International Journal of Social Science and Business Management

RESEARCH ON THE GAP BETWEEN URBAN AND RURAL SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SHANDONG PROVINCE IN THE INTERNET ERA

Xu Linlin — 2024-02-29

In the age of digital connectivity, the integration of information technology into secondary Education is often lauded for transforming the teacher-student relationship through enhanced interactive communication. However, this study argues that this so-called "progress" has inadvertently exacerbated inequalities between urban and rural educational settings. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a literature review, surveys, and interviews, the study critically assesses four critical areas of this growing divide: access to educational resources, economic constraints, cultural gaps, and family-based differences. By deconstructing these complex, interconnected factors, this study challenges overly optimistic narratives surrounding the role of the Internet in Education and suggests pragmatic solutions to narrow these disparities.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ITS PRACTICAL PATH

Ni Jiajun — 2024-02-29

This research investigates the current state of sustainable development education in Chinese kindergartens, utilising data from an environmental protection teaching experiment conducted at gong protection teaching experiment conducted at Gong Shu Kindergarten A in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. The experiment demonstrates the positive impact of sustainable education concepts on fostering sustainable development thinking among preschool children. The research methods are then elucidated, encompassing the scope, issues, assumptions, data sources, data analysis, research areas, and the timeframe. Chapter 4 analyses the current state of Chinese sustainable early childhood education, delving into the philosophical underpinnings of environmental education and environmental ethics in sustainable development. This analysis includes an in-depth examination of the existing challenges in Chinese sustainable education, such as limited learning channels, immature thoughts, and the effectiveness of sustainable education concepts in environmental protection teaching. The chapter concludes with proposals for environmental education to advance sustainable education, encompassing the establishment of application systems, implementation approaches, and curriculum design. Through this comprehensive study, a deeper understanding of Chinese early childhood education sustainability emerges, offering valuable insights for future development.

EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING IN MEETING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN CHINA

Zhangxiuwen — 2024-02-29

Education is widely recognized as one of the most invaluable assets in the world. Educational attainment is categorized into diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate studies. From the standpoint of stakeholders, the competencies necessary for individuals graduating with varying levels of education have been cultivated. Vocational training encompasses educational programs or courses explicitly targeting acquiring the required skills for a specific job role or industry. On the contrary, vocational education emphasizes equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for occupations, often at the expense of traditional, unrelated academic subjects. The primary objective of this research is to examine the role of vocational education and training in China and its impact on the country’s industrial advancement. Researchers will employ qualitative methodologies to interview pertinent stakeholders, encompassing graduates of vocational education institutions, administrative staff, and lecturers. They will also use additional secondary data about vocational education and training in China. Education is widely recognized as one of the most invaluable assets in the world. Educational attainment is categorized into diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and graduate studies. From the standpoint of stakeholders, the competencies necessary for individuals graduating with varying levels of education have been cultivated. Vocational training encompasses educational programs or courses targeting acquiring skills essential for a specific job role or industry. On the contrary, vocational education emphasizes equipping students with the vital skills and knowledge required for occupations, often at the expense of traditional, unrelated academic subjects. The primary objective of this research is to examine the role of vocational education and training in China and its impact on the country's industrial advancement. Researchers will employ qualitative methodologies to interview pertinent stakeholders, encompassing graduates of vocational education institutions, administrative staff, and lecturers. They will also use additional secondary data about vocational education and training in China.

COMPARISON OF GRAMMAR INTERVENTION PBLAND PBL IN JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH READING

Xu Ke — 2024-02-29

This paper compares the effectiveness of grammar intervention problem-based learning (GIPBL) and problem-based learning (PBL). PBLis a constructivism-based popular teaching pedagogy previously used in medical education, then widely applied in other fields of education, including junior high school English reading teaching. However, researchers of Scaffolding learning theory argue that grammar intervention PBL (GIPBL) is more suitable for Junior high students in English reading courses. To compare the effect of GIPBL and PBL on satisfaction and learning process in junior high school Grade 3 students, this study does a quasi-experimental study in Jiangyou Foreign Language Experimental School in Sichuan Province, China. The participants include 120 students of grade 8 in two different classes in Junior High School. Experimental and control groups are designed.The practical class is taught in GIPBL,and the control class is taught in PBL. Both classes are about learning English reading, an integral part of the English course.Pretest and post-test were applied. The instruments were a demographic questionnaire,reading test and satisfaction questionnaire. The result shows that students' reading comprehension scores in GIPBL are better than those of the control group. GIPBL broadens the implementation of PBL in practice. There was more satisfaction with GIPBL. 82% of students thought GIPBL was a more acceptable and effective teaching method. The result shows that Grammar Intervention PBL suits junior and middle school students in English reading courses.

A RESEARCH ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES IN DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Zeng Yan — 2024-02-29

This study investigates the acceptance of distance education support technology among college students. 200 students from Mianyang Teachers' University in Sichuan Province, China, were surveyed through questionnaires and interviews. The data were gathered through a combination of questionnaire surveys and interviews and analysed using SPSS to examine the utilisation of technology by students during the teaching and learning process. Additionally, this study aimed to explore the factors influencing how technology is employed to support teaching and learning and investigate student attitudes and perceptions regarding its use in education. The study is based on a framework that addresses students' adoption, perception, and use of technology in open-distance learning. It attempts to connect the theory of transactional distance with the technology acceptance model (tam).

SENSITIVITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA DISORDER AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN CHINA

Wang Xuanyun — 2024-02-29

With the rapid development of information technology, social media types and popularity is increasing. College students are more and more exposed to social media. For this reason, the adverse effects of social media are becoming more prominent, among which the more typical problems are social media addiction and social media disorder. Methods and Objectives: This paper combed the possible relationship between the Big Five personalities and SMD, employing a literature search and studying moderating. effect of time spent on social media on the relationship between personality (OCEAN) and SMD. Results: There was a specific correlation between the prominent five personalities, social media use time, and SMD, which the scale could measure, and the relationship between them could be calculated by the PLE SEM tool. Form the research framework to prepare for the follow-up researches. Significance: It plays a specific role in predicting and solving increasing psychological problems among Chinese college students.

THE EFFECT OF CHILDREN'S DRAMA-THEMED ACTIVITIES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPEAKING SKILLS IN 4–5-YEAR- OLD

Yu Miao — 2024-02-29

Early childhood is a critical period for language learning and young children's ability to use language is mainly reflected in the process of telling. The development of young children's expressive abilities has an essential impact on their language ability and overall development. In this study, two parallel 4–5-year-olds were selected in Mianyang kindergarten, and the experimental class was randomly divided into the control class fora 10-week shared reading activity. After analysis, we concluded that children’s drama-themed activities could promote the development of 4-5-year-old children's speaking ability; children's drama-themed activities can encourage the development of 4-5-year-old children in the four dimensions of "narrative length", "vocabulary level","sentence structure" and "expressive ability",; and there is no significant difference between the genders in the effect of children's drama-themed activities on the expressiveability of 4-5-year-old children.

CONSTRUCTION OF A TEACHING STRATEGY MODEL FOR CULTIVATING HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

Lyu Huan — 2024-02-29

In the era of the knowledge economy, the intensification of the technological revolution and international competition have triggered a rethinking of the core competencies of talent in the 21st century by countries. Many countries have shifted their focus on talent development from specialized knowledge and skills to training in complex tasks and information-processing thinking. In higher education, guiding students to transition from lower-order thinking, such as memorisation and understanding of knowledge to higher-order thinking, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of various information is a vital aspect of the new era's innovative teaching model and the enhancement of talent cultivation. This study was conducted face-to-face interviews with 12 teachers with practical experience cultivating higher-order thinking skills using purposive sampling. The collected interview data were analysed and coded using nvivo software and qualitative research methods, constructing five teaching strategy models for cultivating higher-order thinking skills in college students: scaffolding instruction, heuristic instruction, project-based instruction, collaborative learning, and diversified assessment feedback.

ANALYSIS OF THE NEEDS OF MANDARIN TEACHING USERS ON LIVE STREAMING PLATFORMS

Jiao Zun — 2024-02-29

The rapid development of live streaming platforms has attracted an increasing number of knowledge sharers and learners. These platforms have expanded from entertainment and live commerce to knowledge sharing and monetization. Mandarin Chinese teaching has gained popularity due to its vast user base and relatively low teaching threshold. However, after a period of practice, some drawbacks have been observed, impacting teaching effectiveness and students' learning outcomes. Through questionnaires, specific student needs will be identified, and collaborative efforts among the platform, regulatory authorities, and content providers will be undertaken to improve and enhance Mandarin Chinese teaching on live-streaming platforms. This paper employs quantitative analysis to investigate the distribution of Mandarin learners on live streaming platforms, factors influencing their learning, and their satisfaction levels with the learning process. The aim is to provide valuable insights for future Mandarin teaching on live-streaming platforms and other educational domains. The rapid development of live streaming platforms has attracted increasing knowledge sharers and learners. These platforms have expanded from entertainment and live commerce to knowledge sharing and monetisation. Mandarin Chinese teaching has gained popularity due to its vast user base and relatively low teaching threshold. However, after a period of practice, some drawbacks have been observed, impacting teaching effectiveness and students' learning outcomes. Through questionnaires, specific student needs will be identified, and collaborative efforts among the platform, regulatory authorities, and content providers will be undertaken to improve and enhance Mandarin Chinese teaching on live-streaming platforms. This paper employs quantitative analysis to investigate the distribution of Mandarin learners on live streaming platforms, factors influencing their learning, and their satisfaction levels with the learning process. The aim is to provide valuable insights for future Mandarin teaching on live-streaming platforms and other educational domains.

THE PRACTICE AND EXPLORATION OF INTEGRATING THE NATIONAL NON-FOREIGN HERITAGE "CAI LI FO QUAN" COURSE INTO THE CIVIC EDUCATION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF "CURRICULUM CIVIC EDUCATION

Wu Ruisi — 2024-02-29

The preservation, transmission, and development of "Cai Li Fo Quan" as part of China's non-hereditary heritage is receiving more and more attention. The Intangible Cultural Heritage is not only the inheritance of non- heritage itself but also the inheritance of excellent ideology and culture. The higher education curriculum is a crucial way to implement the purpose of moral education and a meaningful way to realise the three aspects of education. This paper addresses the problems of Jiangmen Vocational and Technical College, such as the inadequacy of ideological education for higher education students, the inadequacy of the local cultural advantages and the inadequacy of the practical teaching methods. This paper explores the political thinking elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan". It implements the political thinking education of the curriculum "to transform people through martial arts". Through constructing the model of integrating the national intangible heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" curriculum into university students' thinking and politics education, specific directions and ideas are proposed in conjunction with practical work, providing a scientific method for better guidance in practice. The aim is to build a pathway for implementing "Curriculum Civics" in public courses in colleges and universities based on fully exploring the Civics elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Lifuquan" curriculum.is not only the inheritance of non-heritage itself but also the inheritance of excellent ideology and culture. The higher education curriculum is a crucial way to implement the purpose of moral education and realise the three aspects of education. This paper addresses the problems of Jiangmen Vocational and Technical College, such as the inadequacy of ideological education for higher education students, the inadequacy of the local cultural advantages and the inadequacy of the practical teaching methods. This paper aims to explore the political thinking elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" and implement the political thinking education of the curriculum "to transform people through martial arts". Through constructing the model of integrating the national intangible heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" curriculum into university students' thinking and politics education, specific directions and ideas are proposed in conjunction with practical work, providing a scientific method for better guidance in practice.

INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH ON PARENTS' PARTICIPATION IN CHILDREN'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF INTELLECTUALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN PHYSICAL EDUCATION OF INTELLECTUALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

Yang Qiwen — 2024-02-29

With the development of special education, the education of exceptional children has also received more and more attention. Generally, the education and training of parents of special children brand behavioral intervention are keys to helping special children. The ecological theory of child development believes that parents are the critical factors influencing the development of exceptional children; children' learning occurs in the natural environment and runs through daily life activities. The family is the earliest environment for children, and parents are children's first teachers. Education must start from the family; the first person to build a bridge for children can only be parents.In China, the participation of parents of children with intellectual disabilities in their children's physical education has not received enough attention, and the physical education of most children with intellectual disabilities has not been fully implemented to address this phenomenon. This article uses literature methods, field surveys, expert interviews, data statistics, questionnaires, and other methods to research and investigate the attitudes, current situation, and approaches of parents of children with intellectual disabilities in Maoming City about how to participate in their children's physical education. It was found that there are constraints such as insufficient understanding of participation in children's physical education, low overall level of participation in children's physical education, participation in children's physical education as a formality, insufficient depth of participation, and traditional participation in children's physical education. This was discussed and proposed. Practical suggestions for modifications. This study is of great value in providing reference literature for developing family education for the mentally handicapped in the future. There needs to be a higher overall level of participation in children's physical education as a formality, insufficient depth of participation, and traditional participation in physical education. This was discussed and proposed. Practical suggestions for modifications. This study is of great value in providing reference literature for developing family education for the mentally handicapped in the future

THE IMPORTANCE OF IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL EDUCATION TO ENHANCE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ABILITY TO COPE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS

Yang Yueying — 2024-02-29

This paper combines ideological and political education and mental health education in universities and universities innovates the psychological crisis intervention methods for university students, enriches the teaching content of ideological and political education, and provides new work perspectives and ideas for university students psychological crisis intervention. This paper defines the concepts of university students' psychological crisis and intervention and summarises the relevant connotations of university ideological and political education intervention in university students' psychological crisis. Taking the questionnaire data as the research basis, this paper analyses the current mental health status of university students, the status of psychological crisis intervention and the status of psychological crisis intervention involving ideological and political education. Its summaries the problems existing in the emergence stage. Finally, put forward psychological crisis intervention countermeasures for university Students Based on ideological and Political Education perspectives. According to the questionnaire results and the problems summarized, constructive and feasible implementation paths and countermeasures are put forward for ideological and political education to intervene in the psychological crisis of university students.

A STUDY ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION ACROSS FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TRAINING IN CHINA'S HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

Jiuhong Jiang — 2024-02-29

The fast globalisation and the growing significance of English as a worldwide lingua franca have made English language ability a crucial competency in contemporary society. However, a notable disparity in English language proficiency has been observed among EFL students in China’s higher vocational colleges. One of the significant reasons for this phenomenon is the wide use of summative assessment by EFL teachers in China’s higher vocational colleges. Another factor contributing to this gap is students’ low motivation to learn English. The formative assessment training program attempts to empower teachers and students in China’s higher vocational colleges to improve students’ learning motivation and English competence. The present study explores how intrinsic, extrinsic, and motivation interact with learning motivation among EFL students in China’s higher vocational colleges across different phases (before, during, and after) of formative assessment training in China’s higher vocational colleges. This study employs a quantitative research method; 250 EFL students from China’s higher vocational colleges participated. Data was collected by questionnaires before, during, and after formative assessment training. Pls-seem was used to analyze related data. The results indicated a positive relationship between intrinsic, extrinsic, and learning motivation but a negative relationship between motivation and learning motivation before, during, and after formative assessment training among EFL students in China’s higher vocational colleges. The present study's findings also suggested the fluidity of the relationships between intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, motivation, and learning motivation across different training phases. The present study's findings not only enrich our understanding of student’s motivation in the context of formative assessment but also provide deep insight into the effective implementation of formative assessment in China’s higher vocational colleges and beyond.

MANAGEMENT’S READINESS FOR CHANGE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF PRODUCTION-ORIENTED APPROACH: AN ANALYSIS IN CHINA'S HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

Luo Qiong — 2024-02-29

This study seeks to analyse the extent of management's readiness for change in implementing the production-oriented approach within China's higher vocational colleges. By exploring change commitment and change efficacy, the aim is to provide valuable insights that can inform successful integration strategies for this innovative educational paradigm. The research is guided by the theoretical framework of organisational readiness for change, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of the factors influencing management's readiness. A quantitative research design is employed; data was collected through questionnaires from management staff in higher vocational colleges and analysed using Bright Please for structural equation modelling. The study rigorously tested for reliability and validity, ensuring the robustness of its findings. Finding unveils change commitment that impacts the production-oriented approach's successful implementation, while change efficacy does not. The implications of this study extend beyond the confines of higher vocational colleges in China, providing valuable insights for educational practitioners, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance change initiatives within the broader context of organisational transformation.

THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS' DIGITAL LITERACY ON STUDENTS' BLENDED LEARNING

Huang Chaoping — 2024-02-29

With the rapid development of information technology, a single way of learning can not meet the learning needs of students, blended learning came into being. Digital education has been placed in an increasingly prominent position. The cultivation and improvement of teachers' digital literacy should keep pace with the times, adapt to the needs of the development of the times, and improve the effectiveness of blended learning.The purpose of this study is to explore the framework of influencing students' blended learning, to examine the current situation of influencing students' blended learning, and then to explore the relationship between various factors influencing blended learning. The research question of this article is: The impact of teachers’ digital literacy, policy support and students’ self-perception on blended learning First of all, this paper will understand the current situation of blended learning through literature review, and then carry out questionnaires, interviews and research through reasonable assumptions. This article will further analyze the potential influencing factors of blended learning, including teachers’ digital literacy, policy support and students’ personal perceptions, and provide preliminary basic research for future investigations.

A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SURVIVAL COPING STANCES AND INTERNET ADDICTION AMONGCHINESE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Yajuan Li — 2024-02-29

The popularity of the Internet and cell phones is making the phenomenon of Internet addiction among college students more and more serious, and Internet addiction can be influenced by several factors, both subjective and objective. This study focuses on the impact of the concept of survival coping stances on Internet addiction to provide some theoretical implications for the use of the Satir Model of Internet addiction intervention. The study used convenient sampling to distribute questionnaires to all first-year students in a university, and a total of 4152 valid questionnaires were collected. Data analysis was conducted mainly using SPSS software. The survey results showed positive and significant relationships between the placating stances and Internet Addiction, between the blaming stances and Internet Addiction, and between the interrupting stances and Internet Addiction. There is a correlation between the super-reasonable stances and Internet Addiction, but the regression model of the two is not apparent. The article proposes strategies for reducing Internet addiction among first-year students using coping stance theory from three perspectives: family, college, social and individual.

DETERMINANTS OF SERVICE QUALITY FACTORS AND PARENT SATISFACTION IN CHILDCARE CENTRE

Zainol Sulaiman — 2024-02-29

This study delves into the intricate dynamics of Malaysian childcare centres, focusing specifically on the elements that contribute to service quality and, ultimately, parental satisfaction. The research seeks to understand the underlying connections and impacts of various factors on parent satisfaction, excluding the aspect of educational leadership. With potential adverse outcomes from poor service quality, such as suboptimal child development and parental stress, this study aims to identify the key factors that enhance service experiences in early childhood settings. Adopting a quantitative approach, the study utilizes a causal research design to explore the relationships between various service quality elements and parent satisfaction. A comprehensive survey method was employed, offering a cross- sectional snapshot of opinions from parents with children in Malaysian childcare services. The study's design ensures precision in testing hypotheses, with findings analysed using advanced statistical tools like SPSS and PLS-SEM. The hypothesis testing reveals interesting insights. It shows the rejection of certain assumed direct impacts of basic facilities, curriculum, and program structure on parent satisfaction. However, other factors emerged as significant in shaping parental perceptions. Notably, the study found that specific service quality factors, particularly in the domain of student interactions, play a crucial role in determining parent satisfaction. The research methodology included a pilot study in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, for preliminary validation of the survey instruments. Purposive sampling selected 318 parents from various childcare centres, ensuring a relevant and focused sample. The findings indicate that while some service quality aspects may not directly influence parent satisfaction, others are crucial. The study’s implications are significant for policy and practice in early childhood education, emphasizing the enhancement of specific service quality factors as a strategy to uplift parent satisfaction in Malaysian childcare centres. This research adds an important dimension to the understanding of service quality and parent satisfaction in the context of early childhood education.

THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE CHINESE CRITICAL THINKING CURRICULUMS ON STUDENTS IN MAINLAND CHINA

Chuyang Zhang — 2024-02-29

The newly released Language Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education by the Ministry of Education of mainland China emphasises the importance of developing critical thinking skills, and the value of related online curriculums is receiving increasing attention. Many studies have shown that essential thinking education develops students' creativity and self-diversity. However, it is necessary to note that this concept may need to be more idealised. A qualitative study was conducted using a case study approach to investigate further. The study involved semi- structured interviews and manual thematic coding with three teachers of online critical thinking curriculums. The results highlight that online essential curriculums of thinking have value, but the teacher, the students, the model of instruction, the teaching content, and the learning platform influence their effectiveness.

A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFECTIONISM AND LONELINESS AMONG YOUNG TEACHERS IN UNIVERSITIES

Gao Hong — 2024-02-29

The FMPS and UCLA scales measured 100 young university teachers from ethnic areas in southwestern China. The results showed that perfectionism and loneliness differed significantly on the demographic variables of origin, age, discipline, gender, ethnicity, and being an only child. The perfectionism dimensions of fear of making mistakes and organization were predictive of loneliness, and all the perfectionism dimensions, except family expectations, personal standards, and doubts about action, affected loneliness.

MUSIC EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS IN CHINA: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Zhang Yunchao — 2024-02-29

Music assessment is critical to delivering thoughtful, frequent music instruction. The assessment provides information to both instructors and students regarding student achievement and serves as a guide for instructional practices. In China, the teaching system is affected by an exam-oriented habitus, which has resulted in the long-term use of summative assessment to evaluate learning outcomes in the music classroom. Traditional assessment methods have the disadvantage of needing more real-world context. Students answer questions one by one without the need to apply long-term critical reasoning skills. Peer assessment is related to both the processes and the outcome. It is a technique where students assess their performance. Instructors must relinquish their dependence on traditional metrics of technique usage to accommodate this new concept. Peers evaluate student work on projects, assignments, and reports. Innovative teaching techniques and assessments are not only the exterior expression of innovation in music education but also the focal point of this innovation. When it comes to adapting to the demands of the new millennium, music education assessment is a strategic decision for the twenty-first century. The purpose of this study is to review the music assessment methods in Chinese higher education through a bibliometric analysis.