引入教育变革:对中国初中英语课程改革的考察(英文)

【摘要】：Modernization is not a seismic break from tradition, but a departure from tradition built on continuity and the needs of the situation. For any program to be successful, the question is not only whether the innovation is "modern," advanced, or cutting edge; but more importantly is whether it meets the needs of a society at a particular point in time. For the innovation to become an integral part of a society, it needs a supportive infrastructure the most important of which is the receptivity of and the suitability to the users. To borrow from a term used in curriculum studies, relevance is important in the successful introduction of an innovation. The resourceful and versatile innovator would tailor the program or item to meet the changing needs of the users, make it acceptable to them, and fit it into the infrastructure if it is to be adopted.