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Narrative Research on U-shaped Teacher Training: Based on Success Stories of the Education Graduates of Normal Schools in Western China
Get PDFBased on Theory U, this study used narrative inquiry to analyze the success stories of 12 education graduates from three normal schools in western China, and analyzed their subjective meanings and interpretations in teacher training. It revealed that training and educational background are the foundation of successful teachers. It was found that successful teachers face challenges brought by continuous learning pressure, heavy teaching workload, fierce professional competition, and changing teaching environment. In order to overcome these challenges, the strategies and experiences they adopted are: firm educational beliefs; high self-control, self-discipline, self-confidence and self-improvement personality traits; make full use of existing resources, listen to suggestions and seek help and support, maintain positive psychological cues, build harmonious like-minded interpersonal relationships, gain self-efficacy and collective efficacy, and be flexible and self-adjusting
Research on the Value Added Effect of Venture Capital Supporting the Development of Venture Enterprise
Get PDFThe key to national innovation driven development is to leverage the supportive role of venture capital in the development of venture enterprises. This paper takes companies listed on the New Third Board from 2016 to 2021 as samples and uses a multiple linear regression model to study the impact of venture capital on the development of venture enterprises. It further explores the value-added effect of the impact from the probability dimension of being selected into the innovation layer.Research has found that venture capital entering the New Third Board has a higher probability of being selected for the innovation layer, and exerts a positive value-added effect; The impact of venture capital on listed companies on the New Third Board is mainly reflected in the strong screening ability of venture capital, which can screen high-quality risk enterprises, and increase the probability of listed companies being selected for the innovation layer through the value-added mechanism of venture capital. The research not only reveals the impact and value-added effect of venture capital on the development of venture enterprises, but also provides empirical evidence for the country to improve its financial service system and use the capital market to promote national innovation driven development.
Achieving Universal Higher Education in China: Characteristics, Challenges, and Future Directions
Get PDFThe universalization of higher education in China has undergone a remarkable transformation driven by government policies and rapid economic growth. This study explores the characteristics and future development of this educational evolution. China's journey towards universalization began with ambitious policy initiatives in 1998, aiming to expand access to higher education. Within a mere 17 years, the gross enrollment rate in higher education surged from 9.8% to an impressive 50%, surpassing the United States' 30-year path to universality. This rapid expansion, fueled by a burgeoning economy, has raised questions about educational quality and employability. New universities have played a crucial role, expanding access and optimizing the higher education structure. However, they face challenges due to their short history and limited resources. The study also emphasizes the need for a balanced regional framework and an education model aligning with sustainable development goals. China's experience in universalizing higher education provides valuable insights for global educational development. This transformation serves as a noteworthy case study, highlighting the importance of balancing quantity and quality in higher education expansion and providing lessons for educational development worldwide
Application of Production-oriented Approach in College Integrated English Teaching -under the Background of Curriculum Ideological and Political Education
Get PDFThe Production-Oriented Approach, a foreign language teaching method with Chinese characteristics founded by Wen Qiufang, has been developed over the past decade with the goal of enhancing the quality of English instruction in higher education settings across China. This paper aims to apply this theory to the teaching framework of ideological and political education within integrated English courses and subsequently evaluate its effectiveness.A specific case study, centered on the text “Spring Sowing” from a Contemporary College English Reading course, demonstrates the practical implementation of ideological and political education using the POA. The paper describes the teaching design of this unit within the POA framework, encompassing the motivating, enabling, and assessing stages. Additionally, students’ feedback following the implementation of this teaching approach highlights its positive impact on linguistic advancement, thematic comprehension, and appreciation for farmer-related themes.The study’s findings demonstrate that a college integrated English course based on the POA seamlessly integrates language knowledge with ideological and political elements, resulting in a noticeable enhancement in teaching quality and efficacy. It demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating ideological and political education within English language instruction using the POA framework, offering valuable insights for future curriculum development and implementation in Chinese higher education
PROBLEMS AND REFORM STRATEGIES OF COLLEGE DANCE EDUCATION UNDER THE BACKGROUND OF QUALITY EDUCATION
No full textCollege dance education plays a crucial role in training qualified dance professionals and promoting the art form. However, it currently faces problems affecting program quality, including lack of standardization, outdated curricula and facilities, shortages of qualified faculty, and more. This paper analyzes key issues and challenges for college dance programs in China through an extensive literature review. Potential reform measures are proposed such as improving teacher training, modernizing curricula and teaching methods, upgrading facilities and equipment, and strengthening industry partnerships. Findings suggest comprehensive reforms are needed across areas such as administration, curriculum, faculty, facilities and assessment to improve program quality and enable college dance education to better meet the needs of the cultural market
Construction of evaluation Framework for classroom Teaching Reform of students Empowered by Digitalization
Get PDFThe pervasive infiltration of digital technologies into education has brought both opportunities and challenges for empowering students through classroom teaching reforms. However, research evaluating the impacts of such reforms on multidimensional student empowerment remains limited. This mixed methods study aimed to develop a comprehensive evaluation framework to assess the outcomes of digital classroom reforms across five empowerment dimensions: engagement, motivation, autonomy, collaboration, and digital literacy. The sample included 300 college students and 20 teachers from three schools that have implemented technology-driven instructional reforms in the past two years. Quantitative survey data and qualitative insights from interviews and observations were integrated to evaluate the reforms. Results revealed increased student interest, confidence, self-direction and teamwork abilities. However, some forms of technology integration decreased quality student-teacher interactions. Over-reliance on educational technologies was linked to distractions and diminished personalized guidance. The evaluation framework provides a robust tool to systematically identify strengths and weaknesses of reforms from multiple stakeholder perspectives. It enables educators to refine digitally-enhanced pedagogies to optimize empowering effects. Insights gained showcase the importance of balancing student-driven active learning with teacher facilitation and mentorship. Implementation factors such as digital citizenship modeling and scaffolding self-directed learning skills are also key to ensuring technologies empower rather than distract. The study contributes an evidence-based framework to inform the design of classroom teaching reforms that leverage digitalization to fully develop motivated, engaged learners equipped to thrive in the century
The Application of Blockchain Technology in Enterprise Value Chain Cost Management
Get PDFThis paper examines the application of blockchain technology in managing costs across the enterprise value chain. A literature review analyzes current research on blockchain-based supply chain management and cost optimization models. The methodology employs a case study approach to evaluate the implementation of blockchain platforms in reducing transaction fees, enhancing transparency, and streamlining operations. Results demonstrate measurable improvements in cost-efficiency, reporting accuracy, and partner collaboration. Tables illustrate quantitative impacts in areas including inventory holding reductions, contract enforcement savings, and lowered IT expenses. Findings suggest blockchain solutions enable robust tracking and coordination of end-to-end workflows, although further integration work is needed. In conclusion, blockchain technology shows promise in transforming enterprise value chains to be more responsive and economical
A Study of Female Alienation in The Year of the Flood From the Perspective of Fromm's Alienation Theory
Get PDFThe Year of the Flood is the second book in Margaret Atwood's MaddAddam Trilogy. As a Canadian literary queen, Margaret mainly explores the issue of women's situation and prospects in the society. She depicts the current situation of women with delicate strokes, and The Year of the Flood is a typical example of this. This novel depicts the post-apocalyptic scenario faced by mankind after a waterless flood. The work delves into the postmodern society's over-reliance on technology and material development. People blindly pursue development rather than to fulfil real needs. In this background, the novel reveals the alienating effects of the egoistic tendencies of the society on women's existential condition. This paper applies Fromm's Alienation Theory to analyse the existential situation faced by women in the novel in a capitalist society. The society tends to take economic growth and technological progress as the criteria for measuring social progress, while ignoring the carrying capacity of the ecological environment and the spiritual needs of human beings. This single path of pursuing development not only causes damage to nature, but also alienates women's state of being. Margaret Atwood's works aim to provoke thinking and self-reflection, calling attention to the interactive relationship between man and nature, and man and society. She tries to establish a social order full of respect, equality and social responsibility. Only by truly liberating women and paying attention to the natural environment can mankind achieve true freedom and liberation
Sports Participation of College Students Towards Youth’s Physical Development in Anhui Province
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of sports participation on the physical development of college students in Anhui Province, China, with a focus on Anhui Fuyang Institute of Technology. Against the backdrop of the institute's commitment to industry-education integration and the unique sociocultural context of Anhui Province, the research adopts a descriptive-comparative quantitative design. The study involves 377 randomly sampled full-time students, employing a comprehensive questionnaire to assess academic, emotional-social-moral, and physical dimensions. The findings reveal positive correlations between sports engagement and academic performance, self-confidence, social relationships, and physical well-being. While demonstrating a generally favorable association, the study identifies nuanced challenges, emphasizing the need for tailored sports programs to address specific physical issues. The research contributes valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners, proposing a development program to enhance sports participation and holistic development among college students at Anhui Fuyang Institute of Technology
Comparison of LDA and BERTopic in News Topic Modeling: A Case Study of The New York Times’ Reports on China
Get PDFThe comparison of LDA and BERTopic in news topic modeling offers a fascinating insight into the evolving field of text analysis. As big data floods our lives, techniques like LDA and BERTopic are vital for understanding hidden patterns and associations of texts. LDA, a classic topic model, excels in dimensionality reduction and modeling analysis, particularly for large text datasets. Its Bayesian structure effectively explores implicit topic information, making it a popular choice across disciplines. Conversely, BERTopic, a more recent approach, leverages the power of BERT for topic extraction, offering enhanced contextual understanding. Both models have their strengths, and their comparison in a case study of The New York Times’ reports on China can provide valuable insights into their relative performance in real-world scenarios. This study aims to bring new insights to topic modeling for news texts by presenting the respective advantages and disadvantages of LDA and BERTopic