A Review of Empirical Studies of the Effects of Double Reduction Policy

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Title: A Review of Empirical Studies of the Effects of Double Reduction Policy
Language: English
Authors: Yi Zeng
Source: Science Insights Education Frontiers. 2025 27(2):4517-4531.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Educational Change, Compulsory Education, Homework, Elementary Secondary Education, Tutoring, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Parents, After School Education, Teaching Load, Anxiety, Well Being
Geographic Terms: China
ISSN: 2644-058X
2578-9813
Abstract: The Double Reduction policy represents a significant educational reform endeavor of the Chinese government to alleviate the overly heavy burdens of homework and off-campus training for compulsory education students. Using the method of literature review, this study surveys the existing empirical research on the effects of the policy on the students, parents, and teachers to find that it has a positive effect on student all-round development by reducing their academic burdens, whereas it also faces challenges, such as less ideal after-school services, persistent education anxiety in the parents, and increased workloads for the teachers. The study proposes recommendations for improving the policy's implementation, including enhancing the digital educational resources, strengthening home education guidance, and bolstering teachers' well-being via multi-agency efforts.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1470305
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Double Reduction policy represents a significant educational reform endeavor of the Chinese government to alleviate the overly heavy burdens of homework and off-campus training for compulsory education students. Using the method of literature review, this study surveys the existing empirical research on the effects of the policy on the students, parents, and teachers to find that it has a positive effect on student all-round development by reducing their academic burdens, whereas it also faces challenges, such as less ideal after-school services, persistent education anxiety in the parents, and increased workloads for the teachers. The study proposes recommendations for improving the policy's implementation, including enhancing the digital educational resources, strengthening home education guidance, and bolstering teachers' well-being via multi-agency efforts.
ISSN:2644-058X
2578-9813