Research on the Integration of Lingnan Culture into“Four Histories”Education for Hong Kong Youth

This study focuses on Hong Kong youth,recognizing them as a vital subject within the context of“four histories”education.From the perspective of the integration of Lingnan culture,it explores the rich resources of Lingnan culture,innovates the narrative system,and explores the path of positive guidance in history education.Responding to the demands of the times,it seeks to alleviate the pressing concerns of Hong Kong society,help Hong Kong youth break down prejudices,gain a comprehensive understanding of China,grasp the development context of modern China,recognize historical trends,undertake national responsibilities,and take on the mission of the times.

Game Selection Method for Game-Based History Learning

Games that are used in research on game-based learning and serious games that are used for education are usually exclusive,making it difficult for teachers to attempt new methods in education.According to the data published in 2009 by the European Schoolnet(EUN),a network of European Ministries of Education,most of the problems that teachers face when using games in class are related to game selection.Based on the aforementioned data,this study presents a set of criteria for selecting games in order to solve the inconvenience experienced by teachers.The games,which are used as teaching materials for game-based learning,have been replaced with commercial games that are easily purchased,rather than serious games that are difficult to obtain the licensing.Based on the criteria,two games were selected in this study and the classes were conducted at the educational site.Compared to the group trained with textbooks,it has been confirmed that the effect of game-based learning was sufficient.In addition,five out of ten problems that teachers face were resolved.

I Will Not Forget the Land Where I Was Born——The Educational Legacy of Oliveira Lopes Brothers

The tendency to participate with solidarity in the religious and assistance initiatives is a trademark of the Portuguese who returned from Brazil. The major novelty in the second half of the nineteenth century is the conduction of large sums of money towards education, in a framework of philanthropy that was unusual. This inclusion of education in the field of charity was in the concerns of politicians and intellectuals of the time who argued that ＂only by educating people, nations can achieve its independence, wealth and freedom （...）＂. Inserted in this context we can find examples that deserve, by their paradigmatic profile, a more detailed attention. After making fortune, Oliveira Lopes and his brother tried to solve problems that seemed without solution in their homeland. This example assumes a synthetizing nature for several reasons. Firstly, because it portraits the typical Brazilian of the end of the nineteenth century that saw education as a fundamental tool to approach Portugal to the international standards. Secondly, because with the well-being of his fellow countrymen and the ＂notoriety of his hometown＂ he can diminish the pain of the ＂abandonment in search of wealth＂. Thirdly, because his return introduced a new sense and a new rhythm in searching solutions for eternal problems in the field of religion, assistance or education. Finally because, even though they are the minority of Brazilians that achieved fortune, they put their wealth in the service of the country that made them leave in order to try to stop the flux of emigrants.

Research on the Guidance of Interpersonal Relationships among College Students in the New Era against the Background of Party History Learning

In the new era,college students’interpersonal communication abilities exhibit characteristics such as diversified interpersonal cognition needs,idealized interpersonal emotions,and diversified interpersonal behavior patterns.They face issues in coordinating and managing interpersonal relationships with parents,classmates,teachers,and others.Therefore,against the background of party history learning and education,we can deeply explore party history stories and leverage the educational role of the red spirit of party history;continuously strengthen the cultivation of teachers’ethics,hone their abilities in party history learning,and make party history learning a battlefield for harmonious interpersonal relationships among college students;build the“Intelligent Party History”project,innovate party history learning platforms,and let party building lead the development of harmonious interpersonal relationships among college students.

The Patriotism Education in History Courses of Israeli Middle School

Promoting patriotism and national cohesion in history classes is a well-known practice in modern countries,and especially evident in countries embroiled in ongoing conflicts.Patriotism in middle school history education of Israel bear the task to inherit the essence of Jewish traditional culture,promote awakening civic consciousness and teach the history of nation building.The courses contains main lines of national image creation,complaints for diaspora history,reflection on the holocaust,the current situation of the stalemate with rivalry countries and the outlook for the trend towards integration.It aims at shaping the minds of nation residents with different ethnic,religious,cultural and political background,and turn them into social members with a strong sense of responsibility,characteristics of multicultural and harmonious coexistence.In the comprehensive educational system,Israeli patriotism education is conducive to national unity,social integration and modernisation,but at the same time smacks of Zionism.

Learner Autonomy in the National English Language Curricula for Chinese Universities 1978-2007:A Historical Analysis

This historical study investigates the concept of learner autonomy in the national English language curricula for Chinese universities.It seeks to understand the meaning of learner autonomy in China and the intentionality of promoting this concept through the curricula from 1978 to 2007.By adopting Quentin Skinner’s intentionalist approach to analyzing the history of ideas,this study conducted a systematic document analysis of three national curricula in relation to their linguistic and practical contexts constituted of 169 Chinese academic articles in total.The study revealed that learner autonomy mainly referred to students’motivation and ability to work hard on their own outside the classroom in the Chinese context.Importing this concept,however,caused ideological confusion and exacerbated the disempowerment of teachers within the dynamics of China’s English language education at the tertiary level.The study raises awareness for borrowing concepts across different cultural contexts and has implications for research,policymaking,teacher development,and pedagogical practice in second language education in China.

Evolving Medical Education at University College Dublin

Medical education in China and in Ireland began in pre-recorded history, probably around 5000 years ago, with both societies developing and nurturing those with the ability to influence the health of others. In Ireland, between the 5th and12 th centuries, a Golden age of Ancient Gaelic Medicine saw the creation of more formal communities of practice. This was followed by the formation of the modern medial schools in the 18 th to 19 th centuries including University College Dublin(UCD). Since the year 2000, UCD has progressed through a series of curriculum changes, both in content and structure. This has included horizontal integration, vertical integration, modularisation, the use of recognised credit systems in association with expected volume of student learning and the outcome based pedagogical practice. These changes have utilised a topdown and bottom-up approach to ensure that the clarity of leadership is combined with the wisdom of teachers to create a modern patient-centric outcomes based programme. UCD has partnered with patients through a unique PACE programme, has maintained a science rich six-year duration course for school-leavers, has introduced a four-year course for those with degrees and introduced an additional specific programme of instruction just prior to graduation that is designed to instill confidence and competence. Future enhancements will focus on personalising the educational experience to ensure that each student reaches their full potential.

The earliest acupuncture school of the United States incubated in a Tai Chi Center in Los Angeles

Traditional Chinese medicine（TCM）arrived in the United States（U.S.）in 1854.Initially,most TCM providers were herbalists,w ith very few being acupuncturists.Based on my research,the earliest acupuncturist to practice inthe U.S. was Dr. Fu Xing Fang , who immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1930s and practiced acupuncture in the Los Angeles （LA） area. He was among the first of a few students of the well-known Dr.