Transformative Learning:Intercultural Adaptation of Chinese Teachers at the Confucius Institute in Spain

In recent years there has been a proliferation of studies demonstrating the value of teaching abroad as much for its benefits for the training and professional development of these teachers,as for its impact and beneficial effects on students.This article uses transformative learning as a theoretical framework to interpret the achievements associated with the experience of teaching abroad,and to identify and analyze different motivational factors,adjustments,changes,challenges,and perspectives of Chinese teachers linked to a Confucius Institute in Spain,through a qualitative analysis of narratives elicited through in-depth interviews and focus groups.It highlights the role and potential of the transnational,intercultural experience of these teachers as authentic actors in the part played by the Confucius Institutes in language teaching and the promotion of Chinese culture,indicating many issues including language difficulties,professional adjustment,ideas about education,beliefs of teachers and the management of the program.

设计城市,设计学院——宾大传统的重生与改革纵横谈

城市设计的中心任务是构想出一座城市建成环境的未来。而设计理论同样可以对一个学院产生重要影响,就像街区和街道影响城市生活那样有力。本文中,作者记录了自己从事设计城市和在规划院校中设计学术课程的职业生涯。重建规划实践与学院教育的联系是创造更有价值的城市设计知识和理论的基本策略。学习过程大多通过对有说服力的案例以及对其成功或失败的反思来实现。设计也是一项合作行为,围绕一个激发团队行动的愿景共同开展。当今规划教育工作者与规划从业人员都面临新的挑战,包括全球实践的知识需求,以及通过拓展规划视野来掌握开发实践的需求。他们也可以通过跨学科界限及跨国界的观察而获得裨益。