Contemporary Education and Teaching Research
The Contemporary Education and Teaching Research (CETR) is an international peer-reviewed gold open access scientific journal in education and teaching-related disciplines. The journal aims to provide a cross-cultural, cross-international, pan-educational communication platform for experts, researchers, teachers, and administrators from schools and educational institutions at all levels to create an interactive effect and to welcome contributions from scholars at all levels with a completely open attitude. The main purpose of CETR is to provide an open platform for learning, communicating, and collaborating by discussing people of different nationalities, colors, cultures, and occupations in the context of globalization. CETR will make all efforts to accelerate the development of educational science all over the world, as well as promote academic exchange through international conferences and exhibitions. CETR will be an indispensable academic resource platform and tool for global educational researchers. The journal is a Gold Open Access journal, online readers don't have to pay any fee. Article Processing Charges (APCs) will be charged for papers accepted after peer review. The standard version of an article in this journal is 600 USD (US Dollars) . For high-quality articles graded by our editorial board members and authors from low-income countries with difficulty to pay, CETR will access in a case-by-case basis and may approve certain discount to ensure the publication of high-quality articles. CETR reserves the rights to approve or decline any such request.
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Transformation and Reinvention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Frontiers and Trends in AI-Empowered Medical Education by 2025
In 2025, the rapid iteration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) has profoundly reshaped the ecosystem of medical education. This review systematically synthesizes the latest advances in AI-enabled medical education through an analysis of more than 150 core articles published in 2025 and indexed in the PubMed database. The paper first evaluates the current state of AI literacy among medical students and educators worldwide, revealing a pervasive “cognition–practice” misalignment. It then examines innovative application models of AI in curriculum integration, the development of intelligent educational tools (e.g., virtual patients and personalized tutoring systems), and AI-enhanced assessment and feedback mechanisms. Ultimately, the review examines key ethical challenges, including algorithmic bias, academic integrity, and data privacy. The findings suggest that future medical education should establish a human-centered framework of human–AI collaboration, with particular emphasis on cultivating physicians’ critical thinking and humanistic values. This review aims to provide both theoretical foundations and practical guidance for the development of a new paradigm in intelligent medical education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mingzhe Li*, Jiayi Zhang, Li Zhang, Jiaxin Bei https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
From “Textual Interpretation” to “Cognitive Infrastructure”: The Data-Driven Transformation and Paradigm Reconstruction in Country and Regional Studies for the Digital Age — With a Strategic Value Analysis of Multilingual Open Source INTelligence (OSINT) Data Annotation
At a historical juncture when Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) is profoundly reshaping global knowledge production and the landscape of geopolitical analysis, traditional area studies confront a dual crisis: the declining explanatory power of qualitative paradigms and a “knowledge supply crisis” mediated by algorithmic systems. This paper argues that area studies must undergo a paradigmatic transformation—from “linguistic mediation” to “semantic governance,” and from tacit experiential knowledge to the construction of “semantic infrastructure.” By conceptualizing high-quality data annotation as both a confirmation of semantic rights and the building of cognitive infrastructure, the study proposes an integrated framework encompassing ontology construction, semantic alignment, and domain-specific evaluation. Through this engineering-oriented architecture, unstructured regional knowledge can be transformed into structured data assets. Driven by a dual-engine model integrating “United Nations normative corpora” and “Open Source INTelligence (OSINT),” area studies can evolve from post hoc interpretation toward a decision-support paradigm characterized by real-time perception, structured computation, and scenario simulation. Such a transformation will consolidate the epistemic foundations of China’s autonomous knowledge system and safeguard national cognitive sovereignty.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hang Dong* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Impact of Intelligent Speech Enhancement Technology on Classroom Acoustic Environment Improvement and Teaching Effectiveness
With the in-depth advancement of educational informatization, classrooms, as the primary venues for teaching and learning, have increasingly attracted attention with regard to their acoustic environments. Classroom acoustics not only directly affect teaching effectiveness and students’ learning experiences, but also constitute a critical factor influencing overall instructional quality. However, in real-world teaching settings, problems such as background noise, reverberation interference, and sound propagation attenuation remain prevalent, particularly in large classrooms or specialized instructional scenarios where acoustic challenges are more pronounced. Consequently, there is a growing need to rely on intelligent speech enhancement technologies driven by deep learning algorithms to provide novel directions for upgrading and optimizing classroom acoustic environments. Against this background, this paper begins by outlining the fundamental principles of intelligent speech enhancement technology and its practical application points in classroom settings, and then focuses on examining its role in improving classroom acoustic conditions as well as its positive impact on teaching effectiveness. The findings are of significant theoretical and practical value for optimizing classroom teaching environments and promoting educational equity.
intelligent speech enhancement technology
Copyright (c) 2026 Kenan Li* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on Innovative Pathways for Blended Teaching Models in Higher Vocational English Oral Communication through Digital Technology Empowerment—A Case Study of Higher Vocational Institutions in the Greater Bay Area
At present, digital technologies have been widely integrated into the field of education, bringing about profound changes in both the instructional forms and pedagogical models of English-speaking instruction in higher vocational colleges. Blended learning, which combines online and offline instructional approaches, effectively addresses common challenges in traditional vocational English-speaking classrooms, such as low levels of student engagement and limited opportunities for oral output. Taking higher vocational colleges in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area as the research context, this study first examines the value and current status of digitally empowered blended English speaking instruction, and summarizes the major problems encountered in practical teaching implementation. It then systematically explores the implementation pathways of a digitally empowered blended teaching model for vocational English speaking from several perspectives, including the reconstruction of teaching resource systems, integrated design of the teaching process, establishment of high-frequency oral output mechanisms, innovation in teaching evaluation models, and transformation of teachers’ roles. This study aims to provide practical references for optimizing English-speaking instructional models in higher vocational education and enhancing overall teaching quality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Shuyun Li* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Establishment and Teaching Application of Knowledge Graphs for Building Physical Models
Under the background of the deep integration of engineering education accreditation and intelligent teaching, practical teaching in civil engineering majors is confronted with practical predicaments such as fragmented knowledge, weak correlation among courses, and insufficient transformation of physical resources into teaching. To solve this difficult problem, this article attempts to rely on the Intelligent Construction Comprehensive Training Hall of Harbin Petroleum Institute, deeply integrate knowledge graph technology with the teaching of architectural entity models, adopt a top-down mode, construct a five-level correlation system of “professional training objectives - ability requirements - curriculum system - knowledge point system - model nodes”, and build a micro-lesson video resource library as a supporting measure. A complete teaching reform path of “graph construction - resource matching - teaching application - feedback optimization” has been formed, striving to strengthen the knowledge linkage among courses, enhance students’ autonomous learning ability and higher-order thinking quality, and provide a replicable and scalable teaching solution for the cultivation of high-quality applied talents in civil engineering majors.
outcome-based education teaching philosophy
Copyright (c) 2026 Mingye Jing, Jia He*, Zhiqiang Jia, Tao Jiang, Xiaoxing An https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Precise Modelling Method for Specific Individual Behavioural Trajectories Based on Community Detection
With the proliferation of location-aware technologies and mobile social platforms, human behavioural trajectory data has experienced explosive growth. How to accurately model the movement patterns of specific individuals has become a hot topic in current research. This paper proposes an innovative framework integrating dynamic community detection with trajectory prediction. By analysing the dynamic association patterns between individuals within social networks, it enhances the accuracy of behavioural trajectory modelling. The methodology first employs dynamic network community detection algorithms to identify groups exhibiting similar behavioural patterns. Subsequently, it combines bidirectional neural temporal processes with graph neural networks to perform spatio-temporal modelling of individual trajectories. Experimental results demonstrate the method's effectiveness across multiple public datasets, showing superior performance to existing benchmark methods in both trajectory prediction accuracy and social plausibility. Specifically, within the TrajNet++ benchmark, it achieves a 7.0% improvement in average accuracy over traditional trajectory prediction models while effectively identifying key behavioural patterns during community evolution. This research offers a novel technical approach for understanding specific individual behaviours within social networks, particularly exploring new methodologies at the intersection of dynamic network analysis and spatio-temporal data modelling.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jin Lu, Ji Li* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Temporal Acceleration in Consumerist Education: A Study of Chinese Master of Education Students and Global Policy Implications
Through observations and interviews with 36 master’s students in education, this study examines how consumerist educational values shaped by academic capitalism influence their temporal experiences. Drawing on timescape theory, it identifies contradictory time dilemmas, including dislocated time flow, time deficits within power structures, disordered rhythms, and conflicts among temporal frameworks. These challenges are shaped by supervisors, curricula, internships, evaluation standards, and employment pressures. Dominated by the logic of speed and efficiency, students develop consumerist orientations toward graduate study, leading to distorted understandings of education and self-growth and resulting in various forms of time alienation. Importantly, their accelerated sense of time is not only a product of individual perfectionism or market ideologies but is closely tied to institutional governance in China’s graduate education system. This study advances understanding of students’ temporal challenges and offers insights relevant to educational systems in other countries.
Copyright (c) 2026 Wenqian Ding, Jinrong Xiao, Yan Zhou, Jingxiao Wang, Heyuan Wang* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Strategies for Higher Education Teachers’ Career Development Planning under the Lifelong Learning Paradigm
With the deep integration of digital technology and education, higher education has entered a new stage of high-quality development. The accelerated pace of knowledge renewal has placed higher demands on university teachers, who must adopt lifelong learning as a central principle to respond effectively to new challenges in interdisciplinary teaching, research innovation, and talent cultivation. Traditional models of professional development are increasingly inadequate for addressing these transformations. As a core guiding concept for educational development in the contemporary era, lifelong learning establishes new requirements and directions for the professional development of higher education teachers. Grounded in the conceptual connotations and contemporary significance of lifelong learning, this study proposes targeted professional development planning strategies from the perspectives of learning system construction, competency expansion, and mechanism improvement. The study aims to promote the continuous enhancement of teachers’ professional capacities, align faculty development with the demands of high-quality higher education, and provide sustainable human resource support for talent cultivation and disciplinary development in universities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Shuming Zhang, Ming Zhao* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Exploring Teaching Models for Art and Design Programmes in Higher Education within the Context of Short-Form Video Communication
In the digital era, short videos have rapidly emerged as a major mode of information dissemination. With their intuitive, convenient, and efficient characteristics, they have attracted a vast user base. For art and design programs in universities, the rise of short-video communication brings both new challenges and opportunities. On the one hand, students’ ways of acquiring information and their aesthetic needs have changed; on the other hand, short videos provide new platforms for showcasing teaching outcomes and facilitating industry exchange. Exploring teaching models that align with this new media environment has therefore become essential for improving the quality of professional education. Drawing on the communicative characteristics of short videos and the pedagogical principles of art and design education, this paper analyzes the misalignments of traditional teaching models in content presentation, practical training, and outcome transformation. It further explores innovative teaching approaches to support the cultivation of design talents equipped with artistic literacy, communication awareness, and practical capabilities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Liyan Wei* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AI-Based Virtual Environments for Chinese EFL Learners: A Three-Layer Developmental Model with Pilot Evidence
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and large language models (LLMs) is reshaping foreign language education worldwide. In the Chinese EFL context, however, traditional classroom-based instruction still suffers from limited authentic input, constrained opportunities for interaction, delayed and non-individualized feedback, and insufficient exposure to pragmatic and intercultural experiences. Drawing on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories, constructivism, and situated learning, this study proposes a three-layer developmental model that explains how AI-based virtual environments (AI-VEs) can support Chinese EFL learners’ linguistic, communicative, and intercultural development. At the outer layer, diversified immersive scenarios provide ecologically valid contexts; at the middle layer, a recursive Input–Interaction–Output–Reflection (IIOR) cycle captures core learning mechanisms; at the inner layer, learners’ competencies develop from lexical and formulaic knowledge toward communicative and intercultural competence. The conceptual model is illustrated through a small-scale pilot study involving twelve Chinese undergraduates who completed two AI-VE tasks. Mixed-methods analyses of oral production, interaction logs, questionnaires, and interviews indicate gains in lexical sophistication, increased negotiation of meaning, greater use of formulaic sequences, higher willingness to communicate, and enhanced intercultural sensitivity. These findings offer initial empirical support for the proposed model and suggest that AI-VEs can function as powerful mediational tools for advancing EFL education and educational equity in China. Implications for curriculum design, teacher professional development, and future research are discussed.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jun Zou, Beini Ma https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Innovative Approaches to Talent Development in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering under the Emerging Engineering Perspective
In the context of the accelerated evolution of scientific and technological revolutions and industrial transformations, the development of emerging engineering education has become a key direction for reforms in higher engineering education. As a frontier discipline, Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering has been widely applied in fields such as communications, healthcare, and energy. However, traditional training models can no longer meet the innovation-driven and practice-oriented talent requirements of emerging engineering. Thus, exploring innovative pathways for talent cultivation in this discipline has become imperative. Focusing on this issue, the present study examines innovative approaches to talent cultivation in the field. It analyzes the new requirements posed by emerging engineering education, and proposes pathways such as curriculum system optimization, enhanced practical teaching, and strengthened faculty development. The aim is to offer references for cultivating high-quality talents in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering who can meet the needs of emerging engineering, thereby promoting the sustainable development of the discipline and responding to the urgent societal demand for qualified professionals.
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (OISE)
Copyright (c) 2025 Yunhu Wu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Characteristics of the Integration and Coexistence of Multinational Literature in Qinghai from the Perspective of Ecocriticism and Their Implications for Classroom Teaching
From the vantage point of ecocriticism, this paper examines Qinghai’s multi-ethnic writings to disclose the plural articulations of eco-ethics embedded in them and the symbiotic interplay among diverse ethnic cultures. On this basis, it derives practical implications for undergraduate teaching within the discipline of Chinese Language and Literature. The study first maps the manifold expressions of eco-ethical thinking in Qinghai’s multi-ethnic literary corpus; it then explicates the region’s characteristic model of ecological and cultural conviviality. Finally, it proposes a classroom pedagogy centred on the triadic synergy of “ecology–culture–education”. By constructing an interdisciplinary eco-educational framework, instituting a multicultural-symbiosis classroom model, and developing curricular resources rooted in local ecocriticism, the approach cultivates students’ ecological ethical awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and critical thinking, thereby realizing the dual educational goals of “nurturing life through literature” and “shaping character through ecology”.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sha Hu, Yuanying Ma https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Implementation Pathways for Pickleball in University Physical Education Programs
In recent years, as the concept of nationwide fitness has taken root in public consciousness, the diversification of university physical-education (PE) curricula has attracted increasing attention. Pickleball, an emerging sport that integrates the characteristics of tennis, badminton and table tennis, offers both high entertainment value and strong competitiveness. Introducing pickleball into universities can not only enrich PE course offerings but also satisfy students’ diverse exercise needs and improve their physical fitness; therefore, exploring ways to implement the sport is of great practical significance. Focusing on pathways for incorporating pickleball into university PE curricula, this paper analyses the necessity and feasibility of such programmes and proposes implementation strategies that include the construction of a curricular system. The aim is to provide a reference for universities seeking to diversify PE content and enhance students’ physical literacy, thereby promoting the wider popularisation and development of pickleball in university physical education.
higher education physical education programmes
Copyright (c) 2025 Youqiang Han https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Talent Development Strategies for Maritime Education under the Dual Challenges of Enrollment Stability and Green Transformation
By 2025, the global shipping industry is facing a dual transformation toward digital intelligence and green development. According to the 2024 China Seafarer Development Report, enrollment in maritime education programs has shown significant fluctuations, revealing a gap between traditional maritime majors and the rapid evolution of emerging maritime technologies. This mismatch has made it difficult to meet the industry’s urgent demand for interdisciplinary and high-quality professionals. Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of new-energy vessels has posed new challenges for maritime education, such as insufficient faculty reserves, outdated training facilities, and a lack of green technology content in curricula. Drawing on statistical data from China’s shipping industry and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s carbon net-zero framework, this study analyzes the structural contradictions of maritime education under the pressures of enrollment instability and industrial transformation. It further proposes systematic strategies from five dimensions—optimizing student source allocation, improving curriculum systems, establishing tiered training mechanisms, deepening industry–academia collaboration, and strengthening policy support—to provide references for talent cultivation and the sustainable development of the maritime sector.
Copyright (c) 2025 Anqi Wang, Zhengrong Sha, Qunpeng Wang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Innovative Development Strategies for University Sports Clubs from the Perspective of Core Competencies
From the perspective of “core competencies,” university sports clubs are transitioning from interest-based societies to educational platforms. This article systematically examines the current bottlenecks faced by clubs in areas such as governance structure, teaching philosophy, resource allocation, and evaluation/incentive mechanisms: ambiguous governance responsibilities, lack of curriculum stratification, shortages in facilities and instructors, and an evaluation system that emphasizes results over process. To address these issues, an innovative “four-in-one” path is proposed: organizationally, establishing a three-level collaborative mechanism involving the “university - college/school - club”; pedagogically, introducing a “big ideas + learning community” model to strengthen competency orientation; resource-wise, integrating on-campus and off-campus facilities, instructors, and social funding to form a diversified supply system; and evaluation-wise, implementing a process-oriented, visual, multi-dimensional core competency evaluation system supported by digital platforms.
Copyright (c) 2025 Xia Li https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Impact of Supervisor Styles on the Innovative Abilities of Graduate Students in Materials Science
Against the backdrop of increasingly fierce technological competition, the innovative development of materials science is of vital importance. As the backbone of the future of the discipline, graduate students’ innovative abilities are of great concern. Tutoring styles, as a key factor, have an urgent need for in-depth exploration of their impact on the innovative abilities of graduate students in materials science. This study focuses on the impact of tutoring styles on the innovative abilities of graduate students in materials science. By combing through relevant literature and conducting practical surveys and analyses, the study explores the characteristics of different tutoring styles and their mechanisms of action on graduate students’ innovative thinking, practical abilities, and other aspects. The study finds that scientific and rational tutoring styles can significantly enhance the innovative abilities of graduate students in materials science, providing theoretical basis and practical references for optimizing tutoring strategies and improving the quality of graduate student training.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yanchun Dong, Yong Yang, Hongjian Zhao https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on the Innovative Development Path of Computer Education in Colleges and Universities in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
In the contemporary era, artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at an unprecedented rate and profoundly reshaping every aspect of society. Computer technology, as the cornerstone of AI, is becoming increasingly important. Universities, as the main battleground for cultivating professional talents, have a direct impact on the comprehensive quality and future development of talents through the quality of their computer education. However, there are gaps between the current university computer education and the needs of the AI era in terms of curriculum design and teaching methods. Therefore, it is urgent to explore innovative development paths for university computer education. This study focuses on the context of the AI era, deeply analyzes the existing problems in university computer education, and discusses the necessity of innovative development. Through comprehensive research, a series of innovative development paths are proposed, aiming to improve the quality of university computer education, cultivate high-quality computer professionals who meet the needs of the times, and promote new breakthroughs in university computer education in the wave of AI.
Copyright (c) 2025 Xuesong Chen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Study on AI Technology Empowerment of Smart Farms from the Perspective of Science Communication: A Case Study of Primary and Secondary School Students and Science and Technology Counselor
This study is conducted in accordance with China’s strategy for advancing agricultural and rural modernization during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and the requirements of the Central No. 1 Document in 2025. It explores the application of AI technology in smart farms and the value of conducting agricultural-related science communication among adolescents. Given the current situation where primary and secondary school students have certain misunderstandings and a lack of knowledge about modern agriculture, the study investigates the technical logic and social significance of AI technology in addressing educational pain points. It also focuses on the new models of science communication for primary and secondary school students and the transformation of the role of science and technology counselor. Based on the analysis of the actual situations of science popularization lectures and activities, the study proposes research methods to further improve the scientific literacy of primary and secondary school students and the professional capabilities of science and technology counselor.
primary and secondary school students’ education
transformation of science and technology counselor
Copyright (c) 2025 Yafang Liu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Bridging Sports Events with Chinese Language and Comprehensive Practice Activity through Interdisciplinary Teaching: An Exploration of Two Related Teaching Models Applied in the Greater Bay Area
This paper explores two related teaching models for integrating content related to the “15th National Games” into primary school Chinese language teaching and comprehensive practice activity teaching. For primary school Chinese language teaching, this study utilizes content related to the Greater Bay Area sports events to create teaching scenarios, employs interdisciplinary learning tasks as a structured form of learning content, adopts collaborative group inquiry as the classroom organizational form, and engages in Chinese language practice activities such as reading, writing, systematization, and research to explore an interdisciplinary teaching model for integrating “15th National Games” content into primary school Chinese. For primary school comprehensive practice activities, this study uses themes such as Greater Bay Area sports events, culture, and spirit as activity themes, incorporates activity types like design and production, and integrates project-based, scenario-based, and seminar-style approaches to explore an interdisciplinary teaching model for integrating “15th National Games” content into primary school comprehensive practice activities. These two teaching models connect theory and practice, providing plans and insights for teachers to implement interdisciplinary teaching in primary schools that integrates sports with Chinese language and sports with comprehensive practice activities.
Sports + Comprehensive Practice Activities
Copyright (c) 2025 Ziyi Feng https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on Satisfaction Evaluation and Improvement Paths for ASEAN International Students in Guangxi, China
Based on survey data from 100 ASEAN students studying in Guangxi, this study applied a satisfaction evaluation model and conducted correlation and regression analyses to examine overall satisfaction and its influencing factors. The results show that the overall satisfaction level is relatively high, with an average score of 3.74 and a satisfaction rate of 62%. Four main factors influence the overall satisfaction of ASEAN students in Guangxi: study status, living conditions, school evaluation and academic expenses. In addition, significant differences exist among students at different academic levels, students pursuing higher degrees tend to report higher levels of satisfaction. The education and teaching departments should address common issues faced by ASEAN students in Guangxi by improving the quality of international student recruitment, enhancing service levels for international students, and organizing regional competitions, so as to effectively improve the satisfaction of ASEAN students studying in Guangxi.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yanfang Chen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Innovative Teaching Model and Practice of “Steel Structure Design” Based on the Strategy of “Vertically and Horizontally”
With the rise of the steel structure industry and the requirements of course ideology and political construction as well as innovation and entrepreneurship education, an online teaching course was created with the help of Internet technology to promote the reform of the traditional classroom teaching model of “Steel Structure Design.” The teaching team innovatively proposed the “Vertically and Horizontally, Spiral Improvement” teaching model and a transparent “Three - time Evaluation and Feedback” mechanism, and gradually carried out teaching practice. By comparing and analyzing the effects of four teaching models, the superiority of this innovative teaching model and evaluation mechanism is preliminarily demonstrated, which has a certain exemplary effect.
three - time evaluation and feedback mechanism
Copyright (c) 2025 Dongyun Jia, Qinglin Tao, Weiyun Liu, Chenxiao Zhang, Quanwei Liu, Yuan Fang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Interplay Between Adolescents’ Sports Moral Emotions and Achievement Motivation: The Moderating Role of Grade Level
Moral sentiment, recognized as a latent catalyst for tendencies toward moral behavior, has stimulated considerable interdisciplinary interest. Functioning as a pivotal psychological factor in the formation of adolescent character and conduct, the relationship between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation is marked by intricate dynamics. Through the lens of physical education in the digital age, this study investigates the underlying mechanisms linking adolescents’ sports moral sentiment with achievement motivation, paying particular attention to the moderating effect of grade level. The findings are intended to furnish innovative perspectives and strategic methodologies for the field of physical education. Grounded in developmental psychology, this study employed the Achievement Motivation Scale and the Adolescent Sports Moral Character Scale to conduct a survey among 438 students from a secondary school in Kunming, Yunnan Province, utilizing digital questionnaires for data collection. Statistical analyses conducted using SPSS 27.0 revealed that sports moral sentiment exerts a significant influence on achievement motivation, with grade level serving as a moderating factor in this relationship. Correlation analysis demonstrated a statistically significant positive association between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation (r = 0.480, p < 0.001). Further moderation analysis confirmed that grade level significantly moderates the relationship between sports moral sentiment and achievement motivation (p < 0.01). The findings provide robust evidence for a substantial linkage between adolescents’ sports moral sentiment and their achievement motivation, with empirical data indicating that sports moral sentiment serves as a reliable predictor of achievement motivation. The moderating role of grade differences underscores the necessity of systematically integrating moral sentiment education into physical education curricula. In light of the distinct psychological developmental characteristics of students across different junior secondary grade levels, tailored pedagogical strategies should be formulated. These efforts are ultimately directed toward enhancing academic motivation and fostering students’ holistic development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rui Li, Cong Liu, Wentao Qiu, Wenxue Ma, Yuyang Nie, Qi Wang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Collaboration and Integration of Traditional Culture Education in the Greater Bay Area: A Perspective of Triadic Reciprocal Determinism and Cultural Cognition
This study examines the collaborative development of traditional culture education in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Drawing on Triadic Reciprocal Determinism (TRD) and the Cultural Knowings Framework (CKF), it employs a descriptive comparative analysis to systematically review policy documents, curriculum standards, teaching guidelines, and educational reports released between 2016 and 2024 by education authorities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The findings reveal marked regional distinctions in structural orientation and pedagogical focus. The nine mainland GBA cities emphasize systematic curriculum alignment and school-based cultural experiences, while Hong Kong and Macao highlight multicultural integration, project-based learning, and technology-enabled engagement. Despite these distinctive strengths, all three regions face persistent structural “embedding” challenges and a lack of robust cross-regional coordination mechanisms. To address these challenges, the study proposes a coordination framework centered on person–behavior–environment interactions, articulating a four-stage progression—cognition, participation, reflection, and identification—to integrate regional resources, reinforce shared cultural foundations, and promote sustainable collaboration while respecting local diversity. The study advances theoretical integration, model construction, and practical implications by linking the TRD and the CKF for the first time to develop an operational model for regional cultural collaboration. This framework offers both analytical and practical value, providing new pathways for curriculum design, policy coordination, and cultural governance across the GBA.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yue Xu, Shiying Chen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Is the Design and Technology Pedagogy in Botswana’s Senior Secondary Schools Aligned with 21st Century Skills?
The 21st century has ushered in a period of rapid technological advancement and significant shifts in the global economy. This has underscored the importance of developing 21st-century skills in education. This study delves into the alignment of Botswana’s senior secondary schools’ Design and Technology (D&T) teaching and learning pedagogies with the acquisition of 21st-century skills. A case study approach was employed, utilising surveys, interviews, and classroom observations to gather data from teachers, school heads, students, and club coaches. The focus was on how the D&T curriculum aligns with vital 21st-century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and digital literacy. The findings indicate that while Botswana’s D&T curriculum incorporates elements relevant to 21st-century skills, there is room for improvement in its alignment with modern pedagogical approaches. This study’s insights are particularly relevant for educators in Botswana’s senior secondary schools, as it offers recommendations for enhancing the alignment between curriculum and pedagogy, thereby better preparing students for the challenges of the 21st-century job market.
Copyright (c) 2025 Kelaotswe Archie Galeboe, Richie Moalosi, Yaone Rapitsenyane, Victor Ruele https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on Cultural Heritage and Pedagogical Applications in Yu Dafu’s Travel Essays
This paper focuses on the historical background and cultural context of Yu Dafu’s travel essays. It analyzes the characteristics of cultural heritage in his essays and their pedagogical applications from the perspectives of cultural memory transmission, reconstruction of teaching cognition, and the three - dimensional ability - cultivation path of heuristic teaching. By integrating Yu Dafu’s creative process and classic works as a modern Chinese writer, this study explores the regional cultural heritage in his travel essays and their contributions to teaching applications, providing insights for the cultivation of applied liberal arts talents in the new era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sha Hu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Early Screening and Instructional Application for Reading Difficulties in Lower-Grade Primary School Students
In the early primary school years, failure to promptly identify and address reading difficulties can have a significant impact on students’ academic development and learning confidence. However, at present, some schools and families have a poor understanding of reading difficulties, and the screening methods are not standardized. Additionally, the teaching strategies lack systematicity and fail to meet the individual needs of students. This study aims to establish a systematic early screening and instructional application framework. By integrating standardized assessment tools with collaborative screening mechanisms between schools and families, this study seeks to accurately identify reading difficulties. Combined with teacher professional empowerment strategies and family co-reading support plans, this study provides personalized instructional support for students with different types of reading difficulties. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve early screening and intervention for reading difficulties in the early primary school years, helping students overcome reading challenges and laying a solid foundation for their long-term academic success.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ke Li https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Teaching Reform of Hardware-Related Courses under the Drive of the Artificial Intelligence Industry
The rapid development of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry has led to a surging demand for professionals equipped with AI-related hardware development and debugging skills. However, hardware-oriented courses in universities often suffer from outdated content and insufficient practical alignment, making it difficult to meet industry needs. As a result, promoting curriculum reform has become an urgent requirement to bridge the gap between talent cultivation and industrial demands. Universities are therefore expected to adapt reforms to their specific contexts, clarify the primary directions of curriculum adjustment, and enhance the relevance of teaching by integrating both students’ learning needs and industry employment standards. Such efforts are crucial to fostering students’ comprehensive development. This paper focuses on the AI industry’s demand for hardware-oriented talent and explores pathways for curriculum reform. Strategies are proposed in three key areas: goal reconstruction, content optimization, and methodological innovation, with the aim of improving students’ hardware practice capabilities and AI adaptability, thereby providing a reference for the reform of hardware-oriented courses in higher education.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chao Shen, Siyu Liu, Yue Fei https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Correlation between Different Sports Club Training and Children’s Basic Movement Patterns
This study aimed to determine the correlation between different school sports club trainings and the basic movement patterns of primary school students. Using the Functional Movement Screening (FMS), the study assessed students engaged in five distinct sports—track and field, basketball, aerobics, rope skipping, and cheerleading—against a control group with no sports club affiliation. The results demonstrated that students in any sports club had significantly superior total FMS scores, lower rates of scores below the injury threshold, and reduced movement asymmetry compared to non-participants. Significant variations existed among the sports, with cheerleading students exhibiting the highest scores, followed by track-and-field, aerobics, rope-skipping, and basketball. The study concludes that participation in sports clubs is beneficial for developing functional movement, though the degree of improvement is distinctly influenced by the type of sport practiced.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yuxian Cao, Rong Gao, Guofeng Qu, Cong Liu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Current Status and Strategies of “Dual-Capability” Practice for Undergraduates in the Chinese Language and Literature Major Based on Regional Culture
This paper takes regional culture as the research background and focuses on the issue of cultivating “Dual-Capability” of “classic text interpretation” and “cultural application innovation” in the teaching of undergraduates majoring in Chinese Language and Literature. It analyzes the current status of “Dual-Capability” practice in teaching and proposes a tripartite teaching practice path of “close reading of texts - cultural decoding - creative transformation” based on the literary resources of the Yangtze River Basin. The study combines the works of modern and contemporary Chinese writers such as Yu Dafu, Zhang Henshui, Shi Nan, and Pan Jun to explore the effective teaching model of integrating regional culture into professional ability training, providing theoretical support and practical examples for the training of applied liberal arts talents in the new era.
Literature Review of Junior High School English Textbooks Based on English Core Competencies
This study conducts a systematic literature review of junior high school English textbooks based on the framework of English core competencies, with a specific focus on the new edition published by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. By integrating theories of holistic education and core competencies, the research analyzes textbook structure and content design through four key dimensions: language ability, cultural awareness, thinking quality, and learning ability. The findings reveal significant progress in thematic unit organization, progressive language skill development, and cultural content enrichment in current textbook development. However, persistent challenges include insufficient authentic language materials, disproportionate representation of Western culture, inadequate high-order thinking activities, and insufficient stimulation of learning motivation. To address these issues, this study proposes the following recommendations: teachers should shift from knowledge transmission to competency cultivation by incorporating authentic contextual tasks, cross-cultural comparative activities, critical thinking exercises, and adding student-centered engaging content to promote comprehensive competency development.
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