teacher Development and the Action Plan for Teacher Education Revitalization. This transformation reflects the university’s commitment to advancing comprehensive teacher education reforms and revitalizing its historic strength in pedagogical training.

Institutional Framework

• Dual Role: Operates as a “Teaching-Administrative Unit”, integrating the functions of the School of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Administration Office under a unified leadership structure.

• Strategic Mandate: To pioneer a “comprehensive university model” for teacher education, blending academic rigor with systemic innovation.

Vision & Values

• Core Mission: “Cultivating Virtue and Nurturing Talent” (立德树人).

• Guiding Principles:

• University Motto: “Bridging Chinese and Western Excellence, Pursuing Continuous Advancement” (祈通中西，力求精进).

• Educational Philosophy: “Learning Rooted in Practice, Practice Grounded in Locality” (学必期于用，用必适于地).

• Ethos: “Moral Integrity and Academic Excellence” (道德优美，学术纯粹).

• National Commitment: Cultivating “Four Qualities” Educators (有理想信念、有道德情操、有扎实学识、有仁爱之心) as envisioned by the Party and the people.

Innovative Practices

• Educator Spirit: Promoting a culture of dedication, innovation, and social responsibility among faculty and students.

• Interdisciplinary Synergy: Leveraging Nantong University’s multidisciplinary resources to design cutting-edge curricula in pedagogy, psychology, and subject-specific teaching methodologies.