Education Reform Research Articles

Financial Analysis of New Oriental under the Framework of Harvard

Based on the environment of increasing domestic competition for learning and employment and the increasing willingness to study abroad, New Oriental, which was initially mainly responsible for language training and language examination and exam-oriented services, has developed rapidly, but the reform of the national education system after 2021 has had a great impact on enterprises related to after-school courses. This essay is based on the analysis framework of Harvard, including the financial analysis of the enterprise from the perspectives of strategy, accounting, finance and prospect, and find that after 2022, the income declined and scale contraction and liabilities gradually increased, and the application of working capital is not flexible. Besides, New Oriental is shifting its focus on overseas study. This analysis of New Oriental can reflect the impact of education reform on tutoring enterprises because New Oriental can be representative of this industry. Besides, we can understand the development trend of overseas study industry including language training and application strategy.

Science Education Reform 2.0 in Egypt: How the Concepts of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Were Integrated into Primary Science Curricula

Science Education Reform 2.0 in Egypt: How the Concepts of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Were Integrated into Primary Science Curricula

3D printed multi-coupled bioinspired skin-electronic interfaces with enhanced adhesion for monitoring and treatment

Skin-electronic interfaces have broad applications in fields such as diagnostics, therapy, health monitoring, and smart wearables. However, they face various challenges in practical use. For instance, in wet environments, the cohesion of the material may be compromised, and under dynamic conditions, maintaining conformal adhesion becomes difficult, leading to reduced sensitivity and fidelity of electrical signal transmission. The key scientific issue lies in forming a stable and tight mechanical-electronic coupling at the tissue-electronic interface. Here, inspired by octopus sucker structures and snail mucus, we propose a strategy for hydrogel skin-electronic interfaces based on multi-coupled bioinspired adhesion and introduce an ultrasound (US)-mediated interfacial toughness enhancement mechanism. Ultimately, using digital light processing micro-nano additive manufacturing technology (DLP 3D), we have developed a multifunctional, diagnostic-therapeutic integrated patch (PAMS). This patch exhibits moderate water swelling properties, a maximum deformation of up to 460%, high sensitivity (GF = 4.73), and tough and controllable bioadhesion (shear strength increased by 109.29%). Apart from outstanding mechanical and electronic properties, the patch also demonstrates good biocompatibility, anti-bacterial properties, photothermal properties, and resistance to freezing at −20 °C. Experimental results show that this skin-electronic interface can sensitively monitor temperature, motion, and electrocardiogram signals. Utilizing a rat frostbite model, we have demonstrated that this skin-electronic interface can effectively accelerate the wound healing process as a wound patch. This research offers a promising strategy for improving the performance of bioelectronic devices, sensor-based educational reforms and personalized diagnostics and therapeutics in the future. Statement of significanceEstablishing stable and tight mechanical-electronic coupling at the tissue-electronic interface is essential for the diverse applications of bioelectronic devices. This study aims to develop a multifunctional, diagnostic-therapeutic integrated hydrogel skin-electronic interface patch with enhanced interfacial toughness. The patch is based on a multi-coupled bioinspired adhesive-enhanced mechanism, allowing for personalized 3D printing customization. It can be used as a high-performance diagnostic-therapeutic sensor and effectively promote frostbite wound healing. We anticipate that this research will provide new insights for constructing the next generation of multifunctional integrated high-performance bioelectronic interfaces.

PRINCIPLES OF TEACHER TRAINING IN THE FINNISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

The article presents in detail the principles of the Finnish educational policy, which are the basis of the principles of school management and teacher training. It presents the principles that are widely used in the process of teacher training in developed European countries and the principles that are characteristic mainly of the Finnish education system. We reveal the peculiarities of the principles of Finnish teacher training by presenting the theories of adaptation of education and masterful learning based on them. The paper analyzes the principles of equality, continuity, teaching evaluation, teaching research, and trust at the same time. It presents the current stage of the teacher training process in the education system in Finland, as well as the factors that form the principles of teacher training, in particular the innovative policy of Finland in the field of education. The article analyzes the principles of systematization, consistency of state policy, strategic direction of reforms, taking into account the socio-economic goals of the country, correction and modernization of programs. It analyses as a special feature, adaptive learning theories, examines in the context of which evaluation approaches and standards. It singles out the principle of individual development of Finnish teacher training. It is noted that it acts as an alternative principle. The idea is emphasized that any principles of Finnish teacher training are based on the principles of educational reforms, which are the starting point in educational policy. The novelty of the research is that, as a result of historical comparative analysis, trends and features of the formation and development of Finnish teacher training principles were revealed.

FORMATION OF EDUCATION QUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

The article presents the problem of quality of education and the main directions of educational reforms aimed at its solution. Accordingly, both the causes of the decline in the quality of education and the main components of its formation are discussed. The article also considers the structural and functional components of solving the problems arising during the professional activity of the pedagogue as a factor of increasing the quality of education. The article presents the analysis of the research conducted in a number of schools, the purpose of which is find out the impact of educational reforms on the formation of the quality of education. The article shows the indicators of the quality of education expressed in percentages in each school over the last three years. The indicated data are presented with help of tables and charts. The latter allows us to see changes in indicators expressing the quality of education due to the implementation of educational reforms. The article also compares the results recorded in different schools. Through comparative analysis, differences in changes expressed in the results of the quality of education are identified, corresponding to the characteristics of each school. Along with the differences, there are also some similarities. The latter is presented as a weak improvement in the quality of education. The article also notes that the observed results are preliminary due to the continuity of educational reforms. Also, the article emphasizes the importance of implementing the continuous monitoring process as a solution to the problem of ensuring the quality of education.

On the Realistic Path of Comprehensive Education Reform in Ideological and Political Theory Courses in Universities

This article explores the importance and implementation strategies of comprehensive educational reform in ideological and political theory courses in universities. The article points out that comprehensive education reform is not only an inevitable requirement to adapt to the development needs of the new era, but also a key to improving the quality of education, promoting the development of the teacher team, and building a discourse system for ideological and political education with Chinese characteristics. Faced with challenges such as globalization and informatization, ideological and political courses need to update their teaching content, introduce current hot topics, strengthen practical teaching, adopt diversified teaching methods, and fully utilize modern information technology. At the same time, it emphasizes the student-centered teaching philosophy and focuses on cultivating students' self-learning ability and critical thinking. These efforts aim to make ideological and political courses more relevant to the times and students, and contribute to the cultivation of socialist builders and successors with comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor.

A journey of a Filipino pre-service teacher before entering the Department of Education

The journey of pre-service teachers in the Philippines was a transformative and crucial phase that involved comprehensive preparation, training, and personal growth. This research explored the experiences and challenges encountered by Filipino pre-service teachers and the factors that influenced the duration of their journey before they officially entered the Department of Education (DepEd). The research utilized a mixed-method design. The participants were sixty (60) pre-service teachers from different Teacher Education Institutions across the Philippines. Results showed that the duration of entering DepEd varied for each pre-service teacher based on different factors and their unique circumstances. Additionally, changes in policies, educational reforms, or external factors influenced the timeline for entering the department. The timeline for pre-service teachers to secure employment within the education department ranged from several months to a year or more, depending on the combination of academic requirements, licensure examinations, and bureaucratic processes they needed to complete. The duration of the transition process varied based on individual circumstances, such as qualifications, networking efforts, flexibility, and the specific conditions of the job market and educational institutions in a particular region. These findings implied that educational institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders could make informed decisions and implement targeted reforms that expedited the employment process for pre-service teachers. It was important to strike a balance between efficiency and maintaining high educational standards, ensuring that the reforms contributed to the overall quality of the education system.

Mapping the Future of Innovation: A Bibliometric Analysis of STEM Education Trends in K-12

With the increasing global emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, it is crucial to systematically assess research trends and thematic developments in this field. This paper utilizes bibliometric analysis to examine the scholarly landscape of K-12 STEM education, analyzing 2,645 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection between 2019 and 2023. By analyzing citation metrics, author productivity, institutional and country contributions, and exploring word co-occurrence networks, the study identifies predominant themes and patterns in the field. The findings reveal that advanced countries dominate STEM education research, reflecting significant scholarly interest and investment. The analysis also highlights the role of technological advancements and educational reforms in shaping research trajectories. Additionally, a robust pattern of international collaboration is uncovered, where strategic partnerships across diverse institutions utilize multidisciplinary approaches to effectively address educational challenges. The study suggests the need to broaden research databases to include non-English sources and extend analysis over longer periods for a better understanding of evolving trends. Furthermore, the study recommends embracing interdisciplinary methods and integrating emerging technologies to enhance teaching practices.

Kajian Dinamika Universitas Al-Azhar dan Reformasi Pendidikan di Mesir serta Pengaruhnya terhadap Dunia Islam

Al-Azhar University is evidence of the oldest Islamic education in the world, which was founded during the Fatimid dynasty in Egypt and functions as a center for Islamic studies and a center for the spread of Isma'ili Shiite teachings. As time went by and changes in Islamic governments, the al-Azhar mosque turned into a madrasa to spread Sunni Islam and has now become a university that has produced many ulama figures who have given birth to new views and ideas for reform, thus influencing the development of education and the Islamic world throughout the world. This research aims to determine the dynamics of universities and educational reform in Egypt which have an impact on Muslims globally, including Indonesia. This research uses library research with references from books, articles and historical analysis of Al-Azhar. The results of this research are knowledge of al-Azhar from the Fatimid dynasty to the present, this motivates Muslims to continue studying and making the mosque prosperous and advancing Islamic education.

Transformation of English Education in the Digital Era: A New Paradigm for Holistic Development

This paper explores the transformation of college English education in the digital era, proposing a new paradigm for holistic development. Information technology is driving educational reform, and government policies are facilitating its modernization and digitalization. College English education must evolve to cultivate students' practical application abilities, as current teaching models have limitations. The new paradigm for holistic development emphasizes the comprehensive cultivation of student abilities, including the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge as a core element. The transformation requires top-level policy guidance, needs analysis, curriculum design innovation, teaching model innovation, practical-focused instructional design, addressing implementation challenges, and innovative assessment methods. These initiatives can drive the transformation of English education, foster the development of well-rounded talents, modernize education, and lay the foundation for national progress.

Teachers’ values in a space of change: The idea of teacher assistants as re-negotiation of teacher professionalism

ABSTRACT Teacher professionalism has long been subject to contestation as embedded with certain ideas, norms and values. Transnational discourses on teacher professionalism have spurred the recontextualisation of the idea of teacher assistants in Swedish educational reform. Policy imperatives around increasing teachers’ professional responsibility and accountability have raised issues regarding what values around teacher professionalism ought to be prioritised. The aim of this article is to explore teachers’ values regarding professional responsibility in the compulsory school context based on the interaction with teacher assistants and in light of policy discourses on teacher professionalism. The concept of “discursive space” is utilised to explore juxtaposed values within the local and across national and transnational levels. This concept is based in a combination of discursive institutionalism and curriculum theory with an actor-centred approach around ideas and discourses in an institutional context. The analysis shows dilemmas around holistic aspects and fragmentation regarding professional responsibility, but also, possibilities when “sharing” responsibilities with teacher assistants. Dilemmas emerge around questions on purpose and temporal struggles. Dilemmas emerge regarding professional responsibility against accountability purposes and result-orientation. Re-negotiation of teacher professionalism is spurred by the idea of teacher assistants, and surrounding discourses, creating dilemmas for teachers in the negotiated discursive space.

A Study on College English Teaching Reform of Ideological and Political Education in the Curriculum to Improve Undergraduates’ Intercultural Communicative Competence

Traditional college English classes pay more attention to students’ language knowledge and skills, but not enough attention to their intercultural communicative competence, which makes many students unable to effectively carry out intercultural communicative and exchange. From the perspective of ideological and political education in the curriculum, this paper discusses how to integrate this concept into college English teaching design organically, and how to adopt educational drama mode to make innovative attempts on existing college English classroom activities, so as to help students better understand Chinese and Western cultures, guide them to correctly view cultural differences, and cultivate their intercultural awareness and ability.

The Path of Cultivating Teaching Skills of History Teacher Trainees under the Background of "New Teacher Training" — Taking Lingnan Normal University as an Example

To cultivate excellent teachers in the new era, Guangdong Province has put forward the construction strategy of "New Teacher Training", aiming at cultivating high-quality teachers, improving the teacher training team, and constructing a teacher education model with Guangdong characteristics under the impetus of education reform. Lingnan Normal University, as one of the lists of Guangdong Province's national innovation experimental zones and co-construction units, has achieved remarkable results in constructing the "New Teacher Training". Taking Lingnan Normal University as an example, the author analyzes the new challenges in the context of the construction of a "New Teacher Training" mainly from the current situation of teaching skills training for history teacher trainees, the reflection on the training objectives, the existing problems and the training strategies, and reflects on the path of history teacher trainees' teaching skills training during the change of education.

Research on the Docking Strategy Between the Curriculum System of Tourism Management in Colleges and Universities and the Needs of the Industry

This paper aims to explore effective strategies for aligning the curriculum of tourism management programs in universities with the demands of the industry, ensuring that educational content remains closely connected to the current practical needs of the tourism sector. By analyzing the current status of curriculum design in tourism management programs and combining it with the latest development trends and talent demands in the tourism industry, this study reveals the gaps and challenges between the curriculum and industry needs. The paper proposes a set of specific strategies for alignment, including optimizing curriculum design, strengthening practical teaching, and promoting university-industry collaboration, with the aim of enhancing the employability and industry adaptability of tourism management students. The results indicate that implementing these strategies can help better meet industry demands and promote the sustained development and quality improvement of tourism management education. Finally, this paper provides practical guidance and policy suggestions for the education reform of tourism management in colleges and universities.

Integration and Innovation: Collaborative Development Path of Interior Design Professional Courses and Ideological and Political Education

In the current educational context, it is particularly important to cultivate both professional skills and ideological and political literacy. This paper explores the necessity of integrating interior design professional education with ideological and political education, including the challenges of content integration, the need for innovative teaching methods, the development of teachers' professional capabilities, and the enhancement of students' acceptance. Through literature review, case analysis, and effect evaluation, this research proposes a series of strategies and recommendations aimed at optimizing the teaching process and improving educational quality. These strategies include innovation in teaching content and methods, integration and optimization of teaching resources, professional development and training of teachers, policy support and environmental construction, student development guidance and services, and improvement of the curriculum evaluation system. The research results show that the integration of interior design professional education and ideological and political education can promote the comprehensive development of students, cultivating design talents with both professional skills and social responsibility. However, the research also has certain limitations, including the breadth of case analysis, the accuracy of evaluation tools, and the necessity of long-term tracking studies. Future research can further deepen these aspects, expand the scope of case analysis, improve evaluation methods, and conduct interdisciplinary cross-research. This research has important theoretical and practical significance for the integration of professional education and ideological and political education in higher education, providing useful reference and inspiration for relevant educational reforms.

Сетевая инновационная кластерная педагогическая лаборатория как инструмент повышения качества функционирования муниципальных образовательных комплексов и организаций

The article introduces a model developed in the Republic of Bashkortostan aimed at improving the functioning of educational organizations at the municipal level – the Network Innovative Cluster Pedagogical Laboratory, validated with direct involvement from the author. The necessity and effectiveness of the proposed management solution are substantiated. On one hand, numerous vectors of reform in Russian education converge on the common goal of implementing an individualized approach in modern schools. This approach aims to help each student develop their abilities and acquire skills for independent problem-solving in academic and life contexts. On the other hand, any changes in social institutions today occur within the contextual framework of an information society, altering the content and necessary set of knowledge, skills, and competencies. The structure of the Network Innovative Cluster Pedagogical Laboratory is examined, emphasizing the need for creating an information-educational environment, transitioning general education schools into a mode of innovative development, and focusing management efforts on positive social outcomes. This innovative educational complex contributes to the holistic development of student’s personality – intellectual, communicative, and emotional-moral, but requires ongoing monitoring of all elements from both objective and subjective perspectives.

A Study on the Path of Improving the Performance of Autonomous Learning in Adult Education in Universities under the Concept of Lifelong Learning

In today’s rapidly developing education, the concept of lifelong learning has penetrated adult education systems in various countries. The attention paid by leaders and major educational institutions to lifelong learning has, to some extent, promoted the reform and development of adult education. This article analyzes the role of adult education in universities and the problems in improving self-directed learning performance in adult education. It explores the path of improving self-directed learning performance from three aspects: management, learning subjects, and teaching subjects, for reference only.

Teaching Reform of Veterinary Microbiology Based on the Hybrid Teaching of Ideology and Politics

The veterinary microbiology teaching team thoroughly implements the national education policy, and iteratively promotes the implementation of the teaching reform of Sanquan education. The teaching team is focused on a “student-centered” approach to education, emphasizing the foundation of “cultivating people and nurturing the root and soul of the nation.” By integrating “knowledge exploration, skill training, and value shaping” into the talent training plan, they are reshaping curriculum objectives and emphasizing ideological education in the syllabus. The teaching content system is being reconstructed, combining multiple interactions of blended teaching with the “six-in-one” ideological education model, to achieve the educational goals of the new agricultural “in-class-extracurricular” approach. This effort provides an empirical basis for the ideological and political teaching reform of the veterinary microbiology curriculum.

An Educational History of Kuwait: A Focus on Schools

This paper examines key milestones in Kuwait's educational development as well as exploring the history of education in Kuwait including government initiatives, policy changes, and the influence of external factors such as oil wealth and international partnerships. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, specifically document analysis, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of how Kuwait's educational system has evolved by analyzing the challenges and successes encountered along the way, as well as investigating the educational reform initiatives throughout the years. Additionally, this paper sheds light on the efforts to address various educational needs and the strategies employed to overcome obstacles, thereby illustrating the dynamic nature of educational development in Kuwait. The study further evaluates the impact and effectiveness of various educational reform initiatives introduced over the years, shaping the current educational landscape. Through this detailed examination, the paper offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to improve and innovate within Kuwait's education system.

Women's Education and Social Transformation in the Ottoman Press: The Example of the Second Constitutional Era

This study explores the discourse on women's education and social transformation in the Ottoman press during the Second Constitutional Period, focusing on how women's roles were conceptualized and debated in the context of national modernization efforts. Utilizing qualitative content analysis of periodicals from 1908 to 1918, the research examines the narratives presented in women's magazines and broader journalistic outputs that addressed the themes of education, social participation, and gender norms. The findings highlight the press's dual role as both a reflector and a shaper of public opinion and policy concerning women's roles in society. Notably, the period saw an increased advocacy for women's rights, education, and participation in the public sphere, reflecting a significant shift towards feminist ideologies within the Ottoman intellectual community. The study concludes that the Second Constitutional Period was crucial in redefining women's societal roles, with the press playing a key role in promoting educational reforms and advocating for gender equality. This period set the stage for future advancements in women's rights in Turkey, making it a foundational era for the subsequent feminist movements in the Turkish Republic. Keywords: Ottoman Empire, Second Constitutional Period, women's education, social transformation, feminist movements, Ottoman press