Xinhua Publishes Book Review: Shiology Education Builds a Systematic Food Literacy Framework, Highly Praised by Frontline Teachers

Recently, the Xinhua News App published a book review by Liu Pu, a senior primary school teacher in Jinan, offering strong recognition of the Shiology Education (Grades 1–6) textbook series, edited by Mr. Guangwei Liu, the founding scholar of the Shiology discipline.

Grounded in firsthand teaching experience, the review affirms both the academic rigor of the series and its tangible impact on student development.

The textbook series has also received strong endorsements from distinguished leaders. Ms. Xiulian Gu, Chair of the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, personally inscribed a dedication, emphasizing the educational mission of food literacy. Mr. Zhenmin Liu, former United Nations Under-Secretary-General, also contributed a message highlighting the importance of scientific dietary practices and food conservation.

Mr. Guangwei Liu has innovatively proposed that “food education is Shiology education,” establishing a systematic framework centered on health, with etiquette and labor education as its foundation. This pioneering work fills a critical gap in China’s lack of comprehensive, structured food education curricula, making food education both actionable and practicable.

According to the review, the series demonstrates several key strengths:

• An original “12-plate progressive system” tailored to children’s developmental stages
• Experiential learning approaches integrating hands-on practice, aesthetic education, and interactive design
• A collaborative education ecosystem linking schools, families, and communities
• Rich visual illustrations and a comprehensive growth assessment system that empower holistic youth development in food literacy

We warmly invite educators, institutions, and interested readers to explore the full article on Xinhua News for further insights into the textbook series. For inquiries or to purchase the Shiology Education series, please feel free to contact us.

Read the full article on Xinhua News:
https://www3.xinhuanet.com/health/20260317/c7dab2de0b054a7296102d138b1f80e/c.html

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