The book, Elaboration on the Five “I“s Teaching Theory, written by Chuting Zhang, originally puts forward the pedagogical framework of the Five “I“s-Information, Interest, Intuition, Inquiry, and Intelligence, which aims to more fully integrates the human elements into curriculum design. The book provides a detailed explanation of each core element: Information is broader than mere knowledge; Interest serves as a driving force for learning; Intuition complements logical thinking; Inquiry cultivates students’ critical thinking abilities; and Intelligence represents a higher-level pursuit beyond cleverness. It emphasizes that education should be human-centered, exploring themes such as the sanctity of humanity, the realization of self-worth, and the roles of aesthetics, ethics, and the environment in human development. Its goal is to guide educational practices toward promoting the holistic development of individuals, making it both a theoretical monograph on educational philosophy and a practical guide for educational practice.
Danqian Li, Chaoyu Qiu, and Jiaojiao Mo, translators of this work, are faculty members at the School of Foreign Studies, Hunan University of Technology and Business.