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An Analysis of the Understanding and Influential Factors of Teacher's "Intolerate"
ZHOU Pengsheng
2025, (1): 5-13.
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Teacher tolerance is regarded as one of the core values of teacher morality, but the academic community rarely delves into the "intolerance" of teachers. The "intolerance" of teachers is manifested as another endpoint of their tolerance attitude towards the same thing, which may be a personality variable reflecting the individual teacher's consistent attitude towards things. Teachers expressing "intolerance" may lead to cognitive dissonance, and the cognitive and psychological responses of individuals or groups' intolerance can be interpreted through the mechanism of cognitive closure needs. Uncertainty can easily lead to teachers' intolerance in terms of objective factors while social comparison and a sense of being valued directly or indirectly affect teachers' "intolerance" towards things in terms of subjective factors. Finally, specific suggestions were put forward for the cultivation of future teacher literacy, including a reunderstanding of the mechanism of teachers' "intolerance", in-depth exploration of the reasons for teachers' "intolerance", and a thorough examination of the cultural background of interpersonal interactions that trigger the teachers' "intolerance" events.
Discussion on the Educational Implication of Dewey's Theory of Valuation
LI Chunying, CHEN Zening
2025, (1): 14-23.
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Nowadays, evidence-based evaluation has become the main form of educational evaluation. The discussions based on objective data have to a certain extent surpassed the exploration of the purpose and significance of education. This will not only narrow people's imagination of education, but also lead to the problems such as reversal of educational means and ends, and the disconnection between evaluation standards and the value system in education. To restore the original role of educational evaluation as a means of verification, criticism, and creation, Dewey's valuation theory, which is the core part of his value theory, will be a possible approach that can be drawn upon. It breaks the binary between fact and value, purpose and means, and reason and emotion, taking "action" as the core and emphasizes the interaction with environmental factors and integrating experimental methods into Dewey's value system. Dewey's theory of experimental empirical value is a subversion of anti-value theory, transcendental value theory and dualism, which provides a new perspective for examining problems in educational evaluation. It reveals that, 1) we should pay attentions on the relevance of value, students' experience and educational evaluation; 2)We should clarify the relationship between valuation and desiring and interest, which are neither simply emotional stimulus nor pure rational guidance; and 3) We ought to make it clear of the causality of educational means and aims, so as to guarantee the consistency of subjects' experience. The clarification of the core concepts in Dewey's evaluation theory may provide us with feasible ideas for solving practical problems in the educational evaluation.
A View on the Children's Lives in European Soap Bubble Game Paintings in the 16th-19th Centuries
LU Shiyan, FANG Mingsheng
2025, (1): 24-35.
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In the history of European art from the 16th to the 19th centuries, artists created a large number of works depicting children playing with soap bubbles. These paintings not only present vivid scenes of children playing with soap bubbles, but also reflect the changes in children's status in social culture, as well as the historical evolution of people's attitudes towards children's lives. Through the iconographic analysis methods, these classic paintings of children can be interpreted to reveal that soap bubbles have multiple symbolic meanings in different historical periods. In the 16th to 17th centuries, fragile soap bubbles were a metaphor for the fragility of children's lives in vanitas paintings; in addition to their symbolic life meaning of death, soap bubbles are also carriers for showcasing the daily activities and moral significance of secular children. By the 18th to 19th centuries, with the game attribute of children playing with soap bubbles being more prominent, the soap bubble game became an iconic activity representing a unique life stage called childhood, and reflected the concept of protecting children's lives through improving their hygiene in the era of preventive medicine. The examination of soap bubble game paintings and the underlying views on children's lives in history can not only enrich people's understanding of the history of children's soap bubble games, but also deepen their understanding of the evolution of views on children's lives, thus prompting the reflection on the current society's views on children.
Realizing the Limitations of a Teacher While Teaching: Challenges and Strategies for a Teacher of Qualitative Research Methods Course
CHEN Xiangming
2025, (1): 36-44.
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This article consists of four reflective memos written by the author while teaching qualitative research methods. The purpose is to share some of the challenges, reflections and strategies of teaching qualitative research methods. The first memo concerns the standards of a "good" qualitative research question. The second discusses how to learn qualitative research methods from the sutdents' perspective. The third reflects on the process of writing reflective memos as part of learning qualitative research. The fourth addresses such ethical issues as "equity" in the teacher's treatment of students. Through these memos, the author hopes to enhance the reflective awareness and capabilities of both teachers and students in qualitative research methods courses, thereby promoting more rigorous and thoughtful qualitative research practices.
Knowing Oneself by Knowing the Other: Teacher and Student Growing Up Together in Teaching and Learning the Qualitative Research
CHEN Xiangming
2025, (1): 45-52.
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This article consists of three reflective memos by the author while teaching a qualitative research methods course, concerning her students' needs and her responses. The first memo introduces the author's reflection on the teacher-student relationship, prompted by students' reluctance to volunteer in class activities. The second memo discusses why teachers usually do not like student silence in class, as it challenges teacher's esteem and self-efficacy. The third memo, regarding a student's enquiry of why theory cannot be produced directly from theory, explores why education research cannot rely solely on speculations. All the reflections reveal the author's concern about students' needs in learning qualitative research methods. Such reflection helps the author better understand her own role as a teacher, and commits herself to growing up together with students.
Research on the Efficiency of Pre-school Education Resource Allocation and the Influencing Factors in the Western Region of China——Based on DEA-Malmquist-Tobit Model
CAI Wenbo, XU Xiaojing
2025, (1): 53-66.
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A Quantitative assessment of the efficiency of preschool education resource allocation in the western region is the key for improving the preschool education input mechanism and promoting the balanced development of education. Based on the input and output panel data of preschool education in 12 provinces (municipalities and autonomous regions) in the western region of China from 2014 to 2021, static measurement and dynamic analysis through the DEA-Malmquist-Tobit model are used for exploring the efficiency of pre-school education resource allocation and its influencing factors The results show that the total factor productivity is declining and the differences between provinces and urban and rural areas are obviously, though the input level of preschool education resources in the western region is generally high. And the correlation between urbanisation construction, intensity of pre-school education investment and pre-school education resource allocation efficiency is significant positive; while the correlation between the level of economic development, per capita education expenditure index and pre-school education resource allocation efficiency is significant negative. Several relevant suggestions are put forward as follows for improving the allocation efficiency of preschool education resources in the western region. Firstly, differentiated development strategies have to be formulated to optimize the allocation of education resources. Secondly, increase the investment of preschool education resources and promote the effectiveness of these resources. Lastly, it's necessary to clarify the responsibilities of governments at all levels and strengthen their capacity for resource management.
Twice-exceptional Students: Recognition, Identification, and Educational Supports
Shi Mengliang, Lu Minghui, Zhang Ayuan
2025, (1): 67-74.
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Gifted students are typically those with exceptional cognitive and learning abilities. Among them, some may possess extraordinary talents in one or more specific areas while simultaneously facing physical and mental disabilities and challenges. As potential talent resources, it is crucial for educators to accurately understand their strengths and obstacles,employ teaching strategies that can overcome their barriers and maximize their potential, thereby fully meeting their educational needs. This paper first describes the general profile and common characteristics of twice-exceptional students in the way of narrative literature review, so as to help educators identifying and recognizing these students. Then discusses the various academic challenges they face due to their physical and mental characteristics. Finally, based on the concept of evidence-based practice, it provides some supportive educational strategies for reference.
What makes a primary and secondary school headmaster "Distinguish": An Analysis of the Growth Trajectory of Famous Headmasters Based on the Life Course Theory
Reziwanguli·Abasi, HUANG Yaqi
2025, (1): 75-85.
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Headmaster plays an important role in the development of basic education, and to be a "distinguish" one is the goal for the development of every school principal in the new era. Based on the life course theory, this paper outlines the career development path of "teacher- principal - distinguish principal" through in-depth analysis of 10 principals, aiming to reveal the core characteristics of distinguish principals and the key influencing factors in their growth process.Under specific historical conditions, the growth of a distinguish headmaster is the result of the intertwined and joint effects of the influence of significant others in their life as well as the individual's subjective initiative. Among them, individual initiative plays a greater role in the growth of famous principals. In order to promote the growth of distinguish principals, it is necessary to strengthen the leading force of the government, expand the number of studios under the policy of "Training Plan for Distinguish Teachers and Headmasters", and provide a professional development platform for principals. Further, respect the principal's individual subjectivity and promote professional development through self-enhancement. Finally, build a cooperative relationship network and create a good environment for personal growth.
Research on the Tendency of Autonomy Reform of Russian National Universities in the Transitional Period
Xie Ruihong
2025, (1): 86-96.
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Promoting the reform of the university governance system and expanding the autonomy of universities are the main contents of the transformation of Russia's higher education system after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Education Law grants independent legal status to national universities and expands the scope of their autonomy, Specifically, this is reflected in the increasing degree of autonomy of universities in teaching, research, and finance. However, it should also be noted that from the perspective of national governance, the Russian Federation government has not granted state universities complete independent autonomy. And currently the National universities are in a state of contraction in terms of enrollment and administrative power. The differentiation of autonomy makes the governance structure of national universities change, showing the characteristics of power down and power overflow. during the governance system reform of Russian State Universities in the new era.
A Study on The Operation Mechanism of Canada's Provincial Degree Authorization Review System: A Case Study of British Columbia
Jiang Huizi, Peng Hongbin, He Fang
2025, (1): 97-109.
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Degree authorization review plays an important role in regulating the higher education market and effectively ensuring the quality of higher education. Influenced by the decentralized governance of higher education, each province in Canada independently carries out degree authorization review work, among which the provincial government plays a leading role in degree authorization, thus forming a "provincial government-major colleges and universities" authorization review management framework. Within the national unified standard framework, each province has formulated corresponding authorization review standards according to actual conditions. As one of the provinces with the highest level of higher education in the country, British Columbia has established a relatively mature degree authorization review system. By exploring the power allocation and operation mechanism of the main bodies in the degree authorization review system of British Columbia, the characteristics of the degree authorization review system in the province are summarized as follows. Firstly, the connotation and boundary of degree authorization review have to be clarified under the premise of following the law. Secondly, the power and responsibility system of degree authorization review urgently needs to be built scientifically. Lastly, the participation of relevant stakeholders ought to be effectively mobilized for jointly promoting the degree authorization review.
2025, (1): 110-112.
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