Mr. Tao Qian possesses a rich and diverse international educational practice experience, with a professional journey that spans various real and complex educational settings both domestically and internationally. He supports educators and schools in initiating changes aimed at core competencies with a spirit of scientific research and professional methods. He holds a Master's degree in Education from Vanderbilt University in the United States and dual Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Law from Nankai University. Mr. Tao Qian is also a visiting scholar at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium.
Mr. Tao Qian is responsible for leading the development of a teacher-professional curriculum system based on the "Excellence in Teaching Standards." His representative work, "Curriculum Design and Implementation Based on Performance Assessment," has been widely recognized and praised by educators nationwide. He serves as an educational development consultant for several well-known schools, non-governmental organizations, and government entities.
Mr. Tao Qian's areas of interest include teacher education and professional development in the context of China's K-12 and vocational education, aiming at core competencies; construction of curriculum systems based on core competencies; construction of school core competency models; and the development and competency cultivation of talents with an international perspective, among others. He has participated in multiple national-level academic projects, achieving evidence-based research outcomes.
Mr. Tao Qian is also deeply concerned with "achieving social equity through education." He firmly believes that "all Chinese children, regardless of their background, can receive equal access to high-quality education." He is convinced that through long-term collaboration with like-minded partners and by diligently addressing every detail in every educational scenario, the quality of education can be elevated to a higher dimension.