Journal of Contemporary Educational Research

Exploration and Reflection on Promoting Graduate Enrollment under the New Situation

Engang Hou, Shuai Wang — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:47:07 +0800

Graduate enrollment is crucial for improving the quality of graduate education and building a high-quality education system. The current enrollment situation in some universities is severe, with problems such as insufficient attention to enrollment promotion and a single mode. To solve these problems, this article proposes measures such as leveraging the joint efforts of schools, formulating enrollment promotion plans at different levels, strengthening the construction of enrollment teams at both the school and college levels, enriching enrollment promotion forms, strengthening the construction of high-quality student sources, and building a quality evaluation system for student sources to attract more students to apply and continuously improve the quality of student sources.

A Discussion on the Issue of Excessive Academic Burden among Middle School Students

Pinghui Tu — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:27:31 +0800

At present, the heavy academic workload of middle school students is a common problem, which is still questioned by parents, concerned by the government, and hotly debated by society. This paper summarizes the following eight aspects: the difficult content of subject courses, excessive class hours, heavy homework burden, complicated exams, overwhelming study materials, fierce subject competition, prevalent off-campus tutoring, and poor physical and mental health. Recognizing these problems can help to optimize the education and teaching environment and achieve a sustainable enrollment rate.

Discussion and Practice on Talent Cultivation Model Based on OBE Concept in Veterinary Medicine Graduate Education

Jiedan Liao — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:28:29 +0800

To address the challenges in training veterinary master’s students, it is essential to align with the core objectives of veterinary graduate education. This involves focusing on faculty development, course design, innovative teaching methods, university-industry collaboration, and reforming the evaluation system. By applying the outcome-based education model, new approaches to veterinary graduate training can be developed, particularly for applied talent development in agricultural universities serving local communities. This innovative model emphasizes ideological and political education, aiming to enhance students’ abilities in knowledge and practical innovation, preparing them to be well-rounded professionals. The goal is to cultivate senior veterinary experts who are not only skilled in academic research and scientific inquiry but also committed to advancing agriculture, rural areas, and supporting rural revitalization. This approach provides a valuable framework for fostering highly qualified graduates who are both technically proficient and socially responsible.

Research on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform in Local Colleges and Universities under the Background of Industry-Education Integration

Shuyue Gong, Lingyan Li — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:55:28 +0800

With the continuous development of China’s economy and the continuous upgrading of market demand, the demand for talent in enterprises and industries is increasingly diversified and complex, especially innovation ability has become one of the important standards to measure the quality of talent. At the same time, the difficult employment of college students is still serious, the state has issued a series of policies to encourage college students to actively start their own businesses. In this context, local universities, as an important part of higher education, are facing the critical task of innovation and entrepreneurship education reform. This paper aims to explore the current situation, problems, and reform paths of innovation and entrepreneurship education reform in local universities under the background of the integration of industry and education, in order to improve the training quality of innovative and entrepreneurial talents.

Solutions to Teaching Reform Challenges of Elective Courses under the Background of New Liberal Arts: Taking International Trade in Services Course as an Example

Huiqian Yu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:39:30 +0800

Variations in the allocation of university resources, teachers’ course selection preferences and teaching commitment levels, as well as students’ course preferences and assessment requirements, create subjective differences. These differences, compounded by the demands of the new liberal arts reform, place significant challenges and pressure on elective course instructors. To meet these demands, elective course teachers should enhance their teaching methods and explore new instructional models. The International Trade in Services course, for instance, has implemented six areas of curriculum reform, enriching the practice of elective course improvement.

Research on Teaching Reform of Basic Medical Courses in Comprehensive Universities Oriented Towards “Clinical Competency”

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:50:37 +0800

Through this study, we aim to construct a teaching model for basic medical courses that enhances “clinical competency.” We explore the optimal methods and pathways for the organic integration of exam-oriented teaching and professional teaching, optimize teaching efficiency, improve teaching quality and educational effectiveness, and provide theoretical support for the cultivation of clinical medical talents in China. The goal is to establish a talent cultivation objective oriented towards “clinical competency,” promote the teaching reform of basic medical courses in comprehensive universities, facilitate the transition of basic medical course teaching from “teacher knowledge presentation” to “student knowledge construction,” and cultivate high-quality medical talents with clinical competency.

Research and Practice of Artificial Intelligence-Based Hybrid Teaching of College English

Fengyue Hu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:40:25 +0800

The application of artificial intelligence technology in teaching can provide flexible and appropriate auxiliary support under appropriate spatiotemporal conditions by analyzing learners’ learning behaviors, outcomes, and the virtual and real environments they are in based on their needs. Most domestic schools have introduced artificial intelligence technology in college English teaching, building a new teaching ecology integrated with mobile devices and online teaching platforms. This article analyzes the support of artificial intelligence for college English teaching, applies artificial intelligence technology in pre-class preparation, in-class teaching, and post-class feedback of hybrid teaching, optimizes students’ learning effectiveness, enriches teaching materials, and conducts fair classroom behavior evaluations, promoting teachers to more comprehensively grasp teaching dynamics and effectively manage student classroom behavior.

A Study on the Learning Progressions of Understanding the Core Concepts of Kinetic Energy in High School

Xuemei Cui, Yue Zheng, Yu Chen — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:33:17 +0800

Learning progressions divide the logical system of a subject into ordered and continuously developing levels that are suitable for the cognitive development level of students, which plays an important role in understanding students’ learning process. This paper focuses on the theme of “kinetic energy” in high school physics as the research object. Firstly, the concept map was used to represent the relationship between knowledge, and then five core concepts were selected based on the opinions of high school teachers. Secondly, the test tools were compiled and tested based on the relevant test questions. Finally, the paper analyzed the results based on the Rasch model, clarified students’ cognitive development level of “kinetic energy” and constructed the learning progressions of “kinetic energy” based on the logical order of subject knowledge. The research provides theoretical and methodological support for the study of other subjects and learning progressions, and provides a valuable reference for high school teachers to effectively carry out the instruction of “kinetic energy.”

The Impact of Western Scholars on the Music Education of the Jingpo Ethnic Group in Yunnan, China

Kaili Lei — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:41:40 +0800

This research attempts to uncover the influence of Western scholars’ activities on music education in the Jingpo areas of Dehong Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in western Yunnan, China, during the early 20th century. The differences exist in the cultures, languages, and beliefs of the various ethnic groups in Yunnan. As such, systematic basic education is difficult to carry out in order, especially music education. However, this phenomenon changed in the early 20th century with the arrival of Western scholars. This study will analyze existing literature and data collected in fieldwork to trace the origins of Western music education in the Jingpo areas. In addition, the study intends to explore the localized and modernized music education model used by Western scholars for Jingpo. Furthermore, this research may help broaden the understanding of minority communities to the development of music education policies that precede the implementation of regulations. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness of the music of ethnic minority groups worldwide and to achieve equality of musical education resources in ethnic minority areas as much as possible.

Exploration of the Practical Path of Experiential Teaching Method in Piano Teaching in Comprehensive Universities

Weirui Lin — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:42:40 +0800

Piano education, as an art course, occupies an important position in the art majors of comprehensive universities. With the continuous deepening of educational reform, the concept, methods, and content of piano education in comprehensive universities also need to be updated and upgraded, committed to effectively improving students’ music literacy while mastering piano knowledge and skills. The application of experiential teaching methods in piano teaching in comprehensive universities highlights the student-centered position, focuses on enhancing students’ learning experience, and promotes the high-level development of students’ comprehensive abilities. This article explores the application of experiential teaching methods in piano teaching in comprehensive universities, proposes a rational practical path, and hopes to provide a reference for relevant educators.

Research on the Communication and Development of Heilongjiang Cultural and Creative Industry under the Background of “Belt and Road”

Yingnan Guan, Dongyang Zhang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:33:54 +0800

This paper focuses on the research on the dissemination and development of cultural and creative industries in Heilongjiang Province under the background of “Belt and Road.” Firstly, the paper analyzes the main characteristics of cultural and creative industries in Heilongjiang Province and then puts forward the leading advantages of the government to promote the development of cultural and creative industries. The government gives full play to its regional advantages and creates Longjiang cultural products, while also accelerating regional industrial cooperation and innovative cultural communication forms. In-depth discussion is made on integrating scientific and technological means of the times and strengthening the cultivation of innovative talents. The government optimizes the communication and development path of the Heilongjiang cultural entrepreneurship industry and brings positive influence to the stable development of the Heilongjiang region in the future.

Exploration of the Impact of Language Proficiency on Vocabulary Association Patterns in English Language Education

Yuxin Jin — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:43:27 +0800

This paper explores the lexical association patterns of English as a second language and their relationship with language proficiency. Through the vocabulary association test, the study analyzes the differences in vocabulary association between learners with different language levels. The participants were 100 non-native English-speaking undergraduate students from a top 200 university, such as the University of Nottingham, and a university outside the top 200, such as the University of Aberdeen; the two groups of learners differed in their vocabulary size and learning style. It was found that the two groups of learners differed significantly in vocabulary size, language background, and learning experience. In addition, the study raises three core questions: first, learners’ lexical association patterns, second, differences in association among learners with different language proficiency levels, and third, other variables that affect vocabulary association ability. The limitations of the study are that reaction time was not measured and the influence of native language background on word association was not fully considered; future research should further explore these aspects.

Exploration and Practice of Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talent Training Model in Medical Colleges under the Background of “New Medicine”

Ya Li, Yu Cai, Yuanyuan Jia, Xuekun Zhou, Siqi Wang — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:03:20 +0800

Innovation and entrepreneurship education has become one of the important directions of higher education reform, but innovation and entrepreneurship education in medical colleges generally lags behind other discipline universities or comprehensive universities. Actively exploring the training mode of innovation and entrepreneurship talents is of great significance for cultivating innovative medical talents needed by the country and society. At present, innovation and entrepreneurship education in higher medical colleges is facing many challenges, the most important of which include the lack of concept in innovation and entrepreneurship education, medical students’ weak awareness of innovation and entrepreneurship, and poor construction of innovation and entrepreneurship teaching staff. To address these challenges, we will introduce incentive measures for innovation and entrepreneurship education at the college level, and improve the guarantee and incentive mechanisms for innovation and entrepreneurship education; create an “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Platform” for teachers and students to exchange ideas on innovation and entrepreneurship; start building a high-quality team of innovation and entrepreneurship teachers, promote the continuous improvement of the quality of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and ensure the quality of medical talent training.

Teaching Reform and Practice of Data Structure Course Based on Smart Teaching Platform

Hui Liu, Fangping Yin, Liefu Ai, Yusheng Cheng — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:44:29 +0800

With the rapid development of information technology, smart teaching platforms have become important tools for higher education teaching reform. As a core course of computer science and technology-related majors in higher education, the data structure course lays a solid foundation for students’ professional learning and plays an important role in promoting their future success in technology, research, and industry. This study conducts an in-depth analysis of the pain points faced by the data structure course, and explores a teaching reform and practice of integration of theory and practice based on the system application of a smart teaching platform before class, during class, and after class. The reform practice shows that this teaching mode improves students’ learning initiative, learning motivation, and practical skills. Students not only achieved better results in knowledge mastery but also significantly improved in problem analysis and solution.

Implementation of Digital Classroom State System for Teachers and Students Based on Large Models

Wenbo Lyu, Guangmin Zhu, Ziyi Qin, Mengting Yan, Jie Zhang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:31:12 +0800

Deep learning has become a hot field of artificial intelligence, and the deep learning large model framework has become a bridgehead for the active layout of Chinese and foreign technology companies. Large models play a significant role in the application field, greatly improving the efficiency of training and optimization, and contributing to the landing of many innovative artificial intelligence tools. Based on the Chinese PaddlePaddle large model framework, an application system is designed in combination with the intelligent classroom teaching scenario, which uses machine vision algorithms to distinguish and present teachers’ and students’ behaviors, that is, the digitization and multi-classification scheme of class character states. After having digital data, data analysis can be carried out to evaluate the class status of teachers and students, and the traditional subjective judgment such as peacetime grades and teaching ability can be upgraded to the objective judgment of artificial intelligence.

Changes and Challenges of Graduate Education in the Era of Education Digitalization

Lijiang Yu, Yunlong Ji — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:45:09 +0800

With the wave of education digitalization, the reform of graduate education has gradually become an important issue in the reform of innovative personnel training. This paper discusses the necessity of the digital transformation of graduate education, analyzes the current difficulties and challenges, and proposes relevant reform suggestions in response to the current predicament, providing important references for graduate education reform and innovation.

Analysis of the Impact of Inductive Reasoning on the Mathematical Thinking Style of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

Yan Cui, Zhili Ge, Zhaosong Zhu, Lin Xiang, Wuxia Yan — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:34:45 +0800

In this paper, we combine the teaching and learning situation of deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the Linear Algebra course of the Computer Science and Technology major at the Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. Based on the cognitive style of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, we apply example induction, exhaustive induction, and mathematical induction to the teaching of Linear Algebra by utilizing specific course content. The aim is to design comprehensive teaching that caters to the cognitive style characteristics of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, strengthen their mathematical thinking styles such as quantitative thinking, algorithmic thinking, symbolic thinking, visual thinking, logical thinking, and creative thinking, and enhance the effectiveness of classroom teaching and learning outcomes in Linear Algebra for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Preliminary Study on the Construction of Evaluation Index System for Clinical Medicine Postgraduates Based on Job Competency

Dandan Yuan, Yunhong Liu, Chao Wang — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:03:58 +0800

Objective: To evaluate the practicality of constructing multiple evaluation index systems for postgraduates in clinical medicine professional degree based on job competency. Methods: The theoretical framework of the evaluation index system was initially developed using expert consultation, literature review, and other methods. 20 survey experts were selected and consulted using the Delphi method to screen and evaluate the weights of multiple indicators. Data was then entered into a table to evaluate the practicality of the constructed indicators. Results: The questionnaire recovery rate of the first round of expert consultation was 92.50%, and the second round was 100.00%. The comparison between the two groups showed P < 0.05. The authority level of the first round was 0.817, and the second round was 0.811. In the first round of coordination, the chi-square value of the first-level indicators was 0.498, and the chi-square value of the second-level indicators was 0.628. In the second round of coordination, the chi-square value of the first-level indicators was 0.573, and the chi-square value of the second-level indicators was 0.634. The comparison between the two rounds showed P < 0.05. The evaluation index system included 2 first-level indicators, 5 second-level indicators, and 31 third-level indicators. Conclusion: Constructing an evaluation index system based on job competency is highly scientific, with a reasonable construction process and high practical value.

Balancing Academic and Artistic Merit: Equity Concerns for Dance Students in China’s College Entrance System

Manfang Lyu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:46:13 +0800

This study explores the effects of recent changes in China’s dance college admissions, which now equally weigh academic and professional performance. While the policy aims to create fairer admissions, it presents challenges for students from specialized dance programs (keban), who may struggle with academic demands. In contrast, academically strong students with limited dance training may gain an advantage. The research highlights the policy’s mixed impact and proposes flexible admissions strategies, such as conditional offers and ongoing academic support, to better accommodate students with diverse abilities. The study underscores the importance of refining these policies to ensure greater equity and cultural diversity in dance education.

Research on the Innovation in the Model of Cultivating Sci-Tech Translation Talents in Universities of Science and Engineering from the Perspective of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content

Gelan Zhang, Wenjing Liao — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:46:55 +0800

New technologies represented by ChatGPT have transformed traditional translation work modes and brought unprecedented changes to translation teaching. Based on the development of artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) technology, this article analyzes the challenges it brings to sci-tech translation research in the new era, reshapes the value goals of the “ideological and political guidance + technological empowerment” model of cultivating sci-tech translation talents, proposes tentative approaches about the innovation in the model of sci-tech translation talents in universities of science and engineering, and strengthens the talents’ translation competence, language proficiency, and interdisciplinary ability, aiming to provide new perspectives and thoughts for the development of translation research in the AIGC era.

Research on the Reform of Assessment under the Blended Teaching Mode: Taking the Teaching Practice of English Stylistics in Guangdong Technology College as an Example

Jie Zhang — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:50:18 +0800

English Stylistics is provided as an elective course by the Business English major at Guangdong Technology College, whose evaluation mechanism significantly impacts how well students learn the language. A novel assessment model is put forth in this study with the intention of transforming from a single summative assessment to a combination of formative and summative assessment in light of the shortcomings of the current assessment methodology in the course. In order to take advantage of blended teaching and integrate the online and offline learning resources of English Stylistics, all-round reforms have been carried out at multiple levels, including teaching content, teaching methods, and assessment approaches. Therefore, a more reasonable and diversified assessment method has been adopted to more comprehensively reflect students’ learning objectives and proficiency in foreign languages.

Cultivation of Business Students Under the Background of Ideological and Political Education: Optimization Strategies for Project-based Learning

Haiwen Long — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:47:37 +0800

The paper explores the strategy of optimizing the cultivation of new business-applied talents through project-based teaching innovation under the background of curriculum ideological and political education. The paper emphasizes that the core socialist values should be integrated into business education. Improving students’ moral literacy and social responsibility is an important goal of cultivating new business talents. The study pointed out that in the process of project-based learning, innovative methods such as virtual reality technology, cross-cultural cooperation and diversified evaluation systems can effectively cultivate applied talents that meet the development needs of the new era. The paper also proposed specific strategies in the project implementation and reflection links to promote students’ self-reflection and internalization of values.

Integration Mechanism of Ideological and Political Education with Specialized Knowledge in the Course of Green Building Design

Cuicui Qin, Qiliang Yu, Xi Liao, Yani Gao — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:48:30 +0800

This paper aims to explore the integration of ideological and political education with specialized knowledge in the course of green building design. Through an analysis of the green building design course, combined with the current social development background and the need for ecological and environmental protection, the study investigates how to effectively integrate ideological and political education elements into course instruction to enhance the comprehensive quality and green design capabilities of architecture students. The paper analyzes the content and characteristics of the green building design course and proposes an integration mechanism for ideological and political education in green building design teaching, aiming to cultivate architecture talents with green design concepts and good ideological and political qualities.

Research on the Integrated Teaching Design of Junior High School English Units Based on the Key Competencies of English Subjects

Jinyu Dong, Jiaqi Zhu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:25:46 +0800

The overall teaching design for the junior middle school English unit aims to maximize the use of teaching resources by using the unit as the central theme, integrating it throughout all sections and related activities. This approach continually reinforces students’ understanding and retention of individual lesson content while fostering their core literacy and skills. It promotes a comprehensive development of students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, allowing them to engage repeatedly with the language materials until they internalize them as part of their language proficiency.

Application of the PAD Class Teaching Model in High School Education

Li Zhang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:37:17 +0800

The teaching mode of the Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion (PAD) class is beneficial to adapt to the objective needs of the transformation of modern talent training mode and optimize the ecology of classroom teaching. In the process of high school teaching, we should pay attention to grasp the concept, effectiveness, and goal orientation of the PAD class, follow the basic steps of knowledge teaching, internalization and absorption, mutual learning, discussion, and exchange, and realize the cultivation of core subject literacy in the process of two-way interaction between teaching and learning.

A Study on the Educational Mode and Optimization Strategies of “Micro Ideological and Political Education”

Tingting Zhang, Chunhong Yu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:49:19 +0800

The model of “micro ideological and political education” is adapted to the characteristics of the new era and the real needs of ideological and political education in colleges and universities. Based on the work of “micro ideological and political education” in colleges and universities under the development of all-media integration, this study summarizes the main practices, achievements, and problems of “micro ideological and political education” in colleges and universities, and proposes to optimize and improve the work of “micro ideological and political education” from the perspectives of platform construction, work creation, team building, and guarantee mechanism. Optimization and enhancement are needed to effectively improve the relevance and effectiveness of “micro ideological and political education” work.

Research on Legal Issues in the Transformation of Research Achievements by University Faculty: A Study of the Experience of Universities in Silicon Valley, USA, and the Status Quo of Transformation of Research Achievements in Chitosan Bioactive Materials

Linyin Yan, Yu Zhang, Huigen Luo, Decai Dai, Yanqiang Li — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:50:14 +0800

This paper aims to delve into the legal issues surrounding the transformation of scientific research achievements by university faculty, with a special focus on legal protection and incentive mechanisms during the transformation process. By analyzing the experience of universities in Silicon Valley, USA, in promoting research transformation, including relevant legislation, university policies, and legal safeguards, as well as strategies to maximize the willingness of both universities and faculty for transformation, this paper distills the current successful legal consensuses. Simultaneously, it examines the status quo of the transformation of research achievements in chitosan bioactive materials for medical applications in China, analyzes existing legal deficiencies and urgent issues, and proposes corresponding solutions and recommendations.

Research on Creation Strategies of Picture Books for Children’s Cognitive and Imaginative Development

Ruifeng Guo, Astri Yulia — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:35:27 +0800

This paper discusses the creation strategies of picture books for children’s cognitive and imaginative development, and proposes that picture book creation should closely focus on the needs of children’s cognitive and imaginative development. Through analysis, this paper summarizes the effective strategies in the creation of picture books, aiming to provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for the design of children’s picture books, and further promote the comprehensive development of children’s cognitive and imaginative abilities.

Exploration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Management to Improve Students’ Employability

Qiuyan Xu, Nik Hasnaa Nik Mahmood — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:51:05 +0800

With the rapid development of the economy and society and the progress of science and technology, the traditional concept of employment has been gradually broken, and more and more college students hope to realize their life value through independent entrepreneurship or employment in innovative enterprises. Based on the significance of innovation and entrepreneurship education to improve students’ employability, this paper will sort out the development status of domestic college students’ employability, analyze the current difficulties of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and try to put forward the optimization strategy of innovation and entrepreneurship education management to improve students’ employability.

The Impact of Student Club Development on the Scientific Literacy of Vocational College Students

Leguan Jie, Jinru Ma, Lixiong Li — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:51:50 +0800

This paper explores the impact of student club development on the scientific literacy of vocational college students. As society increasingly values innovation and scientific literacy, vocational colleges bear a significant responsibility in cultivating students’ overall quality. Taking the Modeling and Simulation student club as a case study, the research team conducted a 12-week study. The results indicate that various club activities aimed at enhancing scientific literacy have positively influenced the development of students’ scientific competencies. Students’ practical skills and innovative thinking have been effectively improved. Our research demonstrates the positive role of student clubs in enhancing the scientific literacy of vocational college students, providing valuable experience and references for the development of similar clubs in the future.

The Application of “Problem-Based Learning + Flipped Classroom” Teaching Model in Bilingual Education

Xuan Zhang, Songlin Wang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:52:44 +0800

This study focuses on the application of the “PBL (problem-based learning) + Flipped Classroom” teaching model in bilingual education, aiming to explore its potential to enhance the quality and effectiveness of bilingual teaching. PBL emphasizes learning through the resolution of real-world problems, while the Flipped Classroom advocates that students acquire basic knowledge through self-study before class, dedicating class time to in-depth discussions and practical activities. The integration of these two teaching models in bilingual education aims to stimulate students’ interest in learning, improve their autonomous learning abilities, enhance critical thinking, and foster cross-cultural communication skills. Through literature review, case analysis, and empirical research, this study first examines the current applications and challenges of PBL and the Flipped Classroom in bilingual education. Subsequently, it elaborates on the specific implementation steps of the “PBL + Flipped Classroom” teaching model in bilingual education, including problem design, preview material provision, cooperative learning, classroom activities, and language support. A comparative experiment is then conducted to analyze the impact of this teaching model on students’ learning motivation, academic performance, and cross-cultural communication skills. The results indicate that the “PBL + Flipped Classroom” teaching model significantly improves students’ learning motivation and participation, enhances academic performance, and effectively boosts their cross-cultural communication skills. Furthermore, this model aids in cultivating students’ autonomous learning abilities and critical thinking, providing an innovative and effective approach to bilingual education. This study offers new ideas and insights for the field of bilingual education, which is of great significance for promoting the innovation and development of bilingual teaching models.

Research on the Comparison of Critical Thinking and Logical Expression Skills Before and After Debate Participation

Xiaochao Yao — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:53:36 +0800

With the advancement of globalization, university students need not only to master English language skills but also to develop critical thinking and logical expression skills, both of which are crucial for academic and professional success. As an interactive and structured learning activity, English debates provide an effective platform for enhancing these cognitive and linguistic skills. This study investigates the impact of English debates on students’ critical thinking and logical expression skills by analyzing pre- and post-debate assessments, survey data, and in-depth interviews with debate participants. The results indicate significant improvements in critical thinking skills, including argumentation logic, rebuttal techniques, and problem awareness. Students also demonstrated notable progress in organizing and expressing complex ideas logically in English. These findings offer valuable insights for English teaching in higher education, suggesting that debates can serve as an effective pedagogical tool for fostering both language and cognitive development in university students.

Training and Implementation of Subjective Questions Scoring System Based on the Baidu Qianfan Model Platform

Xiaoyun Zhu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:30:47 +0800

Leveraging the Baidu Qianfan model platform, this paper designs and implements a highly efficient and accurate scoring system for subjective questions, focusing primarily on questions in the field of computer network technology. The system enhances the foundational model by utilizing Qianfan’s training tools and integrating advanced techniques, such as supervised fine-tuning. In the data preparation phase, a comprehensive collection of subjective data related to computer network technology is gathered, cleaned, and labeled. During model training and evaluation, optimal hyperparameters and tuning strategies are applied, resulting in a model capable of scoring with high accuracy. Evaluation results demonstrate that the proposed model performs well across multiple dimensions—content, expression, and development scores—yielding results comparable to those of manual scoring.

Research on the Construction Path of New Engineering + Curriculum Ideology and Politics

Liuchen Liu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:31:27 +0800

With the rapid development of science and technology and the transformation and upgrading of industry, new engineering construction has become the important direction of higher engineering education reform in our country. This research focuses on the “new engineering + curriculum ideological and political new form course construction path,” in order to meet the new requirements of talent training put forward by the development of new engineering. This paper analyzes the educational value and current situation of curriculum ideology and politics under the background of new engineering, and improves the ability of curriculum ideology and politics from the perspective of strengthening the teacher training system; optimizing curriculum ideological and political design, skillfully integrating into the ideological and political elements; and strengthening the cooperation between schools, enterprises, and family associations to enrich curriculum ideological and political resources. To build a collaborative education mechanism and form an all-round education pattern, the four aspects of the new engineering + curriculum ideological and political of the new form course construction path have been preliminarily explored, hoping to provide some references and guidance.

A Study on Introducing Logical Symbols with Stories to Improve Critical Thinking with a Comparative Experiment

Jingwen Wu, Xinyi Weng — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:54:31 +0800

Critical thinking is becoming more and more important in modern society. Logical thinking is one of the core abilities of critical thinking. However, teaching logic to children faces some challenges especially when introducing logical symbols such as the implication symbol. Using stories to introduce logical symbols will address this problem and improve critical thinking.

A Study on Filter-Based Adversarial Image Classification Models

Zhongcheng Zhao — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:30:31 +0800

In view of the fact that adversarial examples can lead to high-confidence erroneous outputs of deep neural networks, this study aims to improve the safety of deep neural networks by distinguishing adversarial examples. A classification model based on filter residual network structure is used to accurately classify adversarial examples. The filter-based classification model includes residual network feature extraction and classification modules, which are iteratively optimized by an adversarial training strategy. Three mainstream adversarial attack methods are improved, and adversarial samples are generated on the Mini-ImageNet dataset. Subsequently, these samples are used to attack the EfficientNet and the filter-based classification model respectively, and the attack effects are compared. Experimental results show that the filter-based classification model has high classification accuracy when dealing with Mini-ImageNet adversarial examples. Adversarial training can effectively enhance the robustness of deep neural network models.

Construction and Application of a Blended Online and Offline University English Course

Yuanli Chen — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:55:18 +0800

This paper explores the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Integrated English 3 blended course, which integrates online learning through massive open online courses (MOOCs) and face-to-face classroom instruction. Guided by the production-oriented approach, the course aims to improve students’ language proficiency and intercultural communication skills. It employs a variety of teaching methods, including online self-study, task-based learning, and collaborative group work, to foster student engagement and promote language output. The study highlights key elements of course construction, such as the use of MOOCs, the design of smart classrooms, and the development of a comprehensive assessment system that combines formative and summative evaluations. The results suggest that the blended teaching model enhances students’ language skills while promoting critical thinking and cultural awareness. The course also emphasizes the importance of developing digital literacy among both students and teachers to effectively utilize online resources.

Exploration of the “Three Transformations, Four Integrations, Five Expansions” Hybrid Teaching Path in Curriculum and Teaching Innovation Reform: A Case Study of the “Design Drawing A” Course

Li Man, Ying Li — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:56:07 +0800

Using the “Design Drawing A” course as a case study, this paper addresses key challenges encountered in the learning process by adopting a “student-centered” approach rooted in outcome-based education. The course team proposes a blended teaching model defined by “three transformations, four integrations, and five expansions,” which places students at the core of the learning experience. Through a comprehensive restructuring of the curriculum and innovative teaching methods, elements of civic education—including national identity, rule of law, scientific inquiry, and philosophical reasoning—are effectively integrated into the classroom. This model broadens the teaching process across multiple dimensions and refines the evaluation approach to be both multi-dimensional and dynamic. As a result, the course’s blended teaching approach yields significant, innovative outcomes.

Research on the Reform Path of Ideological and Political Education in Tourism English Courses in Higher Vocational Education

Yuena Chen, Yan Cheng — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:32:17 +0800

Tourism English in higher vocational education has profound humanistic, strong professional orientation, and instrumental characteristics. Through analyzing the current situation of ideological and political teaching in Tourism English courses in higher vocational education, it is found that there are too few ideological and political elements in the curriculum, the skills teaching and ideological education are not unified, and the ideological and political education in the curriculum tends to be empty preaching. The reasons for this are the weak ideological and political awareness of teachers, the emphasis on skills in textbooks over ideological and political education, and the conservatism of teaching methods. Based on the requirements of curriculum ideological and political education and teaching reform, a teaching reform practice path is constructed from four aspects: anchoring curriculum ideological and political goals, improving teachers’ ideological and political awareness and educational ability, creating ideological and political-oriented textbook resources, and integrating ideological and political teaching methods through multiple channels throughout the entire process, in order to cultivate students with patriotism, international vision, and professional skills.

Multidimensional Interpretation of National Spirit and Literary Education: Cultural and Educational Value of Color Symbols in Tolstoy’s Works

Yaxuan Zhao — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:56:56 +0800

This article analyzes the symbolic colors red, white, and blue in Lev Tolstoy’s works, exploring their interrelation and educational significance in reflecting the Russian national spirit. The article first reviews the symbolic significance of red, white, and blue in Russian history, and then analyzes in depth the multiple connotations of colors in Tolstoy’s classic works Anna Karenina, War and Peace, and Resurrection. Through the combination of color symbols with characters’ destinies, inner conflict, and historical background, this paper explores how Tolstoy’s literary works reflect the historical changes and national spirit of Russia, especially the important value in education and cultural inheritance, providing a new perspective for the study of literary education and emphasizing the educational role of color symbols in literary works in shaping national spirit and cultural identity.

Exploration of the Role of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Revolutionizing Art Education

Xuhui Zhang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:57:41 +0800

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have become increasingly important instruments in the field of art education as information technology develops quickly, transforming the conventional art education approach. The present situation, benefits, difficulties, and potential development tendencies of VR and AR technologies in art education will be investigated in this study. By means of literature analysis and case studies, this paper presents the fundamental ideas of VR and AR technologies together with their several uses in art education, namely virtual museums, interactive art production, art history instruction, and distant art cooperation. The research examines how these technologies might improve students’ immersion, raise their learning motivation, and encourage innovative ideas and multidisciplinary cooperation. Practical application concerns including technology costs, content production obstacles, user acceptance, privacy, and ethical questions also come under discussion. At last, the article offers ideas and suggestions to help VR and AR technologies be effectively integrated into art education through teacher training, curriculum design, technology infrastructure development, and multidisciplinary cooperation. This study offers useful advice for teachers of art as well as important references for legislators and technology developers working together to further the creative growth of art education.

Exploration of the Integration of Software Engineering Thinking into Embedded System Design Course

Jinyan Hu, Haihua Yu, Yumei Gong, Shaojing Song — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:32:58 +0800

Engineering practice is the key bridge between college education and actual work in the industry. In order to deliver qualified talents with engineering quality to the industry, this paper explores integrating software engineering thinking into the Embedded System Design course. A practical and effective teaching mode is designed consisting of immersive learning, case-based learning, progressive practice, interactive learning, and autonomous learning. Through this teaching mode, multi-levels of closed-loop have been established including final project cycle closed-loop, testing cycle closed-loop, and product cycle closed-loop. During this process, students gradually transition to putting forward product requirements, carrying out design and development, thinking and solving problems, collaborating, and assuring quality from the perspective of software engineering. The practice results show that students’ engineering quality has been significantly improved.

Research on the Optimization Path of College Counselor Team Construction in the New Era

Feifei Xue — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:52:16 +0800

In the new era, the team of college counselors, as an indispensable and important component of the higher education system, bears multiple responsibilities such as ideological and political education, daily student management, mental health counseling, and employment and entrepreneurship guidance. With the rapid development of society and the diversified transformation of student groups, the construction of the counselor team is facing new challenges and opportunities. In-depth research on the optimization path of the construction of the college counselor team is not only significant for improving the overall quality and work efficiency of the counselor team but also directly related to the completion effect of the fundamental task of cultivating morality and talents in colleges and universities, as well as the achievement of the goal of cultivating more high-quality talents for the country. Based on this and the author’s work experience, this paper first elaborates on the necessity of the construction of the college counselor team, and then conducts a deep analysis of its optimization path and strategy, aiming to provide a useful reference for the professionalization and professional development of the college counselor team, thereby promoting the sustainable development of higher education and the comprehensive growth of students.

Enhancing IELTS Speaking Scores: A Comparative Analysis of High and Low Performers and Effective Strategies for Improvement

Xintong Wu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:58:31 +0800

This paper examines the challenges of achieving high IELTS Speaking scores, particularly due to preparation constraints and subjectivity in assessment. It contrasts speaking features of high and low scorers across four key areas: fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. The study offers strategies for improvement, focusing on topic development, vocabulary, and grammar, aiming to enhance candidates’ performance.

Construction of the “Micro-Ideological and Political” Model for Ideological and Political Teaching Reform in Bidding and Contract Management Courses

Dongchun Xia — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:59:21 +0800

In the context of deepening educational reforms, the significance of ideological and political education has become increasingly prominent, emerging as a crucial aspect of enhancing students’ comprehensive qualities. To ensure the orderly progress of ideological and political education in courses, it is essential to actively promote the integration of ideological and political elements within coursework. This integration aims to align professional course education with ideological and political education, fostering a collaborative educational model. Therefore, in the teaching of bidding and contract management courses, constructing a “micro-ideological and political” teaching model has emerged as a critical component. The implementation of this model facilitates the seamless integration of bidding and contract management coursework with ideological and political education, thereby elevating the teaching quality of these courses. Additionally, it leverages the synergistic role of coursework and ideology in educating students, ultimately enhancing the quality and level of talent cultivation. Hence, this paper proposes strategies for constructing a “micro-ideological and political” model within the context of ideological and political teaching reforms in bidding and contract management courses, inviting discussion and exchange on this topic.

Uncovering the Challenges Faced by Primary School Science Teachers in Implementing Experimental Teaching: A Data Analysis Based on a Questionnaire Survey Conducted in Western China

Jingyun Wu — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:17 +0800

Primary school science is a discipline grounded in experiments, and experimental teaching holds paramount significance in primary school science education in China. Nevertheless, the implementation problems of experimental teaching are frequently disregarded. This research endeavors to disclose the concrete challenges encountered by primary school science teachers in the western region of China during the implementation of experimental teaching, analyze their implications, and put forward corresponding mitigatory measures. Based on a questionnaire survey regarding the current state of primary school science experimental teaching in 21 areas of western China, it is unveiled that primary school science teachers in the western region of China confront deficiencies in scientific professional attainment, the necessity to enhance the attitude towards experimental teaching, and a partial shortage of experimental teaching resources. These hardships result in the deterioration of the quality of experimental teaching, the attenuation of students’ learning interests, and the exacerbation of teachers’ job burnout. Hence, measures should be initiated in aspects such as teacher training, resource development, and enhanced emphasis to assist primary school science teachers in the western region of China in implementing experimental teaching more effectively and elevating the quality of primary school science experimental teaching.

Research on the Path of Ideological and Political Education in College Students’ Mental Health Education Courses in Higher Vocational Colleges

Rong Wang — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:33:58 +0800

In recent years, under the background of the deepening reform of China’s education system, the curriculum system settings, teaching methods, and teaching concepts of various colleges and universities have undergone major changes. As a curriculum concept, ideological and political education in courses does not reform a certain professional course, nor does it change the ideological and political course itself. Instead, it combines knowledge imparting and value output to guide students in a positive way. This article analyzes the ideological and political education in college students’ mental health education courses.

The Role of Teachers’ Apperception in Herbart’s Theory for Chinese Teaching in Shenzhen Primary Schools of China

Huangzhong Luo, Detkul Matavanukul Ed. D — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:01:03 +0800

This paper deeply analyzes the practical application of Herbart’s educational concept in contemporary education and teaching, especially its guiding significance to the primary school Chinese classroom in Shenzhen area. Herbart proposed that teachers should play a key role in students’ cognitive process, that is, help students better understand and master new knowledge by combining it with existing knowledge. The survey results show that although teachers have some understanding of Herbart’s educational philosophy, it is not widely used in the concrete teaching process. However, the study also shows that there is a positive relationship between Herbart’s theory and students’ academic performance, indicating that it plays an important role in improving students’ interest and engagement in learning. The research also reveals the differences between educational concepts and practices, as well as the uneven distribution of educational resources, and puts forward measures to alleviate these contradictions, such as strengthening teacher training, improving teaching methods, and emphasizing moral education. At the same time, the study also highlights the critical role of teachers in promoting knowledge integration, arousing learning enthusiasm, shaping students’ moral character, and promoting personal and professional growth.

Status Quo and Countermeasures of Humanities Quality Education in Clinical Teaching for Medical Students

Ming Zhang, Jianting Chen, Junyan Wang, Ai Bu, Shan Du, Yu Song — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:34:58 +0800

In recent years, frequent conflicts between doctors and patients have attracted widespread attention from various sectors of society. The reasons for the tense doctor-patient relationship involve three major factors, namely social, medical, and patient factors. In the process of building social harmony, the people’s demand for daily health knowledge and basic medical security is increasing day by day. Among them, medical humanities quality education plays a particularly important role in building a harmonious doctor-patient relationship. Strengthening the humanities quality education of medical students and creating a harmonious doctor-patient environment can better improve the tense doctor-patient relationship and reduce the occurrence of doctor-patient conflicts, ultimately promoting social stability. This requires medical schools not only to cultivate medical students’ clinical diagnosis and treatment abilities, but also to enhance their humanistic qualities, strengthen medical humanities education, and face the requirements of medical development and the task of Healthy China. It is of great significance to improve the humanities quality education program for medical students. This article aims to explore the status quo of humanities quality education in clinical teaching for medical students and propose countermeasures to address the issues.

A Study on the Mental Space of Subjunctive Mood

Haiying Zhan — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:42:44 +0800

Cognitive linguistics offers a novel approach to studying and elucidating language phenomena, with the theory of mental spaces being particularly adept at interpreting many “non-canonical” linguistic occurrences and providing a fresh cognitive framework. The subjunctive mood, one of the three primary moods in English, is integral to English grammar. Yet, it remains a contentious topic within the field, with a lack of consensus among different linguistic schools regarding this significant grammatical category. The substantial role of human cognition in the construction and interpretation of the subjunctive mood’s meaning has been infrequently explored. This paper, from a cognitive perspective, employs the theory of mental spaces to discuss the English subjunctive mood, addressing the questions of its theoretical foundation, the reasons for its use, and the methods of its application.

Corrigendum: Exploration of the Current Situation and Mechanism Innovation of University Education Management under the New Situation

Yuanfei Xue, Minna Sun — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:47:39 +0800

Correction

A funding is added to the original publication (https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v8i10.8594).

The original funding details were:

Funding

Young Backbone Teacher Support Plan of Beijing Information Science & Technology University (YBT202448)

The correct funding details should be as follows:

Funding

(1) Young Backbone Teacher Support Plan of Beijing Information Science & Technology University (YBT202448)

(2) The Project of Construction and Support for High-Level Innovative Teams of Beijing Municipal Institutions (BRHR20220124)