Background:University students’ego-identity,an essential component of their psychological development and mental health,has widely attracted the attention of policymakers,schools,and parents.Method:A total of 298 Chi...Background:University students’ego-identity,an essential component of their psychological development and mental health,has widely attracted the attention of policymakers,schools,and parents.Method:A total of 298 Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates were recruited,and a conditional process analysis model was adopted to explore the interaction mechanism of ego-identity.Results:The results suggest that the ego-identity of Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates is significantly affected by interaction anxiousness,academic resilience,and cultural intelligence.(1)Interaction anxiousness significantly and positively predicts ego-identity.(2)Academic resilience positively and partially mediates the effect of interaction anxiousness on ego-identity.(3)Cultural intelligence significantly and positively moderates the relationship between interaction anxiousness and ego-identity.However,a similar moderating effect was not found between interaction anxiousness and academic resilience.(4)As cultural intelligence increases,the negative influence of interaction anxiousness on ego-identity gradually diminishes,whatever the cultural intelligence level.Conclusions:Interaction anxiousness,academic resilience,and cultural intelligence are essential determinants of ego-identity among Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates.Strategic interventions should be utilized to enhance their abilities to alleviate interpersonal tensions,promote their resilience in facing academic difficulties,cope with diverse cultures,and boost their sense of self-confirmation.展开更多
This study used Chinese visiting scholars in the UK as a sample, discussed Chinese visiting scholars' cross-cultural adaptation from the perspectives of linguistic confidence, cultural confidence and academic conf...This study used Chinese visiting scholars in the UK as a sample, discussed Chinese visiting scholars' cross-cultural adaptation from the perspectives of linguistic confidence, cultural confidence and academic confidence, analyzed the correlation among the three types of confidence, and then proposed the concept of establishing a positive international profile of Chinese visiting scholars. It was recommended that Chinese visiting scholars should make more improvements in their cross-cultural adaptation. They should become the representative of China's international image, and play a more active role in further internationalizing of Chinese higher education.展开更多
From the perspective of the sociocultural theory (SCI), this article examines Chinese students' present states of English academic achievements in some private colleges by investigating teacher-student interaction....From the perspective of the sociocultural theory (SCI), this article examines Chinese students' present states of English academic achievements in some private colleges by investigating teacher-student interaction. It then analyzes underlying factors influencing learner's academic ability. Finally it investigates some efficient class teaching strategies to promote their academic development, using class interventions such as the know-want-learn strategy (KWL), the object-explore-success-happy strategy (OESH), the cooperative project between students and teacher's strategy (CPST) and so on. Theoretically, the paper aims to place the SCT perspectives in the foreground. Pedagogically, it attempts to raise teacher-practitioners' wisdom so as to enhance learners' English academic achievements from the affective perspective.展开更多
The Resolution on Several Major Issues for Strengthening Socialist Civic Ethics adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Party’s 14th Congress states that "socialist ethics is a major feature of socialist soc...The Resolution on Several Major Issues for Strengthening Socialist Civic Ethics adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Party’s 14th Congress states that "socialist ethics is a major feature of socialist society, a great goal and an important guarantee for the modernization drive.The promotion of socialist morality bears closely on the accomplishment of the grand trans-century plan and the prosperity and development of the socialist cause". To do a good job in enhancing socialist ethics is of great practical importance and profound historical significance to the great cause of building up socialism with its own Chinese characters in the country, to the implementation of the two fundamental changes, and to the enforcement of the development strategy of revitalizing China by science and education and this country’s sustainable develop-展开更多
The paper analyzes the environments confronted with academic libraries and the evolving characteristics of Shanghai Jiao Tong University that give shape to the conception and implementation of an IC2Culture Exploring ...The paper analyzes the environments confronted with academic libraries and the evolving characteristics of Shanghai Jiao Tong University that give shape to the conception and implementation of an IC2Culture Exploring Project. This innovative model of SJTU Library operation is not only in concert with the strategic goals of SJTU but also with two other conspicuous developmental trends in the larger academic library circle;namely, 1) a trend toward the deepening of library service support in academic arena on the one hand and 2) the trend of diversifying library outreach services on the other hand.Based on our first-hand involvement in all phases and aspects of this project and its subsequent review and analysis undertakings, this paper expatiates upon the IC2Culture Exploring Project of SJTU Library in terms of its vision, its specific mission objectives, its program design, its unique characteristics, its launching process, its salient case studies, its initial results and its strategies for a sustainable development in the future.展开更多
In science,gravity refers to the universal force of attraction acting on and between all matter.No one on earth can escape the force of gravity.In a similar vein,the stringent requirements of publications,research gra...In science,gravity refers to the universal force of attraction acting on and between all matter.No one on earth can escape the force of gravity.In a similar vein,the stringent requirements of publications,research grants,and research output in the academic world can be metaphorically described as“academic gravity,”the force of which pushes university academics to struggle and strive in pursuit of excellence just to survive in the changing landscape of higher education governed by neo-liberalism and managerialism.This article describes the journey of a junior academic staff member in an Asian university as he coped with various difficulties in establishing a collaborative culture in his department(i.e.,the Faculty of Education).Working with a senior colleague(Sunshine-mother hereafter)in the same department,Author 1 began to recognize the importance of collegial collaboration in teacher education generally and in his academic life specifically.However,although he tried his utmost to develop a culture of collaboration amongst his colleagues,he struggled to cope with the tension and stress exerted by academic gravity(i.e.,publication production and the pursuit of tenure).Drawing on data collected from a teaching development project and adopting a reflective autobiographic approach,this article delineates the collaborative relationship between Author 1 and Sunshine-mother,exemplifying the important roles that coaching and a free rein(i.e.,weightlessness)play in the development of junior teacher-educators under the strong pressure of academic gravity.展开更多
This paper is a brief summary of the authors' advising discourse with international ESL (English as a Second Language) students whose first language is Chinese. For these international students in the United States...This paper is a brief summary of the authors' advising discourse with international ESL (English as a Second Language) students whose first language is Chinese. For these international students in the United States, being successful academically in a graduate education program requires more than a high entering score of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination). To support their journey toward proficiency in academic language for teacher training field, we must consider and address three elements: (1) linguistic differentiation, (2) cultural paradigm shift, and (3) negotiation between cultural perspectives展开更多
EFL students at universities have major challenges to overcome. Great attention has paid to improving such students the academic literacy skill they will need to succeed in higher education. Students at postgraduate l...EFL students at universities have major challenges to overcome. Great attention has paid to improving such students the academic literacy skill they will need to succeed in higher education. Students at postgraduate level, especially those EAL students, tend to suffer growing difficulties in their academic writing. The essay focuses on the difficulties caused by cultural difference and insufficient language proficiency, especially faced by the Chinese EAL student writers. Finally, possible solutions will be brought forward in the conclusion.展开更多
基金the South China Normal University Teaching Reform Program(Grant No.2021263)the South China Normal University Teaching Reform Program(Grant No.2022240)the Postgraduate Innovative Research Program of the School of Education at South China Normal University(Grant No.20220309).
文摘Background:University students’ego-identity,an essential component of their psychological development and mental health,has widely attracted the attention of policymakers,schools,and parents.Method:A total of 298 Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates were recruited,and a conditional process analysis model was adopted to explore the interaction mechanism of ego-identity.Results:The results suggest that the ego-identity of Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates is significantly affected by interaction anxiousness,academic resilience,and cultural intelligence.(1)Interaction anxiousness significantly and positively predicts ego-identity.(2)Academic resilience positively and partially mediates the effect of interaction anxiousness on ego-identity.(3)Cultural intelligence significantly and positively moderates the relationship between interaction anxiousness and ego-identity.However,a similar moderating effect was not found between interaction anxiousness and academic resilience.(4)As cultural intelligence increases,the negative influence of interaction anxiousness on ego-identity gradually diminishes,whatever the cultural intelligence level.Conclusions:Interaction anxiousness,academic resilience,and cultural intelligence are essential determinants of ego-identity among Chinese vocational pathway undergraduates.Strategic interventions should be utilized to enhance their abilities to alleviate interpersonal tensions,promote their resilience in facing academic difficulties,cope with diverse cultures,and boost their sense of self-confirmation.
基金funded by China Scholarship Council,CSC No:201800230006。
文摘This study used Chinese visiting scholars in the UK as a sample, discussed Chinese visiting scholars' cross-cultural adaptation from the perspectives of linguistic confidence, cultural confidence and academic confidence, analyzed the correlation among the three types of confidence, and then proposed the concept of establishing a positive international profile of Chinese visiting scholars. It was recommended that Chinese visiting scholars should make more improvements in their cross-cultural adaptation. They should become the representative of China's international image, and play a more active role in further internationalizing of Chinese higher education.
文摘From the perspective of the sociocultural theory (SCI), this article examines Chinese students' present states of English academic achievements in some private colleges by investigating teacher-student interaction. It then analyzes underlying factors influencing learner's academic ability. Finally it investigates some efficient class teaching strategies to promote their academic development, using class interventions such as the know-want-learn strategy (KWL), the object-explore-success-happy strategy (OESH), the cooperative project between students and teacher's strategy (CPST) and so on. Theoretically, the paper aims to place the SCT perspectives in the foreground. Pedagogically, it attempts to raise teacher-practitioners' wisdom so as to enhance learners' English academic achievements from the affective perspective.
文摘The Resolution on Several Major Issues for Strengthening Socialist Civic Ethics adopted by the Sixth Plenary Session of the Party’s 14th Congress states that "socialist ethics is a major feature of socialist society, a great goal and an important guarantee for the modernization drive.The promotion of socialist morality bears closely on the accomplishment of the grand trans-century plan and the prosperity and development of the socialist cause". To do a good job in enhancing socialist ethics is of great practical importance and profound historical significance to the great cause of building up socialism with its own Chinese characters in the country, to the implementation of the two fundamental changes, and to the enforcement of the development strategy of revitalizing China by science and education and this country’s sustainable develop-
文摘The paper analyzes the environments confronted with academic libraries and the evolving characteristics of Shanghai Jiao Tong University that give shape to the conception and implementation of an IC2Culture Exploring Project. This innovative model of SJTU Library operation is not only in concert with the strategic goals of SJTU but also with two other conspicuous developmental trends in the larger academic library circle;namely, 1) a trend toward the deepening of library service support in academic arena on the one hand and 2) the trend of diversifying library outreach services on the other hand.Based on our first-hand involvement in all phases and aspects of this project and its subsequent review and analysis undertakings, this paper expatiates upon the IC2Culture Exploring Project of SJTU Library in terms of its vision, its specific mission objectives, its program design, its unique characteristics, its launching process, its salient case studies, its initial results and its strategies for a sustainable development in the future.
文摘In science,gravity refers to the universal force of attraction acting on and between all matter.No one on earth can escape the force of gravity.In a similar vein,the stringent requirements of publications,research grants,and research output in the academic world can be metaphorically described as“academic gravity,”the force of which pushes university academics to struggle and strive in pursuit of excellence just to survive in the changing landscape of higher education governed by neo-liberalism and managerialism.This article describes the journey of a junior academic staff member in an Asian university as he coped with various difficulties in establishing a collaborative culture in his department(i.e.,the Faculty of Education).Working with a senior colleague(Sunshine-mother hereafter)in the same department,Author 1 began to recognize the importance of collegial collaboration in teacher education generally and in his academic life specifically.However,although he tried his utmost to develop a culture of collaboration amongst his colleagues,he struggled to cope with the tension and stress exerted by academic gravity(i.e.,publication production and the pursuit of tenure).Drawing on data collected from a teaching development project and adopting a reflective autobiographic approach,this article delineates the collaborative relationship between Author 1 and Sunshine-mother,exemplifying the important roles that coaching and a free rein(i.e.,weightlessness)play in the development of junior teacher-educators under the strong pressure of academic gravity.
文摘This paper is a brief summary of the authors' advising discourse with international ESL (English as a Second Language) students whose first language is Chinese. For these international students in the United States, being successful academically in a graduate education program requires more than a high entering score of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination). To support their journey toward proficiency in academic language for teacher training field, we must consider and address three elements: (1) linguistic differentiation, (2) cultural paradigm shift, and (3) negotiation between cultural perspectives
文摘EFL students at universities have major challenges to overcome. Great attention has paid to improving such students the academic literacy skill they will need to succeed in higher education. Students at postgraduate level, especially those EAL students, tend to suffer growing difficulties in their academic writing. The essay focuses on the difficulties caused by cultural difference and insufficient language proficiency, especially faced by the Chinese EAL student writers. Finally, possible solutions will be brought forward in the conclusion.