Abstract: The realistic value of the school- based curriculum development in minority areas lies in the inheritance of ethnic cultures，construction of schools with minority characteristics，promotion of teachers’competence and students’individualized development. However，overemphasizing the diversity or unity of education in minority areas will lead to overlooking intercultural blending or homogenizing school- based curriculum development. The development of school- based curriculum in minority regions should consider both exploring these areas’educational features and integrating external educational resources，exhibiting unique values in enriching ethnic cultures，enhancing patriotism，and meeting students’needs. Achieving this goal should start with improving the system of policies and rules，reforming the contents of school-based curriculum development，and optimizing the structure of pluralistic governance and expanding channels for school- based curriculum development. As a result，the feasibility and possibility of realizing the value is increased.

Key words: minority areas, school-based curriculum development, value orientations, practical approaches