Journal of Contemporary Educational Research

Cultivating Professionalism in Medical Laboratory Students through Ideological and Political Education in the Context of Integrating Medical Ethics and Practice

Shuai Wang — Tue, 20 May 2025 10:06:51 +0800

Medical laboratory science is an essential component of healthcare services. The quality of laboratory services is not only highly correlated with doctors’ theoretical knowledge and practical skills but is also greatly influenced by their professional ethics and ideological standards. Therefore, it is necessary to implement ideological and political education in the curriculum for medical laboratory students, aiming to elevate their ideological and moral standards, enhance their work enthusiasm, and alleviate job burnout. This article explores the positive impact of ideological and political education on cultivating professionalism in medical laboratory students and discusses its application in this context, considering the current situation of professional ethics training for these students.

A Study of China’s Image in Vietnam’s Nhan Dan (People’s Daily): A Case Study of China-Related Coverage

Fang Lv, Qiang Bao — Thu, 22 May 2025 08:49:28 +0800

This article takes all the China-related reports in Vietnam’s Nhan Dan from 2016 to 2020 as the research object, and discusses the national image of China constructed by Vietnam’s mainstream media from the aspects of the number of reports and the content of reports around the news theme. The study found that Nhan Dan gave China all-round attention, and reported extensively on key issues and social life related to China’s politics, economy, and military affairs. The positive and negative images of China’s national image presented in the reports coexist. The reports reflect the attitude of Nhan Dan as a mainstream media in Vietnam. The reports not only emphasize China’s important position in international affairs, but also hold an attitude of risk awareness and threat vigilance.

Research on the Digital Transformation and Cross-Cultural Communication of Traditional Chinese Medicine Education System in the Context of Global Standardization

Yundong Xu, Qianqian Yang, Niqing Xiao, Sanjin Zeng, Zhaohu Xie — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:11:09 +0800

This study examines the digital transformation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) education within the context of global standardization, along with the challenges and opportunities of its cross-cultural dissemination. With the rapid advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and blockchain, TCM education is experiencing a significant disruption and innovation of its traditional models. The research develops a “Standard-Technology-Culture” tri-spiral model to analyze how TCM education can achieve a seamless integration of standardization, technological innovation, and cultural preservation during its globalization process. The study finds that standardization provides the foundation for TCM education’s global expansion, while technological innovation drives the transformation of educational methodologies. Simultaneously, cultural preservation ensures the distinctiveness of TCM education. However, the tension between standardization and the unique characteristics of TCM, as well as the balance between technological empowerment and cultural transmission, remain critical challenges in the ongoing transformation. Based on these findings, the study proposes strategies such as the “digital apprenticeship” model and blockchain-based certification systems to advance the globalization and digital transformation of TCM education, providing theoretical support for the creation of a global health community.

Research on the Deepening of Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation Education in Higher Vocational Colleges and the Practical Path of Industry-Education Integration in the New Era

Jiping Huang — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:16:53 +0800

The integration of industry and education provides intrinsic support for the construction of a collaborative education system between higher vocational colleges and enterprises. Based on the integration of industry and education, higher vocational colleges develop mass entrepreneurship and innovation education, which also requires the establishment of systems and institutions for mass entrepreneurship and innovation education to internally support the steady progress of the integration of industry and education. By clarifying the new demands for mass entrepreneurship and innovation education and the integration of industry and education in the new era, while further strengthening balanced development layouts, identifying practical educational issues in mass entrepreneurship and innovation education and the integration of industry and education, and formulating scientific practical strategies, this study expands the new development path of deepening mass entrepreneurship and innovation education and the integration of industry and education in higher vocational colleges, providing educational support for the coordinated advancement of mass entrepreneurship and innovation education and the integration of industry and education in higher vocational colleges.

Exploration of the Construction Path of Ideological and Political Education in Software Technology Courses at Vocational Colleges

Hui Zhang, Zhen Chen — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:21:19 +0800

The Guidelines for the Construction of Ideological and Political Education in Courses at Institutions of Higher Learning emphasizes that “the construction of ideological and political education in courses is an important task for comprehensively improving the quality of talent cultivation” and “clarifying the target requirements and key content of the construction of ideological and political education in courses.” In vocational colleges, as an important discipline in the field of information technology, the construction of ideological and political education in software technology courses is of great significance for cultivating students’ comprehensive qualities and establishing correct values. Based on sorting out the core literacy of the construction of ideological and political education in software technology courses, this article actively explores its construction path, hoping to provide references for relevant educators.

From Design to Implementation: A Study on Quality Assurance of Cultural Study Courses in Vocational Colleges Based on the AOL System

Xiaoping Guo, Tianxi Zhang — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:26:41 +0800

With the development of vocational education, cultural study courses play an increasingly important role in cultivating students’ overall competence and professional skills. However, many vocational colleges face challenges such as outdated teaching content, low student engagement, and insufficient learning outcomes in their cultural study courses. To address these issues, this study introduces the Assurance of Learning (AOL) system, aiming to enhance course quality through a systematic approach. Using Shanghai Zhongqiao University of Technology and Vocational Education as a case study, this research explores the specific pathways for designing and implementing cultural study courses based on the AOL system. During the course design phase, specific and measurable learning objectives are set, and corresponding teaching content and assessment tools are developed to enhance the controllability of the study process. In the implementation phase, various teaching strategies such as project-based learning, case analysis, and field visits are adopted to promote active student participation and effective learning. Additionally, continuous monitoring and feedback mechanisms are employed to continuously adjust and optimize the course content and teaching methods. This study not only provides specific pathways for course improvement in vocational colleges but also verifies the effectiveness of the AOL system in enhancing the quality of cultural study courses. The research findings offer valuable references for other vocational colleges in curriculum reform and quality improvement.

Analysis of Key Success Factors in Cultural and Artistic Management and Educational Model Innovation

Ziran Hu — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:30:06 +0800

In the context of globalization and digitalization, cultural and artistic management and educational model innovation have become the core driving force for the sustainable development of the industry. This article systematically sorts out the six key success factors of strategic planning, content innovation, organizational change, user orientation, and dynamic evaluation through case analysis and theoretical discussion. These factors work together to provide a clear path and impetus for the sustainable development of the cultural and arts industry.

Research on Risk Indicators of Project Procurement in Higher Education Institutions

Lele Chan, Changyuan Wang — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:33:57 +0800

This paper focuses on the procurement of construction projects in universities, conducting research on the influencing factors of procurement risks in such projects. By combining questionnaire surveys with expert interviews, numerous factors affecting procurement are analyzed. Subsequently, these factors are refined and summarized to construct a procurement risk evaluation index system for construction projects, which includes three first-level indicators, such as process management risk and ethical/legal risk, and is further subdivided into 13 second-level indicators.

Exploration of Curriculum Reform Based on ADDIO2OE Blended Teaching Model

Hongqiang Zhao, Kun Li, Li Li, Min Liu — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:39:02 +0800

Blended learning is an important practice of teaching reform in universities, which effectively integrates online and offline teaching resources. Through the participation of teachers in the learning process and helping students construct knowledge, the teaching philosophy of “learning as the center” is realized, which plays an important role in improving the quality of teaching courses and cultivating professional talents. This article analyzes the problems in course teaching, proposes a hybrid teaching design strategy based on the ADDIO2OE model, analyzes the specific requirements of each stage, and conducts research and discussion to form a complete teaching model, aiming to deepen teaching reform and improve teaching quality.

Research on the Advantages, Shortcomings, and Countermeasures of Current Higher TCM Education

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:19:18 +0800

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a treasure of China’s traditional medical heritage, embodying the wisdom and cultural depth of the Chinese nation. Higher TCM education shoulders the important responsibility of preserving and advancing TCM, and in today’s context, it offers significant advantages while also facing numerous challenges. Among its strengths are a profound cultural foundation in TCM, utilizing classic texts and unique theories to cultivate students’ TCM thinking and competence; diversified teaching methods that integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, innovate instructional models, and combine traditional with modern educational approaches; a complete teaching system characterized by professional faculty and advanced facilities; and interdisciplinary integration fostering innovation. However, problems persist, including some students lacking confidence in TCM culture due to the influence of Western medicine concepts and the westernization of the educational model; weak practical teaching where theory dominates, practice time is limited, and there are insufficient bases and instructors; and a shortage of faculty resulting in an imbalanced student-to-teacher ratio and an unreasonable structure. To address these issues, it is recommended to enhance cultural confidence, strengthen faculty development, and optimize practical teaching, thereby promoting the sustainable development of higher TCM education and achieving the shared prosperity of TCM education and the TCM profession.

Problems and Coping Strategies of Mechanical Drawing Courses in Vocational Colleges

Jinru Ma — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:23:22 +0800

With the economic and social development of the country, vocational education is playing an increasingly significant role in cultivating highly skilled talents. However, the mechanical drawing courses in vocational colleges still face numerous challenges in the teaching process, such as outdated textbook content, inadequate practical resources, weak teaching staff, and low student interest. This paper aims to explore these issues and propose corresponding coping strategies. The findings of this study not only provide specific improvement suggestions for vocational colleges but also emphasize the importance of these strategies in enhancing students’ comprehensive abilities and promoting the development of vocational education. By addressing these challenges, this paper contributes to the enhancement of teaching quality and the overall advancement of vocational skills education.

Focusing on Interdisciplinary Application Abilities: “Promoting Research through Courses” as a New Path for Cultivating Professional Degree Postgraduates

Hongda Liu, Gui Xiao, Yidong Xu, Qi Yan, Desheng Fan, Chongyang Xu — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:44:25 +0800

Currently, talent cultivation faces numerous challenges, such as a shortage of school-enterprise tutors and a disconnection between curriculum construction and industry demands. The “promoting research through courses” model has emerged in response to these challenges. Its goals include training students’ research capabilities, cultivating their interdisciplinary learning and application abilities, and establishing an ecological closed loop between education and research. The reform measures involve innovating curriculum design to create new, advanced, and practical courses, adopting a hierarchical and progressive classroom teaching method combined with post-class diversion guidance, and conducting online-offline integrated case-based and scenario-based teaching. The reform has achieved remarkable results. Students have enhanced their research abilities, knowledge application, and professional qualities. Schools have strengthened their discipline construction, teaching staff, and social influence. Enterprises have realized their talent reserves and technological innovations. The teaching model has integrated theory and practice, promoting the high-quality development of education and teaching, and providing a new path to solve the problems in education and industry development.

The Significance of Teacher-Training Education in the Cultivation of Clinical Competence and Academic Literacy of Academic Postgraduates in Chinese Medicine

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:37 +0800

As a core mechanism for training talents in Chinese medicine, a follow-up study has constructed a unique Chinese medicine education model through the in-depth intermingling of teacher-training mode and clinical practice. In the process of teacher training, the tutor transfers the implicit knowledge such as identification thinking and medication experience in the form of “oral transmission and clinical instruction,” so that the academic postgraduates of Chinese medicine can understand the holistic view of the correspondence between heaven and man, the methodology of identification and treatment, and the internal logic of rationale, methodology, prescription and medicine in the clinical diagnosis and treatment. This kind of transmission not only strengthens the students’ basic clinical skills of combining the four diagnoses and analyzing the evidence, but also fosters their academic innovation ability of applying classical theories to solve complex clinical problems through the in-depth analysis of typical medical cases. In this paper, we discuss the significance of teacher-training education in the training of academic postgraduates in Chinese medicine, and propose an optimization path for the reference of higher education in Chinese medicine.

Digital Art: The New Role of the Metaverse in Art Education

Gang Yao — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:47:41 +0800

The rise of digital art education not only brings new technical means for art education, but also injects new vitality into it. Metaverse, as a cutting-edge digital platform, can provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience for art education, break the limitations of traditional education, and promote the comprehensive innovation of art education. This study aims to explore the potential of meta-universe in art education by analyzing the specific impact of meta-universe on art education and revealing its unique advantages in enhancing the quality of teaching, enriching learning resources, and stimulating students’ creativity. It is hoped that through this study, multiple possibilities of meta-universe application in art education will be discovered, providing theoretical and practical support for future development.

A Study on Magical Realist Writing Techniques Used in Men of Maize

Jinglan Yu — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:51:01 +0800

Miguel Ángel Asturias’ work titled Men of Maize stands as a significant masterpiece within the realm of Latin American magical realism literature. It unfolds and discloses the profound and abiding antagonism that exists between Indian culture and modern capitalism by means of a prose narrative that is rendered in a poeticized fashion, replete with rich mythological symbols as well as complex social conflicts that are intricately interwoven. This paper undertakes an analysis across four distinct aspects, namely the backdrop or setting against which the work was created, the very definition along with the characteristic features that are emblematic of magical realism, the context or background within which it came into being and subsequently developed, and the specific and tangible manifestations of the magical realist writing techniques as they are exemplified in Men of Maize. The study that has been conducted reveals that Men of Maize manages to demonstrate the historical fissure or divide and the cultural antagonism that pervades Latin American society through the employment of techniques such as the clash of cultures, a non-traditional narrative structure that breaks away from the norm, and the symbolism associated with deities. Moreover, it simultaneously engages in a profound and incisive reflection upon the marginalization of traditional culture during the course of the modernization process. The creative output of Asturias is not solely a critique leveled at the social reality of Latin America; rather, it also represents an exploration of the common issues and challenges that are faced by mankind at large, thereby laying down an important and substantial foundation for the further development of magical realism literature.

Research on Visual Teaching of Analytic Geometry Based on GeoGebra Software

Lianxia Jiang — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:54:50 +0800

This paper delves into the visual teaching of analytic geometry facilitated by GeoGebra software. Through a meticulous analysis of the current landscape of analytic geometry instruction and the distinct advantages of GeoGebra software, it expounds upon the imperative and feasibility of its application within the realm of analytic geometry teaching. Furthermore, it presents a detailed account of the teaching practice process grounded in this software, encompassing teaching design and the demonstration of teaching cases, and conducts an in-depth investigation and analysis of the teaching outcomes. The research findings indicate that the GeoGebra software can effectively elevate the level of visualization in analytic geometry teaching, thereby augmenting students’ learning enthusiasm and comprehension capabilities. It thus offers novel perspectives and methodologies for the pedagogical reform of analytic geometry.

Research on the Teaching Practice of Integrated Science and Education in Pharmacy Comprehensive Experiment Based on Regional Characteristics

Jike Bai, Jie Sun, Meiyue Li, Le Li — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:59:45 +0800

The integration of science and education represents the organic fusion of scientific research with educational instruction, constituting a critical trend in the advancement of modern higher education. This integration not only enhances teaching quality but also drives innovation in scientific research and fosters high-caliber talent development. The curriculum team has carefully selected experimental content from recent scientific research outcomes that aligns with students’ core courses, features an appropriate level of difficulty, incorporates interdisciplinary and regional characteristics, and demonstrates innovativeness, practicality, and scientific rigor. This content is systematically incorporated into the talent cultivation process, enabling students to fully comprehend the principles of pharmaceutical research through hands-on experimentation. Furthermore, it strengthens students’ experimental operational skills and cultivates their spirit of scientific inquiry, thereby achieving superior teaching outcomes.

Reform and Practice of Integrated Teaching of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System Courses for Geographical Science Majors Oriented to National Land Space Planning

Linfu Zhu, Jun Xia — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:03:18 +0800

Based on the outcome-based education concept, the integrated teaching of professional courses for land space planning in the human geography and urban and rural planning majors was reformed and practiced. Focusing on the fundamental task of “establishing morality and cultivating people,” the reform of the teaching mode was proposed to clarify the industry needs, revise and improve the training program and teaching syllabus, innovate the teaching mode, and optimize the practical teaching resources and conditions. A new “multi-dimensional, interactive, and three-dimensional” teaching mode was constructed, and the integrated teaching method of enterprise projects, professional internships, and scientific research training was innovated, realizing the talent training mechanism of “demand-driven and integration of industry and education.”

Mismatch between Reality and the NCFSE 2023: Focusing on the Pedagogical Challenges Faced by the Foundational and Preparatory Stage Teachers

Prasanna S, K Chellamani — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:27:19 +0800

Teacher education at the foundational and preparatory stages plays a crucial role in shaping early childhood learning experiences. The National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 provides a structured pedagogical approach to address challenges in these stages. However, despite these policy frameworks, teachers in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) continue to face numerous pedagogical challenges. This paper aims to explore and analyze the pedagogical challenges encountered by KV teachers in foundational and preparatory stage classrooms and compare them with the challenges addressed in NCFSE 2023. Using qualitative research methods, data were collected through structured online interviews with 10 KV teachers from different campuses. This paper investigated various challenges, including classroom management, language barriers, a lack of inclusive education strategies, insufficient infrastructure, limited parental involvement, and difficulties in integrating technology into teaching practices. The findings highlight the gap between policy recommendations and ground-level implementation. Based on these insights, the study suggests recommendations such as specialized teacher training, recruitment of special educators, improved infrastructure, enhanced parental engagement, and policy-driven interventions to bridge the gap between policy frameworks and real-world classroom experiences. The study concludes that addressing these challenges through targeted reforms can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment, fostering holistic student development at the foundational and preparatory stages.

A Study on the Educational Anxiety Experience of Chinese Rural Primary School Students’ Mothers from the Perspective of Phenomenology

Yao Chen, Shunbo Zhu — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:30:41 +0800

Parental educational anxiety has become a social symptom in China, and rural primary school students’ mothers exhibit unique educational anxieties due to their special living environment. Based on interviews with 10 rural primary school students’ mothers, five typical educational anxiety experiences were selected for analysis, and themes such as rural life burden, children’s learning habits, mothers’ educational expectations, mothers’ educational methods, mothers’ emotional state, deviation between reality and expectations, homework guidance ability, mothers’ educational level, and attitudes towards children’s future development were refined. The root causes of educational anxiety among rural primary school students’ mothers include the deviation between children’s actual performance and mothers’ educational expectations, the sense of disparity under social comparison, physical and mental exhaustion caused by role overload, anxiety triggered by excessive economic burden, and a sense of powerlessness towards children’s educational outcomes. To alleviate the educational anxiety of rural primary school students’ mothers, mothers should actively adjust themselves, fathers should actively participate in their children’s education, society should create a healthy atmosphere, and schools should strengthen family education guidance.

Career Self-Management and Career Success among Junior Middle School Art Teachers in Shenzhen, China

Liu-Bing Yu, Lai-Kuan Kong — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:26:12 +0800

Under the background of exam-oriented education in China, art education has been marginalized, and the career success of junior middle school art teachers is being challenged. The influencing factors have become a topic worthy of exploration. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the influence on career success and career self-development among junior middle school art teachers in Shenzhen, China. This study conducted a questionnaire survey among junior middle school art teachers in Shenzhen, China. The results show that career self-management affects the career success of art teachers. On this basis, this study proposes some strategies to help the group of art teachers achieve higher career success by improving their career self-management levels.

The Impact of an AI-Empowered Blended Teaching Model on Chinese EFL Students: A Case Study of Superstar Learning Platform

Ying Yi — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:33:33 +0800

While artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise in education, its real-world effectiveness in specific settings like blended English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning needs closer examination. This study investigated the impact of a blended teaching model incorporating AI tools on the Superstar Learning Platform for Chinese university EFL students. Using a mixed-methods approach, 60 first-year students were randomized into an experimental group (using the AI-enhanced model) and a control group (traditional instruction) for 16 weeks. Data included test scores, learning behaviors (duration, task completion), satisfaction surveys, and interviews. Results showed the experimental group significantly outperformed the control group on post-tests and achieved larger learning gains. These students also demonstrated greater engagement through longer study times and higher task completion rates, and reported significantly higher satisfaction. Interviews confirmed these findings, with students attributing benefits to the model’s personalized guidance, structured content presentation (knowledge graphs), immediate responses, flexibility, and varied interaction methods. However, limitations were noted, including areas where the platform’s AI could be improved (e.g., for assessing speaking/translation) and ongoing challenges with student self-discipline. The study concludes that this AI-enhanced blended model significantly improved student performance, engagement, and satisfaction in this EFL context. The findings offer practical insights for educators and platform developers, suggesting AI integration holds significant potential while highlighting areas for refinement.

TikTok for Pop Vocal Music Education: The Guideline and Practical Cases

Zeyuan Hu — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:37:03 +0800

With the development of new media technology and the popularity of the TikTok platform in China, a large number of popular vocal music teachers have flocked to online platforms for teaching. Online vocal music education in China is undergoing a transformation and facing challenges. This study adopts an exploratory research approach, interviewing students learning pop vocal music, and observing popular pop teachers on TikTok. The advantages, disadvantages, techniques, and methods of domestic TikTok pop vocal music teaching were investigated and studied, and a series of experiences and suggestions for optimizing TikTok teaching were put forward. The results of this study are helpful for understanding the advantages and disadvantages of TikTok pop vocal music teaching and grasping the correct development direction. These guidance and suggestions can stimulate teachers’ creativity and improve their vocal music teaching level.

A Study on the “Truth-Seeking and Utility-Attaining” in Julia Lovell’s Translation of The True Story of Ah Q from the Perspective of Translator Behavior Criticism

Shi-hua Ding — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:40:13 +0800

This study employs the framework of translator behavior criticism to conduct a systematic examination of Julia Lovell’s English translation of The True Story of Ah Q, utilizing the “intra-translation and extra-translation dichotomy.” The research investigates how extra-translation factors—such as the translator’s identity, translation motivations, and target readership positioning—shape the formation of the translated text. Through an analysis of intra-translation elements, including linguistic stylistic features, strategies for handling culture-loaded terms, and the use of paratexts, the study reveals the dynamic balance of Lovell’s translation within the “truth-seeking—utility-attaining” continuum. The findings demonstrate that as a Western sinologist-translator, Julia Lovell’s cultural identity, combined with the market-oriented approach of Penguin Books, has collectively shaped a distinctly “reader-oriented” characteristic in her translation. In rendering culture-specific items, she predominantly adopts domesticating strategies, enhancing readability through simplified sentence structures and other accessibility measures to achieve utilitarian goals. Simultaneously, the translator retains an appropriate degree of foreignness in the treatment of key cultural concepts, reflecting a dialectical balance between “authorial fidelity” and “reader adaptation.”

The Teaching Reform and Practice of Professional Courses for Engineering Students

Guangqiang Li, Fengqiang Zhao, Yiran Zhou — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:07:39 +0800

Higher education is at the top of the educational hierarchy. With the booming development of the economy and society in China, its scale is also expanding greatly. Professional course teaching is a key component of higher education, and it plays a vital role in cultivating professionalism and even the overall level of students. According to several problems existing in the current teaching practice of professional courses at our universities, in order to improve the teaching quality to meet the requirements in the emerging engineering era, related strategies and approaches for teaching reform are proposed as follows. Firstly, we advance the traditional classroom teaching into the modern one with equal double-subjects of teachers and students to cultivate the active and comprehensive learning ability of students. Secondly, the scientific research practice-oriented teaching method is introduced, and it contributes to connecting theory with engineering practice for students. Thirdly, the diversified course assessment system is explored, and a closed-loop quality control strategy is discussed on the basis of a questionnaire survey and face-to-face interview. By questionnaires and final assessments, it is clear that teaching qualities of related professional courses are satisfactory in recent years, and the methods and strategies can be widely applied to the teaching practice of other courses.

Evaluation of the Effect of Integrating the Craftsman Spirit into Mechanical Professional Courses: A Follow-Up Study for One Academic Year

Xun He, Yi Yi, Quanhua Peng, Yixin Zhong, Xing Yuan — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:44:47 +0800

With the accelerating process of transformation and upgrading of China’s manufacturing industry, employers’ requirements for the professional qualities and skills of technical workers are increasing day by day. As the core value to promote high-quality development, the craftsman spirit has become an important part of vocational education. Taking the Mechanical Foundation course of the mechanical major in a technician college as an example, this study tracked and analyzed the teaching effect of integrating the craftsman spirit into the course for one academic year. By comparing the performance of students before and after integrating the craftsman spirit into daily teaching, it explored its influence on students’ professional skills, innovation ability, and professional qualities. The study collected data through questionnaires, classroom observations, etc., providing a practical basis for the promotion of the craftsman spirit in vocational education and curriculum reform in the future.

Exploration of Teaching Practice on Empowering the Consciousness of the Chinese National Community with Ethnic Music in Universities in Border Areas

Yi Feng, Decai Wang, Zhijian Li — Thu, 29 May 2025 13:31:26 +0800

Against the strategic backdrop of forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community in the new era, universities in border areas, as crucial platforms for the integration of multi-ethnic cultures, shoulder the significant mission of enhancing ethnic unity and promoting outstanding traditional Chinese culture. As an important carrier of Chinese culture, ethnic music not only contains profound historical memories and emotional identities but also demonstrates a powerful cultural and educational function in the teaching of border universities. Based on the actual situation of universities in border areas, this paper analyzes the unique value of ethnic music in cultivating students’ national identity, cultural identity, and emotional identity, and explores effective paths for it to empower the forging and strengthening of the consciousness of the Chinese national community in teaching practice. By combining policy orientations and teaching status quo, the paper points out the main dilemmas such as single curriculum content, insufficient integration of ideological and political education, and a lack of practical resources, and proposes countermeasures such as strengthening the integration of ideological and political education, optimizing the curriculum structure, and expanding practical platforms. Through the deepening and innovation of ethnic music education, border universities can effectively enhance students’ cultural consciousness and cultural confidence, providing solid educational support for forging and strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese national community. This paper has positive significance for promoting the high-quality development of education in border universities and constructing a new-era ethnic unity and progress education system.

AI Empowerment in Higher Education: Current Opportunities, Key Challenges, and Future Trends

Chiweng Leng — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:10:49 +0800

As higher education undergoes rapid digital transformation, new technologies are reshaping the way institutions teach, support, and engage with students. This paper explores how intelligent systems are being used to personalize learning, improve academic support, and streamline administrative processes. While these tools offer clear benefits, they also raise important concerns around access, equity, privacy, and institutional readiness. Drawing on recent literature and case studies from various countries, the study highlights both the promise and complexity of integrating new technologies into higher education. It concludes with a call for thoughtful, inclusive strategies that ensure innovation supports all learners and strengthens the core values of education.

An Exploration of Teaching Strategies for News Listening in College English Test Band 4

Lu Zhang — Wed, 28 May 2025 09:47:48 +0800

After the reform of CET-4 listening test, news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level. Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independent colleges, this paper analyzes the difficulties in the news listening part of the CET-4 reform based on the characteristics of English news, and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to develop students’ proficiency in English news listening.

English Language Teaching Goals: Embracing Global Varieties for Effective Communication

Qiuyue Lin — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:14:10 +0800

In the contemporary era of globalization, English has evolved into a multifaceted tool for intercultural communication, transcending its traditional boundaries. This paper explores the shifting paradigms in English language teaching (ELT), moving away from the pursuit of native-like competence towards a more pragmatic focus on communicative proficiency in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). Through an examination of global English varieties and ELT goals, the paper argues for a pedagogical approach that embraces linguistic diversity and prioritizes effective communication over conformity to native norms. Drawing on insights from ELF research and communicative language teaching methodologies, it advocates for empowering learners with the skills to navigate diverse linguistic contexts and engage in meaningful interactions with speakers from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Discussion on Artistry and Techniques of Role Shaping in Drama Performance

Ruixuan Liang — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:21:37 +0800

Role shaping in dramatic performance is a fusion of art and skills, which involves the deep digging of character, the delicate expression of emotion, and the logical construction of behavior. Actors not only analyze the script and understand the emotions of the role to create a multi-dimensional, three-dimensional character image, but also need to use the skills of sound, form, lines, and so on, to convey the role’s internal emotions and psychological changes. This process tests the artistic accomplishment and skill level of the actors, and requires them to have keen observation and rich imagination and creativity. Through the analysis of the role of Yu Ji in the Peking Opera Farewell My Concubine, it shows the deep integration of artistry and skill, highlighting the unique charm of dramatic performance.

Research on the Integration of Sichuan’s Red Culture into Ideological and Political Theory Courses in Higher Education Institutions

Min Zhou — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:25:11 +0800

As an integral component of China’s revolutionary culture, Sichuan’s red culture, with its abundant historical resources and distinctive regional characteristics, provides high-quality educational materials for ideological and political education in higher education institutions. The integration of Sichuan’s red culture into university ideological and political education demonstrates both theoretical necessity and practical feasibility, having already yielded remarkable outcomes. This integration must adhere to the principle of unifying teacher guidance with student initiative, comprehensive coverage with focused emphasis, and cultural inheritance with innovative development, thereby fully realizing the educational value of Sichuan’s red culture in collegiate ideological and political education.