Tao Xingzhi's life:189118 (in September of the lunar calendar 1 6) was born in Huangtanyuan Village, Xixiang, Shexian County, Anhui Province. 1908 17 years old: went to Hangzhou Guangji Medical College to study medicine, but was dissatisfied with the school's discrimination against non-Christians and left school three days later. 19 1 1 20 years old: the revolution of 1911 broke out and the thought changed. He believes in Sun Yat-sen and advocates democracy, harmony and learning from time to time. 19 12 2 1 year old: In Jinda, I am enthusiastic about patriotic social activities. Organize patriotic speeches, hold patriotic donations, and enthusiastically publicize the ideas of national democratic revolution. 1965438+28 years old 09: On May 9, he delivered a speech at the 6,000-person conference of Xiaoying Martial Arts School in Nanjing, denouncing Yuan Shikai's "Article 21" as a traitorous treaty. 13 In June, Nanjing Academic Federation was established, and Tao Xingzhi was elected president. On the 20th, students from various schools in Nanjing went on strike by themselves. Chen Rong, president of Nanjing Normal University, opposed the strike and left the school. Tao Xingzhi temporarily replaced the school board and supported the patriotic movement of students. 192 1 30 years old: 65438+February, new education * * * joined the society, new education magazine, and actual education investigation society merged to form China Education Improvement Society. The aim is to "investigate the actual situation of education, study educational theory and strive to improve education". 1923, 32 years old: co-founded China Association for the Promotion of Civilian Education with Zhu, Yan, Zhu Jingnong and Huang Yanpei. Co-edited with Zhu Jingnong "A Textbook with Thousands of Words for the Common People". To Nanjing, Anqing, Nanchang, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan and other places to promote mass education movement. At that time, he refused to be appointed as the president of Wuchang Higher Normal School (the predecessor of Wuhan University) by Beiyang government, and refused to be hired as the president by his alma mater Jinling University. Committed to the work of China Education Improvement Society and the popularization of civilian education movement. 1926 35 years old: advocating rural education movement. Formulate rural education plans. Establish experimental rural normal schools. 1927 36 years old: Nanjing Experimental Rural Normal School (Xiaozhuang Normal School) officially opened. Tao Xingzhi talks about "Xiaozhuang spirit, optimism spirit, revolutionary spirit and unity spirit". Finally, it is pointed out: "To run rural education well and transform rural society, we must always have a broad mind and dedication." 1929, 38 years old: Due to the outstanding achievements in biological research led by Xiaozhuang Science Society, on June 65438+February 14, Shanghai St. John University awarded Tao Xingzhi the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (now translated as Doctor of Science or Doctor of Science) in recognition of his contribution to science education. 1930, 39 years old: On April 3, in response to the incident in which workers of Nanjing Yingshang and Hutchison were beaten, they protested that Japanese ships were stranded in Nanjing River. Sympathize with and support Xiaozhuang teachers and students to participate in the city's student demonstrations. On the 5th, Xiaozhuang was supported to participate in the city's student anti-imperialist patriotic parade. 1932 4 1 year-old: founded a children's exchange school, popularized science education, and served as the principal. 10 founded shanhai engineering group and early shift engineering group in Shanghai in June, advocating "taking industry as the foundation, taking learning as the light, and taking the group as the guardian." Launch a campaign for universal education. 1933 42 years old: 14 March, the 50th anniversary of Marx's death. Initiated a commemorative meeting attended by Cai Yuanpei, Zhang Qi, Li Gongpu and other academic circles 100. On September 28th, China General Education Association was established. 1October 25th, 10, 7 children of Xin 'an tour group arrived in Shanghai. Enthusiastic care, specific guidance. 1935 44 years old: participated in the establishment of China New Characters Research Society and drafted the China New Characters Declaration. 1June 10, the film equipment was funded, and the "Xin' an Tour Group" set out from Huai' an, Jiangsu Province and went to all parts of the country to promote anti-Japanese and national salvation. On February 9th, 65438, the "December 29th Movement" broke out, and more than 800 people, including Soong Ching Ling, He Xiangning, Ma and Shen Junru, jointly published the Declaration of Shanghai Cultural Salvation Movement. 1936 45 years old: launched a nationwide disaster education campaign. Anti-Japanese and national salvation propaganda. In May of 2 1, the National Salvation Federation was established in Shanghai, and Tao Xingzhi was elected as the Standing Committee and Executive Committee. At the beginning of July, the National Salvation Association from all walks of life decided to entrust Tao Xingzhi, who lives in Europe, America, Asia and Africa, to publicize the anti-Japanese national salvation and mobilize overseas Chinese to go to the national disaster. As a "national diplomatic envoy", he visited 28 countries and regions to publicize the just proposition of resisting Japan and saving the nation to overseas Chinese and international friends. 1937 46 years old: War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression broke out in an all-round way and published Wartime Education. In Mexico, the United States, and Canada, he has repeatedly delivered speeches on "Embargo and Boycott Japanese Goods", mobilizing overseas Chinese to donate money to save the country and winning the sympathy and support of the broad masses of the people. 1938, aged 47: In London, I attended the World Anti-aggression Conference with China on behalf of Wu, and once again visited Max's Tomb. On May 4th, he gave a speech in Los Angeles: When Japan slaughtered 6,543,800+people in China, more than 500,000 people were killed by arms supplied by the United States to Japan. Shocked the United States, promoted the embargo and boycotted Japanese goods. In September, Gandhi commented on the English version of China People's Education Movement rewritten by Gandhi: "This booklet is very useful for us in India." 1 1 in June, China wartime education association was established to draft wartime education plan. 65438+February 65438+May, Life Education Society was formally established in Guilin and was elected as a director. 1939 48 years old: On July 20th, Yucai School opened, and then moved to Gusheng, Hechuan Street for formal classes. It is divided into six groups: literature, music, drama, dance, painting, society and natural science, with more than 0/00 students/kloc. 1940 49 years old: In April, he attended the Fifth Session of the First Session of the National Political Council. It is pointed out that the government should stipulate that education is the obligation and right of the people. On 26th, he hosted the performance of Chongqing Yucai School Music Group Music Evening. Zhou Enlai wrote an inscription for the music group: "Cultivate a batch of new music talents for new China." 194 1 50 years old: in April, the slogan of "learning martial arts" was put forward, asking everyone to do "collective martial arts" and work hard to run schools. And set April 6 as "Yucai Xing Byte". In September, 27 young graduate students were selected for special training. Push the learning atmosphere of the whole school to a new climax. 1942 5 1 year old: In February, organize Yucai teachers and students to hold drama performances, art exhibitions and concerts, and report their school-running and creative achievements to the society. 52-year-old Cong 1943: Leading teachers and students of Yucai to learn the spirit of "Nanniwan", self-reliance, overcoming difficulties, reclaiming 30 mu of land and establishing the first farm of Yucai. 1944 53 years old: committed to the peaceful reunification and democratic movement. 54 years old from 65438 to 0945: In May, the Outline of Implementing Democratic Education was published in Wartime Education. On September 9th, Feng and Ni Feijun attended the opening ceremony of the International School for Children with Difficulties. Also known as Peicai Primary School. On October 8th, 65438/KLOC-0, he published his English treatise Education for All, and put forward the guiding principles of "democracy first", "education for all", "holistic education" and "lifelong education". 1 65438+1October1,wartime education was changed to democratic education. Published "Democracy" and "Democracy Education" in the inaugural issue. 1946 55 years old: Guo and Li were injured in Jiaochangkou tragedy. Tao immediately led Yucai teachers and students to the streets to protest. On June 23, he served as the chairman of the general assembly at the petition meeting of 100,000 people at Shanghai North Railway Station to bid farewell to Beijing, and delivered a famous speech, demanding peace and opposing civil war. In July, democracy fighters Li Gongpu and Wen Yiduo were killed one after another. Tao Xingzhi said; I'm waiting for the third shot. On June 5438+02, he gave the last lecture at Hujiang University: Education in New China. On June 6th, 65438, I wrote the last letter to the teachers and students of Yucai School. 2 1, write down the last poem "Tribute to Mr. Zou Taofen". Faced with the threat of the enemy, he was selfless and fearless, and he died. In the last three months in Shanghai, he made more than one hundred speeches, which fully expressed the will of the broad masses of people to oppose civil war, dictatorship, democracy and peace. On July 24th, I sorted out the poems of the past years overnight. He died of a sudden cerebral hemorrhage on July 25th at the age of 55. On his deathbed, Deng and I arrived. Hold Tao's hand and say, "Friends should learn from your spirit and do their best for the cause of democracy until they die. "On August 1 1, more than 2,000 representatives from all walks of life in Yan 'an held a memorial service for Mr. Tao Xingzhi. Mao Zedong wrote a eulogy in his own handwriting: "In memory of Mr. Tao Xingzhi, a great people's educator throughout the ages". On September 23rd, a memorial service was held for Tao Xingzhi in Cangbaitang, attended by more than 2,000 cultural and educational representatives and people from all walks of life. 654381October 27th, a memorial service for Tao Xingzhi was held in the auditorium of Aurora University. More than 5000 workers, farmers, students, cultural figures and foreign friends attended the meeting. Song Qingling's inscription: "A model for generations." He Xiangning wrote an inscription: "The spirit of Mr. Xingzhi is immortal." On February 9th, 65438, more than 300 famous American educators and China students studying in the United States held a memorial service in new york. Dewey and Feng Yuxiang served as honorary presidents of the conference. Dewey and Ke Qubo introduced the life of Tao Xingzhi. Overseas Chinese and Hong Kong compatriots in Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia and other places also held memorial ceremonies. World famous educators Dewey, Ke Qubo and Rogge sent messages of condolence: "Dr. Tao's contribution to the construction of mass education in China is unparalleled, and the deceased will always miss him and carry his career to the end." 65438+February 1, Tao Xingzhi was buried in Xiaxiaozhuang, Laoshan, Nanjing. Representatives of 53 people's organizations and more than 2,000 people attended the funeral. Since then, Tao Xingzhi and his parents, ex-wife and sister have been buried in the foothills of Laoshan Mountain in Xiaozhuang. See http://www.taoxingzhi.org/list.asp? for details. . level 1=2。 level 2 = 1 & amp； Understanding Xingzhi —— Drawing lessons from Tao Xingzhi's chronology;

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