More and more educational researchers pay attention to the differences between China and the United States.Although the educational concepts of China and the United States respect"student-centered",and are v...More and more educational researchers pay attention to the differences between China and the United States.Although the educational concepts of China and the United States respect"student-centered",and are very close in educational system and institutional setting,they are still similar in curriculum design.Taking the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as an example,this paper makes a detailed comparative analysis from the four aspects of curriculum objectives,curriculum assessment,teaching activities and syllabus,finds out the essential differences between Chinese and American university curriculum design,and puts forward that the change of Chinese university curriculum design concept needs to start from basic education,and the cultivation of teachers'thinking and ability is the key influence of the reform factor.展开更多
This article tries to find out the few discrepancies between the teachers and their scholars as to oral activity, which shows that scholars＇ expectations and needs are not quite responded to. The versions chosen as a...This article tries to find out the few discrepancies between the teachers and their scholars as to oral activity, which shows that scholars＇ expectations and needs are not quite responded to. The versions chosen as a sample for this study come from different schools in the academy of Rabat Sal~ Zemmour Zaer area and belong to three different educational levels including common core, first year, and second year in addition to a total number of 40 teachers who have contributed to this research throughout the whole process. This research has relied on different instruments to collect the data including questionnaires, interviews, and class observation grids. Results showed that scholars＇ perceptions highly favour thematic variety. Findings also reported match findings of previous research in highlighting the importance of using tech facilities and multimedia to improve oral activity.展开更多
Highlights This study examines the China-England Mathematics Teacher Exchange program to identify and evaluate the differences in Chinese approach to mathematics education.There are numerous differences in terms of na...Highlights This study examines the China-England Mathematics Teacher Exchange program to identify and evaluate the differences in Chinese approach to mathematics education.There are numerous differences in terms of national mathematics curricula,organization of mathematics teaching,and evaluation objectives and methods due to different educational and learningcultures.China has made great achievements in mathematics education and student academic performance but has much to learn from England.展开更多
Although there is an increased interest in overseas training for educational leaders in China,little is known about the value of such programs.This qualitative case study explores Chinese school principals’perception...Although there is an increased interest in overseas training for educational leaders in China,little is known about the value of such programs.This qualitative case study explores Chinese school principals’perceptions of leadership practices and professional development after undertaking a Finnish training program.The article also explores difficulties related to different educational contexts when an attempt is made at applying the Finnish education experience to China.Famed for its excellent education,Finland is currently actively involved in exporting its education by providing such training programs to the whole world.Data was collected by semi-structured interviews with six Shanghai principals.The results showed a certain level of satisfaction but also needs for improvement.It thus appears that such an overseas training program can play a positive but limited role in expanding Chinese principals’leadership practices and professional development.展开更多
基金This paper is a key project of"student-centered"education and teaching reform and research at the university level"Research on the teaching paradigm reform of accounting"(NoZd20160401).
文摘More and more educational researchers pay attention to the differences between China and the United States.Although the educational concepts of China and the United States respect"student-centered",and are very close in educational system and institutional setting,they are still similar in curriculum design.Taking the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as an example,this paper makes a detailed comparative analysis from the four aspects of curriculum objectives,curriculum assessment,teaching activities and syllabus,finds out the essential differences between Chinese and American university curriculum design,and puts forward that the change of Chinese university curriculum design concept needs to start from basic education,and the cultivation of teachers'thinking and ability is the key influence of the reform factor.
文摘This article tries to find out the few discrepancies between the teachers and their scholars as to oral activity, which shows that scholars＇ expectations and needs are not quite responded to. The versions chosen as a sample for this study come from different schools in the academy of Rabat Sal~ Zemmour Zaer area and belong to three different educational levels including common core, first year, and second year in addition to a total number of 40 teachers who have contributed to this research throughout the whole process. This research has relied on different instruments to collect the data including questionnaires, interviews, and class observation grids. Results showed that scholars＇ perceptions highly favour thematic variety. Findings also reported match findings of previous research in highlighting the importance of using tech facilities and multimedia to improve oral activity.
文摘Highlights This study examines the China-England Mathematics Teacher Exchange program to identify and evaluate the differences in Chinese approach to mathematics education.There are numerous differences in terms of national mathematics curricula,organization of mathematics teaching,and evaluation objectives and methods due to different educational and learningcultures.China has made great achievements in mathematics education and student academic performance but has much to learn from England.
文摘Although there is an increased interest in overseas training for educational leaders in China,little is known about the value of such programs.This qualitative case study explores Chinese school principals’perceptions of leadership practices and professional development after undertaking a Finnish training program.The article also explores difficulties related to different educational contexts when an attempt is made at applying the Finnish education experience to China.Famed for its excellent education,Finland is currently actively involved in exporting its education by providing such training programs to the whole world.Data was collected by semi-structured interviews with six Shanghai principals.The results showed a certain level of satisfaction but also needs for improvement.It thus appears that such an overseas training program can play a positive but limited role in expanding Chinese principals’leadership practices and professional development.
