Political Education Research Articles

Book Review: Becoming pedagogue: Bergson and the aesthetics, ethics and politics of early childhood education and care by Liselott Mariett Olsson OlssonLiselott Mariett, Becoming pedagogue: Bergson and the aesthetics, ethics and politics of early childhood education and care, Routledge: London, 2023; 292 pp.: ISBN 9781138207585, £35.99 (pbk)

Book Review: <i>Becoming pedagogue: Bergson and the aesthetics, ethics and politics of early childhood education and care</i> by Liselott Mariett Olsson OlssonLiselott Mariett, Becoming pedagogue: Bergson and the aesthetics, ethics and politics of early childhood education and care, Routledge: London, 2023; 292 pp.: ISBN 9781138207585, £35.99 (pbk)

A Study on the Current Status of Integrating Jiangxi Red Culture into College English Curriculum From the Perspective of Cultural Confidence

Effectively integrating Jiangxi Red Culture into College English curriculum to enhance students’ cultural confidence remains a critical task for advancing ideological and political education reform during the new era. Based on an analysis of the value implications of integrating Jiangxi red culture into college English courses, this study analyzes the current status of integrating Jiangxi red culture into College English curriculum, through empirical research methods such as questionnaire survey and interview. The findings reveal systemic deficiencies in red cultural cognition, teaching methods, extracurricular practice, and evaluation mechanisms, which collectively hinder the practical effectiveness of Jiangxi red culture integration within English higher education.

Exploring the Role Mechanism of Ideological and Political Education in Social Governance

Exploring the Role Mechanism of Ideological and Political Education in Social Governance

Centering Latin America: gender politics, attacks on higher education, and lessons of resistance from Brazil

ABSTRACT This essay foregrounds examples of resistance to far–right politics in Brazilian higher education, particularly through the work and legacy of fallen Black feminist politician Marielle Franco. We make contextual connections between the current attacks on higher education in the United States and the growing global articulation of conservative movements who claim to oppose “gender ideology.” By centering Latin America, and Brazil in particular, we hope to disrupt the hegemonic narrative that forefronts the United States as the primary spreader of these conservative ideologies. Instead, we offer evidence that these far–right attacks are transnational in nature, and that Latin America is at the center of both the articulation of such conservative ideas as well as of the organized resistance to such ideologies. Ultimately, we urge communication educators to challenge our discipline's contextual insularity by underscoring the Brazilian case in discussions of both antifeminist attacks on higher education as well as what resistance can look like under such hostile circumstances.

The Curriculum Ideological and Political Reform of Cross-Border E-commerce Major in Higher Vocational Colleges Helps Chinese-Style Modernization

The "Chinese-style modernization" and "high-quality development" are the key themes of China's current social and economic reforms. This development requires higher vocational colleges to proactively serve national strategic needs and provide high-quality, morally and professionally competent talents that are in line with the requirements of Chinese-style modernization. This article explores the compatibility and mutual promotion among the ideological and political education in the cross-border e-commerce major of higher vocational colleges, the high-quality development of higher vocational education, and the Chinese-style modernization of related industries. By analyzing the theoretical basis of ideological and political education in cross-border e-commerce courses and its role in value guidance, cultural dissemination, and innovative practice for relevant talents, the article holds that the reform of ideological and political education in cross-border e-commerce courses, by integrating ideological and political education into the entire teaching process of the major, significantly enhances the ideological quality and professional skills of the talents cultivated and delivered to related industries. Finally, the paper also proposes the logic and path for curriculum ideological and political reform of cross-border e-commerce major in higher vocational colleges to facilitate the transformation and upgrading of the cross-border e-commerce industry and serve Chinese-style modernization.

The joy of the teaching track: Learning and Teaching in Politics and International Studies

In recent years, the number of academic jobs in research-intensive universities that are described as ‘academic education route’, ‘teaching and scholarship’, or ‘teaching track’ has grown. While some of these jobs emerged out of the regularisation of formerly casual posts, we have also witnessed the creation of specialised education-focused roles and academic promotion frameworks that offer education-focused career paths. In this article, a group of education-focused academics write about our joyful experiences of taking up the opportunities created by the ‘teaching track’ and celebrate the way that education-focused jobs have opened up careers for scholars who have a passion and vocation for education and who wish to put their time and effort (in a world of limited resources) into the work of education and educational leadership. We note some downsides, but here we focus on the joys and opportunities created by working on the teaching track, including meaningful and impactful work, career progression, productive relationships, creative and scholarly research, and routes into university leadership that it produces. We also discuss how we might support each other to create worthwhile education-focused careers, make good on the opportunities offered by the teaching track, and work together to mitigate any disadvantages.

An Exploration of Integrating Ideological and Political Education into College English Blended Teaching

President Xi has stressed on many occasions that colleges and universities should adhere to the fundamental task of moral education and carry out ideological and political work throughout the whole process of education and teaching. College English, as a public compulsory course and core general education course, is a significant course for ideological and political education. Integrating ideological and political education into College English teaching not only contributes to the realization of College English teaching objectives, but also helps students shape correct values and establish cultural confidence. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to explore how to improve College English teaching model and better integrate ideological and political education into College English teaching. This paper, firstly, expounds the significances of combining ideological and political education with College English courses; it, then, constructs a feasible College English teaching model with the integration of ideological and political education, in the aim of realizing the fundamental task of strengthening moral education and cultivating excellent and innovative talents in Chinese higher education.

The Influence of Teacher Curriculum Leadership on the Implementation Effectiveness of Curriculum Ideological and Political Education

The study looks into how ideological and political education in college English courses is influenced by teachers’ curriculum leadership, respecting their curriculum design competence, curriculum development competence, curriculum implementation competence, and curriculum evaluation competence. Cronbach's Alpha in a pilot test (n=30) was adopted for the reliability test of the instruments and Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) was investigated for the validity test. The study resorted to Multiple linear regression analysis to confirm the substantial link between variables in 630 (30 from teachers and 600 from students) valid replies from SUMC (Sichuan University of Media and Communications). Multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the ideological and political education in college English courses was strongly impacted by each of the four independent variables. This study examined four key factors in the context of private schools in Sichuan, China, and provided some guidance on how to improve curricular leadership among instructors in order to enhance curriculum ideological and political education in higher education.

Research on the Practice Path of Clean Culture Education for College Students in the New Era

As an important component of ideological and political education in higher education institutions, the implementation of integrity culture education holds profound significance. Conducting integrity culture education for college students is not only a crucial link in building an honest society but also plays a vital role in the development of college students. This paper starts from the shortcomings in the implementation of integrity culture education for college students, delves into the practical pathways of such education, and proposes suggestions on aspects such as developing integrity courses and enhancing students’ emotional experiences.

Study on the Path of Integrating Red Culture into the Ideological and Political Education of College Students in the New Era

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of red culture and its integration path in the ideological and political education of college students in the new era. Firstly, the connotation and contemporary value of red culture is analyzed. Secondly, the status quo of the integration of red culture into the ideological and political education of college students is sorted out, and the problems around the insufficient digitalization of educational content, the single method and means of education implementation, and the insufficient precision of the assessment of educational effect are elaborated. Finally, the specific path of the integration of red culture into the ideological and political education of college students in the new era is put forward for the sake of for reference.

Application and Optimization Strategies of Social Media Platforms in College Students’ Ideological and Political Education

With the rapid development of social media, college students' ideological concepts and behaviors are significantly influenced. Effectively integrating social media into ideological and political education can not only align with young people's lifestyles but also enhance educational effectiveness. This paper analyzes the current application and challenges of social media in ideological and political education from the perspective of its dissemination characteristics and proposes optimization strategies. The aim is to promote innovation in the methods and content of higher education's ideological and political education, enhancing the timeliness and relevance of education.

Sense of responsibility mediates proactive personality and prosocial behavior in nursing undergraduates: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe prosocial behavior of undergraduate nursing students is vital for the future nursing workforce. Despite its importance, research on their prosocial behavior, particularly regarding proactive personality and sense of responsibility, is limited, especially compared to the extensive studies on adolescents.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the mediating role of sense of responsibility in the relationship between proactive personality and prosocial behavior among undergraduate nursing students.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit 526 nursing and midwifery students. The sense of responsibility, proactive personality, and prosocial behavior scales were applied in this study. We employed Pearson’s correlation to assess the relationships between variables and the bootstrap method to test for mediation. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS22.0.ResultsThere was a positive correlation between proactive personality and prosocial behavior (r = 0.530, p < 0.05), as well as between sense of responsibility and prosocial behavior (r = 0.558, p < 0.05). Additionally, a strong positive correlation was observed between sense of responsibility and proactive personality (r = 0.747, p < 0.05). The mediating effect of sense of responsibility on the relationship between proactive personality and prosocial behavior was estimated to be 0.33 (95% CI: 0.17, 0.47).ConclusionThe present study elucidated a significant mediating role of sense of responsibility in the relationship between proactive personality and prosocial behavior among undergraduate nursing students. These findings indicate that nursing education may be enhanced by incorporating responsibility training into the curriculum, which could be achieved through the integration of moral education components and the implementation of course-based ideological and political education aimed at fostering students’ sense of responsibility and prosocial behavior.

Practical Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in the Course Environmental Design and Production under the Guidance of the “Four Perspectives Education” to Support Rural Revitalization

Practical Exploration of Ideological and Political Education in the Course Environmental Design and Production under the Guidance of the “Four Perspectives Education” to Support Rural Revitalization

A Study on the Teaching Reform of Ideological and Political Education in Emerging Engineering Courses

This study aims to explore innovative approaches for the deep integration of ideological and political education with the course Principles of Single-Chip Microcomputers and Mechanical Engineering Applications, guided by the fundamental task of fostering virtue and cultivating talent, with the goal of establishing an effective teaching model that synergizes professional education with ideological-political education. To achieve this, a model curriculum for ideological and political education was constructed as a practical platform, employing a tripartite teaching model focusing on value shaping, ability cultivation, and knowledge impartation while integrating core ideological-political elements such as craftsmanship, patriotism, and innovation consciousness. The teaching team implemented diverse pedagogical strategies, including collaborative lesson study, blended online-offline teaching, and case-driven instruction, and assessed the impact of these methods on students' engineering ethics awareness and innovative practical abilities through course evaluations and performance metrics. The findings demonstrate that the proposed teaching model significantly enhanced students' engineering ethics awareness and innovative practical skills, confirming that the integration of ideological-political elements into the technical course effectively fosters a balanced development of professional competence and ideological values. This study provides a replicable paradigm for ideological-political construction in engineering courses, demonstrating that a well-designed teaching model can successfully merge technical education with ideological-political education, with potential for broader application in similar engineering disciplines.

Teaching innovation in internal control courses integrating ideological education and game theory

This study aims to propose an innovative teaching model for Internal Control courses, integrating course ideology and game theory perspectives to enhance learning engagement. The developed model—termed “Integration, Co-learning, Co-empathy”—comprises three phases: initial design, mid-term application, and final assessment. Integration constructs a cohesive knowledge structure; Collaborative Learning boosts students’ practical skills; empathy strengthens emotional literacy and fosters a positive teacher-student relationship. By merging ideological and political education concepts with game theory principles, the research optimizes course design and teaching strategies. It offers insights into the continuous development of Internal Control courses in accounting programs, providing practical recommendations for university-level curriculum reform. Ultimately, it targets improved educational effectiveness and promotion of comprehensive learning.

Exploring Fundamental Aspects and Needs for Developing an Instructional Model to Enhance Attitude and Achievement in Ideological and Political Education: A Mixed-Methods Study

This study aimed to survey and explore the basic aspects and needs for developing an instructional model to enhance attitude and achievement in ideological and political education(IPE). According to the experimental data results, the current status of attitude and achievement and the factors affecting attitudes are mainly analyzed, and recommendations were made for the reform of the teaching model of IPE education in vocational colleges. The sample consisted of 286 students in the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year at Sichuan Vocational College of Health and Rehabilitation. A total of 246 valid questionnaires were collected, and seven faculty members and seven student representatives were interviewed. The instruments were College students&amp;#39; attitude scale and interview outlines. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. The results indicate that the overall attitude to learning of students in Chinese vocational colleges is &amp;ldquo;moderate&amp;rdquo;, the achievement base is in mid-to-lower range, and although the awareness of the meaning of learning has increased, the classroom mood is significantly deficient. Based on the results, it suggests that the traditional instructional model is no longer suitable for IPE. When designing the model, we should combine with constructivism and other theories of suitability to explore the whole process of IPE, adopting a group problem-driven approach and making the classroom return to &amp;ldquo;student-centered&amp;rdquo;.

Antipluralistiska partier i nordiska klassrum

Political parties with anti-pluralist agendas have gained support in the Nordic countries, not least through their presence in public debates and social media. This challenge to democratic citizenship education has been addressed by educational scholars inspired by agonistic theory. Agonistic scholars have highlighted that classroom discussions containing disagreement and emotions enable a more political democratic citizenship education as students may negotiate boundaries between contrasting political identities. However, little attention has been given to students’ engagement with and boundary work related to anti-pluralist discourses. The present study analyzes video material from four Nordic countries focusing on what happens when anti-pluralist parties and ideology become topicalized in classrooms. We draw on Mouffe’s theory of agonism and us/them distinctions to discuss anti-pluralist parties in the context of social studies teaching. The concept of agonism provides us with a lens to analyze the appearance of anti-pluralist articulations in classroom discourse. Through a thematic analysis of four classroom episodes, we explore the relationships between agonism, anti-pluralist discourses, and humor and irony to negotiate the boundaries between us and them in social studies education. Humor and irony are increasingly politicized, particularly in anti-pluralistic discourses and aesthetics. As such, they are phenomena that social studies educators need to be aware of and address in their teaching practices. As humor becomes more common in political communication, we suggest a need for more classroom studies and theoretical development to address its impact on democratic citizenship education.

Effect of Vote Buying on Election Credibility During the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections in Taraba State

This study investigates the prevalence, methods, and impacts of vote buying during the 2023 gubernatorial election in Taraba State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey research design, the study aimed to examine respondents' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions regarding vote buying. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 390 respondents, selected through a multi-stage sampling technique across three senatorial zones in Taraba State. The sample included voters who had participated in the election, with purposive sampling used to ensure representation. The findings reveal that vote buying was a widespread issue, with financial and material incentives, such as cash and gifts, being the primary methods employed by politicians. The study identified several factors contributing to the prevalence of vote buying, including economic hardship, lack of political education, weak enforcement of electoral laws, and low trust in political institutions. Furthermore, the practice of vote buying significantly influenced voters' decisions, with many indicating that financial inducements swayed their voting choices. The study concludes that vote buying undermines the integrity of the electoral process and has serious implications for democratic governance in Nigeria. The researcher recommends strengthening electoral laws, enhancing voter education, addressing economic inequality, and promoting transparency in campaign financing to reduce the prevalence of vote buying in future elections.

Methods and Implementation Paths for Evaluating the Impact of Deep Learning Based on Big Data on Ideological and Political Education and Mental Health of College Students

In the process of evaluating the learning effect of college students’ civic politics and mental health courses, there is a strong nonlinear relationship between the data involved, which leads to the problems of poor data fitting ability, low accuracy and stability of learning effect evaluation, so we propose a method for evaluating the in-depth learning effect of college students’ civic politics and mental health courses based on big data. Based on the online learning platform and LMS learning management system, students’ learning behavior data are extracted; the radial basis function (RBF) kernel function is used to fill in the missing values of the extracted data and extract the data feature values; the hierarchical analysis method is used to comprehensively analyze the learning behavior data and the corresponding feature information, construct the evaluation system of in-depth learning effect, and obtain the evaluation indexes of in-depth learning effect of Civic and Political Science and Mental Health Courses; using the 9-point comparison scale and expert scoring method, we assign scores to the degree of importance of the evaluation index data, calculate the corresponding weight coefficients of the indexes, and reduce the impact of data nonlinearity on the final evaluation results; based on the big data method, we introduce momentum on the basis of BP neural network topology, and apply the improved BP neural network algorithm to perform the steps of initialization of the network weights and learning parameters, forward propagation of the inputs, backward propagation of the error, and iterative iterations to realize the evaluation of college students’ civic politics and mental health. Steps to realize the evaluation of in-depth learning effect of college students’ civic politics and mental health courses are provided. The experimental results show that using the design method for deep learning effect evaluation, the data prediction accuracy is high, and the maximum difference is no more than [Formula: see text]. Moreover, under the situation of different data volume, the output model network training value and the actual students’ deep learning effect evaluation value have a high degree of fit, and the highest value of positive residual fluctuation is only [Formula: see text], and the negative residual fluctuation is −0.18, with the value of G being [Formula: see text], and the value of F1 being [Formula: see text], which has a good performance of [Formula: see text], and the value of F1 being [Formula: see text]. The value is [Formula: see text], with good robustness (stability and reliability) and comprehensive evaluation effect.

Exploration and Practice of Ideological and Political Teaching Reform in the Course of “Residential Landscape Design” in the New Era

In the era of real estate stock, facing people’s aspiration for a better life, residential landscape, as the environment most closely related to people’s lives, how to meet people’s dreams of living environment in the new era in design has become an important research content. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of the background, overall ideas, teaching design, practical effectiveness, and other aspects of the ideological and political teaching reform of the “Residential Landscape Design” course. It explores how to guide students to pay attention to people’s livelihood issues, cultivate students’ awareness of serving the people, their ability to design for the people, and their sense of responsibility to love the people under the guidance of Xi Jinping’s educational ideology in the new era.