Dacheng Zhao;

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As the proposer of the 7C education philosophy, the author reviewed his early educational experience as a visiting scholar and a PhD candidate in an Australian university through educational reflection to explore the origin of the 7C educational theory. Through the words and deeds of his three supervisors, the author realized that Australian education from kindergarten to doctoral degree attaches great importance to cultivating seven basic qualities, including Confidence， Communication， Cooperation, Critical thinking, Computer and information technology skills, Cross-cultural competence, and Creativity.

Key Words： Australian education; 7C Education; self-reflection; confidence; communication; critical thinking; creativity

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Author: Dacheng Zhao;

References：

• Zhao, D. (2016). Chinese students’ high achievement in mathematics: A comparison of mathematics education of Australian and Chinese primary schools. Singapore: Springer.
• Zhao, D. (2013). Understanding Chinese Education through Cross-cultural Lens: A comparative study of Chinese and Western educational culture (in Chinese). Yanbian, China: Yanbian Education Press. “西洋镜”里看中国教育：中西教育文化对话录.
• Zhao, D., Mulligan, J. & Mitchelmore, M. (2006). Case study on mathematics assessment practice in Australian and Chinese primary schools. In K.S. Leung, K.D. Graf and F.J. Loperz-Real (eds), Mathematics Education in Different Cultural Traditions: A Comparative Study of East Asia and the West, New York: Springer (pp. 261-275).
• Zhao, D. & Mulligan, J. (2021). A comparison of Australian and Chinese primary school intended mathematics curriculum. Aussie-Sino Studies, Vol 7 (3), pp. 1-12.
• Hu, F. & Zhao, D. (2022). Developing Students’ Global Competence at Australian and Chinese Universities: A Comparative Case Study of Western Sydney University and Hunan University of Arts and Science. Aussie-Sino Studies, Vol 8 (4), pp. 52-57.
• Zhao, D., & Singh, M. (2011). Why do Chinese-Australian students outperform their Australian peers in mathematics: A comparative case study, International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, vol 9, no. 1, pp 69-87.

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