Basic Art Education in China and Kyrgyzstan: Challenges, Reforms and Opportunities for Cooperation

Kun Li; Liu Huijun

doi:10.21697/fp.2025.2.16

Published: 2025-12-30

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025)

Basic Art Education in China and Kyrgyzstan: Challenges, Reforms and Opportunities for Cooperation

Kun Li , Liu Huijun

Pedagogical Forum

Section: Colloquia

https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2025.2.16

Abstract

This paper aims to systematically examine the development, key differences, and areas of collaboration in basic art education between China and Kyrgyzstan, and to provide theoretical foundations and practical pathways for deepening bilateral educational cooperation. A qualitative research design was adopted, integrating comparative analysis, literature review, and case study methods to organize policy documents, academic publications, and public government reports from both countries. These materials were supplemented with selected school teaching cases and interviews with educators. The collected data were coded and thematically analyzed. The findings indicate that China possesses significant advantages in its art education policy framework, diversified teaching models, and the application of digital technologies, whereas Kyrgyzstan demonstrates distinctive strengths in preserving traditional national culture and safeguarding artistic heritage. The two countries exhibit clear complementarity in curriculum design, teacher training, and resource allocation, suggesting substantial potential for further cooperation in art education.

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Kyrgyzstan, China, Art education, cooperation with parents

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