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What characterizes teaching content in elementary and middle school?

参考答案：

1) The teaching content should be scientific: the content must be informed by relevant research;

2) It should be ideological: it should integrate emotional development, enhance students’ moral values, develop patriotism and foster an international outlook;

3) It should be: basic: it should include the basic knowledge and skills essential for competent citizens in the future;

4) It should be well-organized and suit students’ learning habits;

5) It should be suitable: it must meet the actual needs of the students, pay attention to students’ personalities, diversities and uniqueness;

6) It should be forward-looking: it should be based on the highest quality educational research and be forward-looking to contribute to social development;

7) It should be practical: it should be consistent with teaching practice.