[Expert's Views]

Patriotism is related to family and country. Patriotism is the national heart and soul of the Chinese nation, the most important spiritual wealth of the Chinese nation, and the powerful spiritual driving force for the Chinese people and the Chinese nation to safeguard national independence and national dignity. A strong young man will be strong, and a smart young man will be wise. A young man will carry the future and hope of the country. Carefully sow the seeds of patriotism in their hearts is an important requirement for cultivating socialist builders and successors who are comprehensively developed in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics and labor.

Red resources are the valuable wealth left by the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people in the process of revolution, construction and reform, and are a vivid textbook for carrying out patriotic education. Using red resources to carry out patriotic education can help young people deeply understand why the Communist Party of China can do, why Marxism works, and why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good. Red resources are highly infectious and persuasive. By organizing young people to visit revolutionary sites and revolutionary memorial halls, watch historical documentaries, participate in red study activities, etc., they can break the boundaries of time and space, allowing young people to intuitively feel the heroic deeds and noble spirit of revolutionary ancestors, thereby inspiring their patriotic enthusiasm. At the same time, the ideals and beliefs contained in the red resources, as well as the spirit of hard work and selfless dedication, can allow young people to truly understand the spiritual spectrum forged by the Chinese Communists with their blood and lives in the process of touching history, help them establish correct values, and let them understand their original aspirations and remember their mission in the echo of history.

The Party and the country have achieved remarkable achievements in various undertakings in the new era, providing a powerful example for patriotic education. Carrying patriotic education in combination with the great achievements of the new era and explaining the principles in depth and thoroughly, can enhance the pertinence and attractiveness of education. For example, the comprehensive victory in the fight against poverty, the comprehensive building of a moderately prosperous society, and major breakthroughs in the field of scientific and technological innovation all demonstrate the political advantages of the leadership of the Communist Party of China and our socialist system. By telling the "Chinese story" behind the great achievements, explaining the superiority of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, and by using sensible changes around you to show confidence in the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, it can help young people inspire national pride and self-confidence in the real picture. At the same time, the great achievements of the new era are a concentrated reflection of the Chinese nation's spirit of self-improvement. Combining patriotic education with the great achievements of the new era can not only inspire young people to establish lofty ideals, study hard, and contribute to the future development of the country, but also make the educational content closer to the lives of young people and enhance the appeal of education.

When you see the virtuous, you will think of the virtuous, and when you see the virtuous, you will reflect on yourself. Advanced typical figures are the spiritual leaders of patriotic education, and their deeds and spirit are powerful examples of patriotic education. Advanced typical figures include revolutionary martyrs, role models of the times, outstanding scientists, etc. Their deeds show the profound connotation of patriotism, such as selfless dedication, hard work, and courage to innovate. By learning the deeds of advanced typical figures, young people can deeply understand the spiritual essence of patriotism, thereby inspiring their patriotic enthusiasm and spirit of struggle. At the same time, the spirit of advanced typical figures is highly consistent with the core socialist values. By promoting the deeds of advanced typical figures, young people can help establish correct values ​​and enhance their sense of social responsibility and mission. Combining patriotic education with the propaganda of advanced typical figures can make the educational content more vivid and specific and deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Patriotic education should not only focus on content, but also on innovation in methods and methods. Focusing on practical education is not only an important way to cultivate the comprehensive quality of young people, but also an effective way to transform their patriotism into practical actions. By organizing young people to participate in volunteer services, social surveys, public welfare activities, etc., they can feel the changes and development of the country in practice and enhance their sense of social responsibility and mission. Focus on empowering technology, use modern technological means, such as virtual reality (VR) technology to reproduce historical scenes, and spread the spirit of patriotism through short videos, animations, etc., making education more vivid and interesting, more contemporary and attractive. Pay attention to home-school-society coordination. Patriotism education is not only the responsibility of the school, but also requires the joint participation of the family and society. The family is the first classroom for the growth of young people, and parents' words and deeds are crucial; schools are the main battlefield of education, and they should innovate educational forms and enrich educational content; society should create a good educational atmosphere and provide rich educational resources. Through the coordination of home, school and society, a strong synergy for patriotic education can be formed and the effectiveness of education can be improved.

Patriotism is the deep feelings engraved in the blood of the Chinese nation, and the spiritual bond connecting every Chinese son and daughter with their family and country. The boy is full of strength and is vigorous. Patriotism education is not a one-day effort. Let the seeds of patriotism take root in the hearts of young people. It is necessary to take red resources as the root, the achievements of the times as the wings, advanced models as the lamp, and innovative methods as the path. Only in this way can we cultivate young people in the new era who are "the greatest of the country" and shoulder the responsibility of "rejuvenation", so that they can write a glorious chapter worthy of the times on the journey of national rejuvenation. Let us work together to deeply plant the seeds of patriotism in the hearts of young people.

Authors: Geng Kunli and Zhang Yantai (special researcher at the Hebei Provincial Research Center for the Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, researcher at the Hebei Provincial Medical Humanities and Social Sciences Research Base, and researcher at the Hebei Academy of Social Sciences)