（通讯员：周雪婷、云星月）中华民族解放运动波澜壮阔，近代改革先驱精神历久弥新。为加深同学们对改革先驱精神的感悟，厚植家国情怀，外国语学院24级英语优师班于2025年3月30日组织师生前往武汉张之洞纪念馆，开展“探寻历史印记，传承改革精神”主题游学活动。活动旨在通过实地游学，了解以张之洞为代表的改革事迹，感悟改革先驱精神，提升用英语讲述中国历史的能力，助力历史文化素质与专业素养深度融合。
师生们走进纪念馆，漫步于张之洞曾经生活过的房间，一幅幅珍贵的历史图片、文献手稿映入眼帘，仿佛能看到昏黄的灯光下，他为国家的振兴而奋笔疾书、谋划布局的身影。作为近代改革先驱，张之洞等人“中学为体，西学为用”的主张，对近代中国的工业、教育发展影响深远。展厅以“洋务兴国”“教育革新”“实业报国”为主线，全景式展现了张之洞在晚清社会变革中的卓越贡献。罗晓黎老师介绍了他创办汉阳铁厂、自强学堂（武汉大学前身）等里程碑事件，同学们认真聆听，深切体会到改革先驱们“中学为体，西学为用”的思想精髓。展柜中陈列的《劝学篇》刻本、工业器械模型等展品，生动还原了洋务运动时期“求富求强”的探索历程。
在“教育革新”专题展区，同学们被张之洞推动新式教育的事迹深深触动。他主张“广育人才，讲求时务”，其教育理念对于当代教育仍具启示意义。罗老师结合展板内容，启发学生思考：作为未来的英语教师，应该如何学习张之洞的教育理念，做一名好老师。同时，对于如何用英语向国际友人介绍张之洞的教育改革事迹及其对现代中国的深远影响，同学们展开热烈讨论，提出通过对比中西教育史、制作双语导览视频等方式，让世界了解这位“中国近代教育奠基人”的智慧与担当。
通过此次游学活动，同学们深刻认识到：历史不仅是记忆，更是当下发展的镜鉴。罗老师也表示，在中华民族的艰难岁月里，张之洞等清末官员展现出昂扬的改革精神和精忠报国的气魄，他们的精神与风范，值得后世永远敬仰。此次游学活动，不仅是对历史的回顾，更是同学们精神上的洗礼。相信在未来的日子里，这种精神将激励着我们不断前行，在未来成为一名好老师，为实现中华中华民族伟大复兴贡献自己的力量。（审核：刘晖）
Journey to Explore Historical Imprints, Gaining Insights into the Spirit of Reform Pioneers
—A Visit to the Zhang Zhidong Memorial Hall
(Correspondents: Zhou Xueting, Yun Xingyue) The liberation movement of the Chinese nation has been magnificent and profound, and the spirit of modern reform pioneers remains timeless. To deepen students’ understanding of this pioneering spirit and cultivate their patriotism, the 2024 English Jingchu Excellent Teachers Class of the School of Foreign Languages organized an educational excursion to the Zhang Zhidong Memorial Hall in Wuhan on March 30, 2025. Themed Exploring Historical Imprints, Inheriting the Spirit of Reform, the activity aimed to provide students with firsthand experience in learning about the reform efforts led by Zhang Zhidong, allowing them to reflect on the legacy of reform pioneers while enhancing their ability to narrate Chinese history in English. This initiative sought to foster a deeper integration of historical-cultural literacy and professional competence.
As the teachers and students stepped into the memorial hall and wandered through the rooms where Zhang Zhidong once lived, they came across a collection of precious historical photographs and handwritten manuscripts. It was as if they could glimpse his silhouette under the dim lamplight, tirelessly drafting plans and plotting for the nation’s revitalization. As a leading reformer of his time, Zhang Zhidong and his contemporaries advocated the principle of Chinese Learning as the Foundation, Western Learning for Practical Application, which profoundly influenced modern China’s industrial and educational development. The exhibition, structured around three themes—National Strengthening Through Westernization, Educational Innovation, and Industrial Patriotism—offered a panoramic view of Zhang Zhidong’s remarkable contributions during the late Qing Dynasty’s social transformation. Ms. Luo Xiaoli elaborated on milestone achievements such as his establishment of the Hanyang Iron Works and the Ziqiang School (the precursor to Wuhan University). The students listened attentively, gaining a profound appreciation for the essence of the reform pioneers’ philosophy. Artifacts on display, including the engraved edition of Exhortation to Learning and models of industrial machinery, vividly recreated the era’s pursuit of wealth and power during the Westernization Movement.
In the Educational Innovation section, the students were deeply moved by Zhang Zhidong’s efforts to promote modern education. His advocacy for broadening talent cultivation and addressing contemporary affairs remains relevant to modern pedagogy. Ms. Luo encouraged students to reflect on how they, as future English teachers, could draw inspiration from Zhang Zhidong’s educational philosophy and excel in their profession. Additionally, the group engaged in lively discussions on how to introduce Zhang Zhidong’s educational reforms and their lasting impact on modern China to international audiences in English. Proposals included comparative studies of Chinese and Western educational history and the creation of bilingual guided tour videos, aiming to showcase the wisdom and dedication of this founding figure of modern Chinese education to the world.
Through this educational excursion, the students came to a profound realization: history is not merely a memory but a mirror for contemporary development. Ms. Luo emphasized that during China’s challenging times, late Qing officials like Zhang Zhidong demonstrated an indomitable spirit of reform and unwavering patriotism—qualities that continue to earn profound respect and admiration. More than a retrospective on history, this journey served as a spiritual awakening for the participants. It is believed that in the days to come, this legacy will inspire them to forge ahead, striving to become exceptional educators and contributing their strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
