Marking 50 years of diplomatic ties,the EU-China relationship navigates complex dynamics as the EU balances partnership and competition,amidst shifting transatlantic landscapes.
Background:Recent scholarly attention has increasingly focused on filial piety beliefs'impact on youth's psychological development.However,the mechanisms by which filial piety indirectly influences adolescent ...Background:Recent scholarly attention has increasingly focused on filial piety beliefs'impact on youth's psychological development.However,the mechanisms by which filial piety indirectly influences adolescent autonomy through depression and well-being remain underexplored.This study aimed to test a sequential mediation model among filial piety beliefs,depression,well-being,and autonomy in Taiwan region of China university students.Methods:A total of 566 Taiwan region of China undergraduate and graduate students,comprising 390 females and 176 males,and including 399 undergraduates and 167 graduate students,were recruited through convenience sampling.Data were collected via an online questionnaire.Validated instruments were employed,including the Filial Piety Scale(FPS),the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale(CES-D),the Chinese Well-being Inventory(CHI),and the Adolescent Autonomy Scale-Short Form(AAS-SF).Statistical analyses included group comparisons,correlation analyses,and structural equation modeling to examine the hypothesized relationships and mediation effects.Results:The results revealed that filial piety beliefs exerted a significant positive impact on adolescent autonomy,with depression and well-being serving as key mediators in this relationship.A sequential mediation effect was confirmed through structural equation modeling(β=0.052,95%CI[0.028,0.091]),with good model fit indices(x^(2)/df=4.25,RMSEA=0.076,CFI=0.968),supporting the hypothesized pathway from filial piety to autonomy via depression and well-being.In terms of demographic differences,male students showed significantly higher autonomy than females(p<0.001);students from single-parent families reported significantly higher depression levels than those from two-parent families(p<0.05);and graduate students exhibited significantly higher autonomy and well-being than undergraduates(p<0.05).Conclusions:These findings underscore not only the importance of filial piety beliefs for developing youth autonomy but also the critical role that mental health factors,such as depression and well-being,play in this process.The study concludes with a discussion of both theoretical implications and practical recommendations.These include strategies to foster reciprocal filial piety,strengthen parent-child relationships,and promote mental health.Additionally,the study outlines its limitations and proposes directions for future research.展开更多
Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of...Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of attention in language learning education. For this purpose, different AI tools were used and implemented in pedagogy to narrow the divide in promoting learning/teaching approaches. This study aims to gauge the impact of using LLM-ChatGPT to teach EFL learners the present simple tense autonomously via providing automated feedback, and chances for regular drillings without over reliance on teacher. It also aims to investigate the EFL learners’ perception of using LLM-ChatGPT as a reinforcement approach to learner autonomy. A cohort comprising 50 EFL learners would participate in the study and a between subject design method using control and experimental groups would be implemented. The findings of the study indicated that learners who were taught present simple tense’s rule through using LLM-ChatGPT application, with less teacher’s dominance, scored grades similar to those who were taught the same tense’s rule by the teacher (sage on the stage approach). This substantiates the idea that LLM-Chat GPT acts a role akin to teachers in teaching grammatical rules. Moreover, the learners felt that LLM-ChatGPT application had a positive impact on fostering autonomous learning.展开更多
The problem of autonomy and conformity has suffered a harsh fate in pedagogy.The virtues of love,respect,honour,truthfulness,etc.play a major role in educational work,but it is mostly silent about the concepts of auto...The problem of autonomy and conformity has suffered a harsh fate in pedagogy.The virtues of love,respect,honour,truthfulness,etc.play a major role in educational work,but it is mostly silent about the concepts of autonomy and conformity.Politics are afraid of these like the devil is afraid of incense smoke.Practising teachers complain that our entire education system is weaning school principals,teachers and students from independent thinking and striving.The basic educational goal is clear:to develop autonomous young people who are strengthened in their own being and strength,and vice versa:to suppress superficial,unconvincing conformity.An old lesson:conformity can only be realistically fought with non-conformist politics and the cooperation of non-conformist teachers.展开更多
The achievements which China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has made over the past seven decades demonstrate that the system of regional ethnic autonomy is a distinctive advantage of socialism with Chinese charac...The achievements which China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has made over the past seven decades demonstrate that the system of regional ethnic autonomy is a distinctive advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.展开更多
This study aimed to explore the mediating roles of self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation on the relationship between teacher autonomy and teacher job satisfaction.Data were from the Teaching and Learning International...This study aimed to explore the mediating roles of self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation on the relationship between teacher autonomy and teacher job satisfaction.Data were from the Teaching and Learning International Survey(TALIS 2018),with a sample of 3131 junior high school teachers(female=2337;male=794)from Shanghai,China.The mediating effect was analyzed using structural equation modeling.The results showed that teacher autonomy was positively associated with teacher job satisfaction,self-efficacy,and intrinsic motivation.Both self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation were associated with teacher job satisfaction.Self-efficacy was associated with teacher intrinsic motivation.Self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation not only served as independent mediators between teacher autonomy and teacher job satisfaction but also played a chain mediating role.Moreover,the separate mediating effect of self-efficacy was the most significant.Findings are consistent with the job demands-resources model by which diminished teacher autonomy ould explain lower teacher job satisfaction.展开更多
This longitudinal study examined the association between parental autonomy support and school-aged children’s adjustment across four major domains of school functioning,as well as the mediating role of children’s ex...This longitudinal study examined the association between parental autonomy support and school-aged children’s adjustment across four major domains of school functioning,as well as the mediating role of children’s executive function.Participants were 476 school-aged children(girl:49.2%,M_(age)=10.49 years,SD=1.32 years),who completed the Psychological Autonomy Support Scale,the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–2,and the Primary School Students’Psychological Suzhi Scale at baseline and at two subsequent follow-up assessments.Results from unconditional latent growth curve models and structural equation modeling indicated that paternal autonomy support was a significant predictor of children’s adjustment across all four school domains.In contrast,maternal autonomy support was significantly associated only with interpersonal adjustment.Both the intercept(initial level)and slope(rate of change)of children’s executive function significantly predicted their adjustment in all four domains.Notably,the initial level of executive function fully mediated the association between paternal autonomy support and school adjustment,whereas the rate of change in executive function did not serve as a significant mediator.Thesefindings underscore the importance of promoting parental autonomy-supportive behaviors-particularly among fathers-as a means to enhance children’s executive functioning and,consequently,their school adjustment.展开更多
Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-...Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-Europe relations.The imbalance in relations between the US and Europe has become even more pronounced.Whether in important fields such as the economy,finance,science and technology,or the military,the gap between the European Union and the United States is widening.Meanwhile,Europe's dependence on the United States is also increasing.Especially since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,it has formed an all-round dependence on the United States in terms of security,energy,markets,as well as capital and technology.The increasing imbalance in US-Europe relations has triggered anxiety in Europe,including concerns that Europe might become a“vassal”of the United States.During Trump's second term,Europe may be more inclined to cater to the United States and submit to its demands more often.However,under internal and external pressures,it may also accelerate the process of promoting strategic autonomy.Where the European Union will go will largely depend on the direction and intensity of policy adjustments during Trump's second term.展开更多
As the ultimate goal of education, autonomy in language learning has aroused a lot of attention from scholars at home and abroad. While in universities of China, students do not have strong autonomy in English languag...As the ultimate goal of education, autonomy in language learning has aroused a lot of attention from scholars at home and abroad. While in universities of China, students do not have strong autonomy in English language learning. The author tries to adopt specific meta-cognitive strategies to facilitate students＇ autonomy in learning by improving learners＇ capacities in study planning or management, monitoring and evaluating in learning to raise their consciousness and ability in autonomy, and lay a foundation for life-long learning.展开更多
Previous studies abroad and at home on learner autonomy have provided a variety of definitions from different perspectives as a framework of reference for the essence of LA. Therefore, based on the characteristics of ...Previous studies abroad and at home on learner autonomy have provided a variety of definitions from different perspectives as a framework of reference for the essence of LA. Therefore, based on the characteristics of LA, ways such as cultivation of LA beliefs and learning strategies, construction of a favorable LA environment and promotion of learner autonomy through teacher autonomy can be employed to foster students'autonomous learning ability.展开更多
The article discusses issues related to listening autonomy including the definition of listening and autonomy.The foster of listening involve the collaborated effort of the listening teacher and student.Meanwhile thre...The article discusses issues related to listening autonomy including the definition of listening and autonomy.The foster of listening involve the collaborated effort of the listening teacher and student.Meanwhile three specific ways to improve listen ing autonomy are presented-keeping a listening diary,extensive listening and forming a listening online community.展开更多
Teacher professional development(TPD), which is related with teacher education, has been the topic of vital significance in the world educational reform. There are diverse modes and approaches of teacher development, ...Teacher professional development(TPD), which is related with teacher education, has been the topic of vital significance in the world educational reform. There are diverse modes and approaches of teacher development, among which, teacher autonomy(TA) is a new concept. It is relatively new and has received insufficient attention in China, especially in vocational colleges. The related research of this kind on English teachers in vocational colleges is far from enough. Based on this situation,some investigations were conducted on the topic of TA among 5 vocational colleges in Kunming, Yunnan Province. By utilizing questionnaires and interviews as the main investigation tools, the present author conducted the survey of the current situation of the English teachers' professional development and the existing problems, aiming at exploring the effective ways of promoting English language teachers'(autonomy) development in the context of vocational colleges.展开更多
In recent years,computer assisted language learning(CALL) increasingly attracts language learners’ attentions with evident advantages.This paper introduces the basic concepts concerning CALL,learner autonomy and lear...In recent years,computer assisted language learning(CALL) increasingly attracts language learners’ attentions with evident advantages.This paper introduces the basic concepts concerning CALL,learner autonomy and learning strategies,and tentatively proposes suggestions for developing language learners’ strategies in CALL environment based on CALL situations in China.展开更多
The Remains of the Day is a masterpiece of Ishiguro Kazuo,the winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature.Based on a six-day journey,this novel intertwined Stevens’recollections and thoughts,revealing a traditional ...The Remains of the Day is a masterpiece of Ishiguro Kazuo,the winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature.Based on a six-day journey,this novel intertwined Stevens’recollections and thoughts,revealing a traditional British butler’s self-deception and self-suppression while confronting with the dilemma of professionalism and personal emotions.This article intends to analyze Stevens’realization of autonomy through his unutterable love toward Miss Kenton in three stages:separateness,competence and emotional autonomy.展开更多
文摘Marking 50 years of diplomatic ties,the EU-China relationship navigates complex dynamics as the EU balances partnership and competition,amidst shifting transatlantic landscapes.
文摘Background:Recent scholarly attention has increasingly focused on filial piety beliefs'impact on youth's psychological development.However,the mechanisms by which filial piety indirectly influences adolescent autonomy through depression and well-being remain underexplored.This study aimed to test a sequential mediation model among filial piety beliefs,depression,well-being,and autonomy in Taiwan region of China university students.Methods:A total of 566 Taiwan region of China undergraduate and graduate students,comprising 390 females and 176 males,and including 399 undergraduates and 167 graduate students,were recruited through convenience sampling.Data were collected via an online questionnaire.Validated instruments were employed,including the Filial Piety Scale(FPS),the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale(CES-D),the Chinese Well-being Inventory(CHI),and the Adolescent Autonomy Scale-Short Form(AAS-SF).Statistical analyses included group comparisons,correlation analyses,and structural equation modeling to examine the hypothesized relationships and mediation effects.Results:The results revealed that filial piety beliefs exerted a significant positive impact on adolescent autonomy,with depression and well-being serving as key mediators in this relationship.A sequential mediation effect was confirmed through structural equation modeling(β=0.052,95%CI[0.028,0.091]),with good model fit indices(x^(2)/df=4.25,RMSEA=0.076,CFI=0.968),supporting the hypothesized pathway from filial piety to autonomy via depression and well-being.In terms of demographic differences,male students showed significantly higher autonomy than females(p<0.001);students from single-parent families reported significantly higher depression levels than those from two-parent families(p<0.05);and graduate students exhibited significantly higher autonomy and well-being than undergraduates(p<0.05).Conclusions:These findings underscore not only the importance of filial piety beliefs for developing youth autonomy but also the critical role that mental health factors,such as depression and well-being,play in this process.The study concludes with a discussion of both theoretical implications and practical recommendations.These include strategies to foster reciprocal filial piety,strengthen parent-child relationships,and promote mental health.Additionally,the study outlines its limitations and proposes directions for future research.
文摘Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of attention in language learning education. For this purpose, different AI tools were used and implemented in pedagogy to narrow the divide in promoting learning/teaching approaches. This study aims to gauge the impact of using LLM-ChatGPT to teach EFL learners the present simple tense autonomously via providing automated feedback, and chances for regular drillings without over reliance on teacher. It also aims to investigate the EFL learners’ perception of using LLM-ChatGPT as a reinforcement approach to learner autonomy. A cohort comprising 50 EFL learners would participate in the study and a between subject design method using control and experimental groups would be implemented. The findings of the study indicated that learners who were taught present simple tense’s rule through using LLM-ChatGPT application, with less teacher’s dominance, scored grades similar to those who were taught the same tense’s rule by the teacher (sage on the stage approach). This substantiates the idea that LLM-Chat GPT acts a role akin to teachers in teaching grammatical rules. Moreover, the learners felt that LLM-ChatGPT application had a positive impact on fostering autonomous learning.
文摘The problem of autonomy and conformity has suffered a harsh fate in pedagogy.The virtues of love,respect,honour,truthfulness,etc.play a major role in educational work,but it is mostly silent about the concepts of autonomy and conformity.Politics are afraid of these like the devil is afraid of incense smoke.Practising teachers complain that our entire education system is weaning school principals,teachers and students from independent thinking and striving.The basic educational goal is clear:to develop autonomous young people who are strengthened in their own being and strength,and vice versa:to suppress superficial,unconvincing conformity.An old lesson:conformity can only be realistically fought with non-conformist politics and the cooperation of non-conformist teachers.
文摘The achievements which China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has made over the past seven decades demonstrate that the system of regional ethnic autonomy is a distinctive advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
文摘This study aimed to explore the mediating roles of self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation on the relationship between teacher autonomy and teacher job satisfaction.Data were from the Teaching and Learning International Survey(TALIS 2018),with a sample of 3131 junior high school teachers(female=2337;male=794)from Shanghai,China.The mediating effect was analyzed using structural equation modeling.The results showed that teacher autonomy was positively associated with teacher job satisfaction,self-efficacy,and intrinsic motivation.Both self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation were associated with teacher job satisfaction.Self-efficacy was associated with teacher intrinsic motivation.Self-efficacy and intrinsic motivation not only served as independent mediators between teacher autonomy and teacher job satisfaction but also played a chain mediating role.Moreover,the separate mediating effect of self-efficacy was the most significant.Findings are consistent with the job demands-resources model by which diminished teacher autonomy ould explain lower teacher job satisfaction.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(CN)(Grant No.32071074).
文摘This longitudinal study examined the association between parental autonomy support and school-aged children’s adjustment across four major domains of school functioning,as well as the mediating role of children’s executive function.Participants were 476 school-aged children(girl:49.2%,M_(age)=10.49 years,SD=1.32 years),who completed the Psychological Autonomy Support Scale,the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function–2,and the Primary School Students’Psychological Suzhi Scale at baseline and at two subsequent follow-up assessments.Results from unconditional latent growth curve models and structural equation modeling indicated that paternal autonomy support was a significant predictor of children’s adjustment across all four school domains.In contrast,maternal autonomy support was significantly associated only with interpersonal adjustment.Both the intercept(initial level)and slope(rate of change)of children’s executive function significantly predicted their adjustment in all four domains.Notably,the initial level of executive function fully mediated the association between paternal autonomy support and school adjustment,whereas the rate of change in executive function did not serve as a significant mediator.Thesefindings underscore the importance of promoting parental autonomy-supportive behaviors-particularly among fathers-as a means to enhance children’s executive functioning and,consequently,their school adjustment.
文摘Trump's victory in November 2024 once again had a strong impact on the European Union.However,unlike when Trump won the election for the first time in 2016,there have been some disturbing development trends in US-Europe relations.The imbalance in relations between the US and Europe has become even more pronounced.Whether in important fields such as the economy,finance,science and technology,or the military,the gap between the European Union and the United States is widening.Meanwhile,Europe's dependence on the United States is also increasing.Especially since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis,it has formed an all-round dependence on the United States in terms of security,energy,markets,as well as capital and technology.The increasing imbalance in US-Europe relations has triggered anxiety in Europe,including concerns that Europe might become a“vassal”of the United States.During Trump's second term,Europe may be more inclined to cater to the United States and submit to its demands more often.However,under internal and external pressures,it may also accelerate the process of promoting strategic autonomy.Where the European Union will go will largely depend on the direction and intensity of policy adjustments during Trump's second term.
文摘As the ultimate goal of education, autonomy in language learning has aroused a lot of attention from scholars at home and abroad. While in universities of China, students do not have strong autonomy in English language learning. The author tries to adopt specific meta-cognitive strategies to facilitate students＇ autonomy in learning by improving learners＇ capacities in study planning or management, monitoring and evaluating in learning to raise their consciousness and ability in autonomy, and lay a foundation for life-long learning.
文摘Previous studies abroad and at home on learner autonomy have provided a variety of definitions from different perspectives as a framework of reference for the essence of LA. Therefore, based on the characteristics of LA, ways such as cultivation of LA beliefs and learning strategies, construction of a favorable LA environment and promotion of learner autonomy through teacher autonomy can be employed to foster students'autonomous learning ability.
文摘The article discusses issues related to listening autonomy including the definition of listening and autonomy.The foster of listening involve the collaborated effort of the listening teacher and student.Meanwhile three specific ways to improve listen ing autonomy are presented-keeping a listening diary,extensive listening and forming a listening online community.
文摘Teacher professional development(TPD), which is related with teacher education, has been the topic of vital significance in the world educational reform. There are diverse modes and approaches of teacher development, among which, teacher autonomy(TA) is a new concept. It is relatively new and has received insufficient attention in China, especially in vocational colleges. The related research of this kind on English teachers in vocational colleges is far from enough. Based on this situation,some investigations were conducted on the topic of TA among 5 vocational colleges in Kunming, Yunnan Province. By utilizing questionnaires and interviews as the main investigation tools, the present author conducted the survey of the current situation of the English teachers' professional development and the existing problems, aiming at exploring the effective ways of promoting English language teachers'(autonomy) development in the context of vocational colleges.
文摘In recent years,computer assisted language learning(CALL) increasingly attracts language learners’ attentions with evident advantages.This paper introduces the basic concepts concerning CALL,learner autonomy and learning strategies,and tentatively proposes suggestions for developing language learners’ strategies in CALL environment based on CALL situations in China.
文摘The Remains of the Day is a masterpiece of Ishiguro Kazuo,the winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature.Based on a six-day journey,this novel intertwined Stevens’recollections and thoughts,revealing a traditional British butler’s self-deception and self-suppression while confronting with the dilemma of professionalism and personal emotions.This article intends to analyze Stevens’realization of autonomy through his unutterable love toward Miss Kenton in three stages:separateness,competence and emotional autonomy.
