A Comparative Study on the Background of the Formation of Shadow Education Between China and Singapore Exploring the Perspective of Historical Factor Analysis

Abstract

Nowadays, shadow education is popular worldwide, especially in East Asian countries. This paid form of extracurricular education aligns with mainstream educations teaching objectives, content, methods, and means. This article selects China and Singapore as the research subjects, influenced by Confucian culture and exam-oriented education. The prosperous background of shadow education has many similarities. The focus of this study is to use the historical factor analysis method to perspective the economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds from a historical perspective, deeply explore the underlying reasons and impacts, and aspire to explore the similarities and differences in the background of the formation of shadow education between the two countries. At the same time, the author is reflecting on the current educational situation and policies reflected in the shadow of education, reflecting on the loopholes in mainstream education, and seeking reasonable countermeasures to promote the healthy development of mainstream education and the diversified development of various educational models.