On Dec 31, 2023, Tianjin Normal University’s (TNU) team for aid education completed their three-and-a-half-month teaching mission in Hotan prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Chen Daiwei, vice president of TNU, and relevant staff members welcomed the returning team.

Chen Daiwei, vice president of TNU, and relevant staff members welcome the returning team for aid education to Xinjiang

TNU’s team for aid education to Xinjiang

Chen presented flowers and gifts to the teaching team and heard the briefings about their work and life in Xinjiang.

He expressed gratitude and respect to the teachers and students for their hard work in the aid-to-Xinjiang program. On behalf of TNU, he also expressed appreciation to the team for their contributions to education and social development in rural areas through practical actions.

Chen Daiwei, vice president of TNU, presents flowers to members of the returning team for aid education to Xinjiang

Cheerful members of the TNU’s team for aid education to Xinjiang

In early September 2023, TNU dispatched a total of 60 students and 4 leading teachers to form an aid-to-teaching team to conduct a three-and-a-half-month teaching program in Yutian county and Cele county of Hotan prefecture, Xinjiang.

After arrival, team members overcame difficulties brought about by climate, language, and lifestyle differences, and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the teaching work. During the program, they innovated teaching methods, improved teaching quality, and conducted various forms of educational activities, contributing a total of over 5,000 hours of teaching time. The aid-to-teaching team has won unanimous recognition and praise from recipient schools, local education authorities, parents, and students, fully demonstrating the responsibility and dedication of the students from TNU.