A Comparative Study of Chinese and Western Conceptions of Effective Teaching in Tertiary Education

Effective teaching has always been a goal pursued by teachers as a part of education both from the western and eastern society,for it to some extend is considered an effective way to improve society.In this essay,both Chinese and western conceptions of teaching and learning will be discussed.In doing so,their differences and similarities can be seen clearly,which will help the cross-cultural educators to understand their teaching environment and learning styles.

Westward movement of tertiary education resources along the Belt and Road

Nearly half of the Belt and Road countries are still in the opportunity window of demographic dividend.Based on the experiences of China and many other countries,the improvement of health and education level is necessary to transform the economic potential of the age structure into a demographic dividend.Therefore,in order to develop demographic dividend of the Belt and Road,it is important to increase the human capital investment in these countries.On the other hand,there are some problems in education resources allocations in China,especially in tertiary education resources,resulting in inefficient operation of educational resources and is unconducive to the promotion of tertiary education levels.Therefore,the governments in the Belt and Road region would think about policies and strategies to promote the redistribution of westward movement of tertiary education resources.

The Teaching Methods of English Teaching in Tertiary Vocational Education

The English teaching of Tertiary vocational education is an important issue that we must pay close attention to. Through the analysis of the present situation, the paper brings some new ideas about the English teaching methods. （1） The new concepts about the teaching goals and plans. （2） The new concepts about the teaching ideas. （3） The new concepts about the teaching arrangement and so on. In addition, the paper points out that the English teachers in the vocational colleges should not only follow with interest in teaching, but also enhance personal quality, in order to realize the intention of career-leading and practical talents training in the tertiary vocational education.

Comparison of Chinese medicine higher education programs in China and five Western countries

Object:Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been taught widely in the both Eastern and Western world countries.This study compared the origin,student source,duration,and curriculum design of TCM higher education programs in China and five Western countries.Method:We searched the Internet and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)database to gather relevant information.Result:All the six countries offer acupuncture and/or Chinese herbal medicine programs at universities and/or private schools.However,there are great large differences among them in the education of curriculum and TCM students enrollment and curriculum policies of TCM courses.Conclusions:There are large differences among their curriculum and enrollment policies.This comparison should provide information about the further development of international standards in TCM education.

Through Pacific/Pasifika Lens to Understand Student＇s Experiences to Promote Success Within New Zealand Tertiary Environment

Traditionally, education environments are Eurocentric. They have reinforced ＂pedagogy of the oppressed＂ where Western knowledge is reflected in the university curriculum and ways of learning and teaching. Factors influencing success in learning remain an area of strong interest particularly in regard to non-traditional students in learning and teaching settings. This study explores the strategies undertaken by first, second, and third generation Paciflc/Pasifika students to overcome challenges whilst studying and utilizing services provided by staff in the Pasifika Learning Village at the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. The study adopted a mixed method approach that was adapted by integrating a Pasfika method of talanoa to understand their experiences so that their voices and stories on how they made it through a tertiary environment are heard and valued. Through Pacific/Pasifika lens, a cultural analysis of Pacific/Pasifika students＇ knowledge, values, and beliefs highlighted that supplementary cultural spaces, Pacific/Pasifika staff support, and valuing and acknowledging the social space relationships are imperative factors empowering them to succeed in a New Zealand tertiary setting. This paper argues that cultural pedagogies integrated into mainstream revealed successes that warrant recognition as they have demonstrated that traditional models within contemporary settings empower and enhance Pacific/Pasifika students＇ success.

Research on Policies to Improve Online Teaching Capability for Higher Education

The online teaching method has broken through the current tertiary education model,and the teaching method has been expanded in time and space through the application of educational technology.This paper reviews the current status of online teaching in higher education,discusses on how to optimize teaching resources in colleges and universities with the help of modem education technology,and explores online-offline hybrid teaching model.

Do Learners' Preferred Learning Styles Affect Learning Outcomes and Satisfaction in PLE: A Pilot Study of the Supervised-PLE-IELTS Platform

Personal Learning Environment(PLE)enables a knowledge-based,learner-centered lifelong learning which could be successfully integrated with formal education when taking educators’supervision into consideration.But do learners’preferred Learning Styles matter in PLE?To investigate the relationship among learners’Learning Styles,learning outcomes and satisfaction towards the PLE platform,the study constructed and applied a supervised-PLE-IELTS platform.57 sophomores majored in Business in Wenzhou University took part in a 16-week project.Data were collected by Honey and Mumford’s Learning Styles questionnaire for the Learning Styles,post-test of IELTS reading,listening and vocabulary for the cognitive learning outcomes,and Distance Education Learning Environments Survey(DELES)for the satisfaction towards the PLE platform.The results showed:(1)Learning Styles have positive relationship with the cognitive learning achievements in PLE;(2)Learning Styles had no direct effect on satisfaction,and learners of all Learning Styles enjoyed PLE-IELTS platform;and(3)learners who spent more time on PLE platform achieved better cognitive learning outcomes.The paper shed light on the future construction of supervised-PLEs.

The Adaptation of Chinese Split-Site Business Students to British Classrooms:A Cross-Cultural Perspective

Chinese business education differs from British business education in many respects.On the whole,it focuses on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge,whereas British business education places far more emphasis on soft management skills and team-work.This paper examines a split-site business degree program offered by a Chinese international school and a British business school,and explores the attitudes and expectations of the Chinese participants and their Chinese and British lecturers from an“English for specific purposes”perspective.The study conducted classroom observation,semi-structured interviews,and a questionaire survey,and identifies areas of difficulty for Chinese business students in the UK,in particular regarding their beliefs about teacher and student roles,their learning priorities and learning strategies,and their“goal-oriented”approach to discussion,which is at odds with the more collaborative and exploratory Western discussion strategies.The findings have implications for pre-sessional and in-sessional English course design,the management of split-site business degree programs,the teaching of Chinese students,and the enhancement of learning experiences generally in international business programs.