Education and Social Work ISSN Print: 3079-515X ISSN Online: 3079-5168
Dynamic Correlation Between Listening and Interpreting Abilities of Undergraduates Majoring in Translation at Applied Universities: A Longitudinal Study Based on the CSE
This study presents a one-year longitudinal investigation into the dynamic correlation between listening and interpreting abilities among undergraduate translation majors at an applied university — Zhejiang Yuexiu University — within the framework of the China Standards of English Language Ability (CSE). Building on prior cross-sectional research, this study tracks changes in students’ ability levels across four time points, identifies key drivers of improvement, and explores the causal direction of the listening-interpreting correlation. A mixed-method approach was employed, including CSE-based self-assessment questionnaires (modified to a seven-point Likert scale), academic performance analysis, semi-structured interviews, and an AI-driven personalized practising system. Results from 122 valid participants indicate that listening and interpreting abilities show a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.48 at baseline, increasing to r = 0.65 after one year). Cross-lagged panel analysis reveals a unidirectional causal path: listening ability at Time 1 significantly predicts interpreting ability at Time 2 (β = 0.42, p < 0.01), whereas the reverse path is not significant. Low-proficiency students benefit most from intensive listening training, while advanced students (CSE Levels 6–7) exhibit mutual reinforcement. The AI-adaptive training group (n = 25) showed significantly greater improvement in correlation strength (Δr = +0.24) compared with the control group (Δr = +0.09). These findings provide empirical support for curriculum optimization, dynamic assessment, and personalized AI integration in applied university translation programs.
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Research on Strategies for High School English Reading and Writing Instruction from the Perspective of Production-Oriented Approach
In high school English teaching, reading and writing are key skills for improving students' pragmatic competencies. However, current high school English reading and writing instruction suffers from issues such as “the separation of reading and writing” and “the segregation of learning and application”, which hold much sway over the effectiveness of teaching and the enhancement of students' abilities. To address these issues, this paper introduces the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) with the aim of optimizing high school English reading and writing instruction through its theoretical framework and teaching strategies. Firstly, the paper analyzes the shortcomings of traditional teaching models, pointing out that “the separation of reading and writing” leads to a lack of effective input support for students, while “the segregation of learning and application” makes it difficult for students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. The paper then elaborates on the theoretical connotations of the POA, including its core teaching processes and four teaching hypotheses, emphasizing the use of output tasks as a driving force to achieve a close integration of input and output. Based on this, the paper proposes specific application strategies, such as creating real-life contexts to stimulate students' interest, clarifying output tasks to guide students to read purposefully, providing targeted input to build a "scaffolding" for reading and writing, and enhancing students' reading and writing quality through diverse evaluation methods.
A Study on the Theory and Application of the 5E Instructional Model In Authentic Junior High School English Teaching
This study explores the inherent consistency between the 5E Instructional Model and the “authentic context” concept in the new curriculum standard. Based on the teaching case of Simple Past Tense in Unit 7, Grade 7 (PEP), it constructs an implementation path for authentic English teaching in junior high schools. Findings reveal that the 5E Model effectively addresses the dilemma of "inauthentic contexts" in traditional teaching by creating authentic situations, inquiry-based task design, knowledge transfer, and multi-dimensional evaluation, thereby significantly improving students’ language application and real communication competence. The research provides theoretical support and practical references for the reform of authentic English teaching in junior high schools.
An Investigation into the Practice of Senior High School English Reading Teaching from the Perspective of the Task-Based Teaching Method
Task-based teaching plays a crucial role in enhancing students’ English reading literacy. This paper elaborates on the concept and function of task-based teaching and, drawing on specific lesson examples, explores its pedagogical practice in senior high school English reading. By structuring the teaching process into three stages—“pre-task,” “while-task,” and “post-task” — the study aims to facilitate students’ deep understanding of the text theme meaning, promote the dual de-velopment of reading ability and thinking quality, and ultimately improve stu-dents’ English reading literacy.
Text Selection Strategies and Teaching Approaches for Multiple Text Reading in High School English Based on Thematic Meaning
High school English reading instruction often relies on close reading of single texts, leading to fragmentation, weak thematic integration, and limited critical thinking. Multiple text reading, which fosters intertextual dialogue, effectively addresses these issues. Guided by unit themes, this approach broadens perspectives and aligns with core English literacy requirements. Using the “Human and Society” theme and taking Unit 4 A Glimpse of the Future (FLTRP) as an example, this paper selects A Boy’s Best Friend and Satisfaction Guaranteed (PEP) for multiple text reading. It designs a thematic-meaning-centered lesson and proposes three text combination strategies: heterogeneous pairings, conflicting viewpoints, and Chinese-Western cultural comparisons. Additionally, a four-stage progressive teaching framework is developed: theme identification to issue generation, comprehensive reading to structured analysis, text comparison to thematic understanding, and thematic elevation to expressive transfer. This framework helps students construct thematic meaning deeply while enhancing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and language proficiency.
A Comparative Study of The Audiolingual Method and Communicative Language Teaching In Second Language Teaching
This study aims to conduct an in-depth comparative analysis of the application of the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in second language instruction. It will examine the similarities and differences between these two teaching approaches in terms of their theoretical foundations, instructional objectives, pedagogical principles, teaching methodologies, classroom procedures, and assessment systems. The research will further explore their respective strengths and limitations in second language teaching contexts, so as to provide valuable references and insights for pedagogical practice. Ultimately, this study seeks to promote the optimization and innovation of second language teaching methodologies and enhance learning outcomes.
Decoding the “Blue Pulse”: Digital Transformation and Cross-Cultural Narratives in the Communication of Zhejiang's Maritime Culture
Driven by both globalization and digitalization, marine culture has become a key arena for national soft power competition. Zhejiang, as one of the core birthplaces of China’s marine civilization, faces challenges such as outdated traditional narrative methods and insufficient international recognition in its cultural communication. Using “Blue Pulse” as a metaphor, this paper integrates three theoretical perspectives—ecological, cross-cultural, and digital humanities—to propose a path that reconstructs the communication system through digital transformation and activates emotional resonance via cross-cultural narratives. Drawing on theories from communication and cultural anthropology, this study analyzes cases of digital reconstruction of Zhejiang’s marine cultural symbols and develops a triadic communication model: “technology empowerment – narrative reconstruction – audience connection.” Empirical results show that immersive digital technology can enhance cultural perception by 37%, and cross-cultural narratives increase international audience recognition by 29%. This research provides a replicable digital communication strategy for China’s marine culture to go global.
Low-Carbon Restructuring of Core Course Content in Civil Engineering Education Under the Dual Carbon Strategy
Driven by the overarching imperatives of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality strategy, the low-carbon transformation of the construction industry has imposed fundamentally new requirements on civil engineering talent development. Yet the structural misalignment between the prevailing curriculum and the competency demands of the industry's low-carbon transition has emerged as the central bottleneck constraining the quality of professional training. Grounded in the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) philosophy as its methodological foundation—and guided by the core principles of demand-driven curricula, competency-centered pedagogy, and iterative content renewal—this study proposes systematic reform schemes for four representative core courses: Civil Engineering Materials, Civil Engineering Construction Technology, Civil Engineering and Environmental Protection, and Concrete Structural Design. Each scheme encompasses the restructuring of instructional content through targeted additions and deletions, the upgrading of laboratory components, and the renewal of practical case studies. The findings provide an operationally viable reference pathway for implementing low-carbon education reform at the course level in civil engineering programs under the dual carbon imperative.
Reconstructing Ecological Justice in the Climate Crisis: A Social Ecocritical Reading of The Long Summer
In the context of the Anthropocene, the climate crisis has evolved from a mere ecological disaster into a systemic crisis with social, political and ethical dimensions. The imbalance of ecological justice has become the core crux hindering the radical solution to climate problems. Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Long Summer, grounded in rigorous climate science, focuses on the existential dilemmas of human society against the backdrop of 21st-century global warming. Through literary representations of geopolitical disparities, class divisions and institutional flaws, the novel exposes the alienation of ecological justice spawned jointly by capitalist modernity, anthropocentrism and geopolitical power games. Taking social ecocriticism as its core theoretical framework and based on the three-dimensional connotations of ecological justice—intragenerational, intergenerational and geopolitical—this paper analyzes the disorder of ecological justice triggered by the climate crisis in The Long Summer, explores the novel’s social-ecological critique of the roots of ecological injustice, and interprets the pathways and value orientations for repairing ecological justice constructed in the text. The study finds that Robinson, using literary narration as a vehicle, deeply integrates ecological critique with social critique and proposes a just framework that transcends capitalist logic, breaks geopolitical barriers and reshapes ecological ethics, providing important literary reference and ideological enlightenment for contemporary Anthropocene climate governance and the reconstruction of ecological justice.
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The Study on Strategies for Promoting and Maintaining EFL Learning Motivation in Senior High School
Driven by globalization and curriculum reform, this paper aims to examine approaches for motivating and sustaining senior high school student’ engagement in English language learning. Students today commonly suffer from insufficient and unstable learning motivation, primarily stemming from exam-oriented thinking patterns and traditional teacher-centered teaching methods. Enhancing learning motivation is crucial, as it directly determines students’ engagement, persistence, and ultimate academic outcomes. Through theoretical and literature analysis, this paper proposes strategies to enhance high school students’ English learning motivation. On one hand, optimizing external support through differentiated instruction and classroom activities; on the other hand, stimulating intrinsic motivation by empowering students with autonomy, setting personalized goals, and cultivating a sense of accomplishment. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of adopting systematic teaching strategies to promote the internalization of motivation, thereby transforming students from passive recipients into active, self-directed learners.
The Intrinsic Relationship between the English Learning Activity View and the 5E Instructional Model and Its Implications for Junior High School English Reading Teaching
The Compulsory Education English Curriculum Standards (2022 Edition) explicitly advocate the implementation of the "English Learning Activity View,”which encourages students, guided by thematic meaning, to engage in a series of comprehensive,and practical English learning activities—namely, learning and understanding, applying and practicing, and transferring and innovating—to achieve the deep integration of language, culture, and thinking. Meanwhile, the 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), originating from science education, has gradually gained attention from English education researchers for its emphasis on students’ active construction, inquiry cycles, and conceptual change. This study employs theoretical analysis to explore the intrinsic relationship between the two theories. The findings reveal that both theories share a common foundation in constructivism, converge on a student-centered teaching philosophy, and follow the cognitive logic of "experience—inquiry—internalization—creation” in their practical pathways. Furthermore, the five phases of the 5E model are deeply isomorphic with the three categories of activities in the English Learning Activity View. Based on this relationship, the study proposes implications for junior high school English reading instruction: teaching objectives should shift from "knowledge acquisition” to "meaning construction”; activity design should move from "stacking discrete steps” to "creating a continuum of activities” ; the teacher’s role should transform from "knowledge transmitter”to "learning activity designer”; and evaluation should shift from "result-oriented”to "process-embedded.”
Research on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Deaf Abstract
The global population with hearing impairments exceeds 466 million, including approximately 20.54 million in China. There is a severe shortage of professional sign language interpreters, leaving individuals with hearing disabilities facing multiple barriers in information access, social communication, and educational learning. Artificial Intelligence (AI), leveraging core technologies such as speech recognition, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning, has achieved breakthroughs in assistive communication, educational rehabilitation, hearing health management, and public services for the hearing impaired. These advancements effectively bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of life and social integration of individuals with hearing impairments. This paper reviews key application scenarios, technical approaches, and exemplary cases of AI in the field of hearing impairment, analyzes existing challenges, and outlines future development trends to provide insights for optimizing and implementing AI-assisted disability technologies.
Exploration on the Path to Prosperity of "Shanshui Qiaocheng"
Against the tide of high-quality economic development, Shanshui Qiaocheng is proactively pursuing transformation. This paper elaborates on how the region keeps pace with the times from four major dimensions. In terms of culture, Qiaocheng deeply explores its local cultural heritage, holds cultural festivals, builds cultural landmarks, strengthens its soft cultural power, and attracts tourists and investors. For technology-enabled agriculture, it introduces modern agricultural technologies, enhances the added value of agricultural products, constructs a smart agriculture system, and promotes the upgrading of the agricultural industry. In automation, it drives the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry, improves production efficiency and product quality, and builds a new highland for intelligent manufacturing. Meanwhile, through policy incentives and entrepreneurship support, it attracts college students to return home, injecting fresh blood and innovative vitality into Qiaocheng to jointly compose a new chapter of rural revitalization. In an era intertwined with globalization and modernization, Shanshui Qiaocheng, a region blending natural beauty and profound cultural heritage, needs to base itself on traditions while daring to innovate on its path to prosperity, so as to achieve economic prosperity and social progress through diversified development strategies.
Challenges and Strategies of Promoting English Teachers' Information Literacy for Professional Development in the Digital Era
Against the backdrop of the widespread application of information technology in education and the rapid development of educational information networks, the construction of educational informatization has become a core driving force for promoting the reform of modern education and teaching, and the requirements for English teachers' information literacy have been correspondingly raised. Different from teachers of other disciplines, English teachers need to integrate information literacy into all teaching links of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation in combination with the practical and communicative characteristics of language teaching. This paper starts from the connotation and disciplinary characteristics of English teachers' information literacy in the digital age, analyzes the current development situation and prominent problems faced by English teachers in improving their information literacy, especially the development predicament of rural English teachers. On this basis, it explores the professional challenges brought by the digital age to English teachers' information literacy improvement, and puts forward targeted improvement strategies from the individual, school and social levels. It also takes the informatization construction of county-level English education as an example to discuss the practical path of cultivating rural English teachers' information literacy, aiming to provide a useful reference for the professional development of English teachers and the construction of English education informatization in the new era.
Research on the Moral Construction of Scientific Researchers in the New Era
Since the advent of the new era, China’s scientific and technological innovation has entered a stage of high-quality development. As the core driving force behind scientific and technological innovation, the moral attainments of scientific researchers bear a direct bearing on the success of the scientific and technological cause, the advancement of national innovation capacity, and the progress of social civilization. Based on the strategic positioning of scientific and technological innovation in the new era, this paper analyzes the current status and salient problems of moral construction for scientific researchers in China, and combines national requirements for science and technology ethics governance and the practice of academic ecosystem development to propose targeted optimization paths. This study aims to provide theoretical support and practical references for enhancing the moral cultivation of scientific researchers, fostering a healthy and upright research environment, and propelling the sound and sustainable development of China’s scientific and technological undertakings.
Competency-Oriented Curriculum Design of Calligraphy and Seal Carving in International Art Education: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Research
Against the dual background of the competency-oriented transformation of global education and the international dissemination of Chinese culture, calligraphy and seal carving, as important carriers of excellent traditional Chinese culture, have gradually integrated into international art education scenarios. However, current courses focus mainly on skill teaching and neglect the cultivation of core competencies, resulting in many limitations. Guided by core competencies, this paper defines core concepts such as international art education and core competencies of calligraphy and seal carving, constructs a theoretical framework for curriculum design based on relevant theories, analyzes the current status and problems of curriculum implementation, and proposes targeted optimization strategies. The research shows that the core competencies of calligraphy and seal carving cover four dimensions including artistic aesthetics and cultural understanding, and constructing a "goal-principle-element" trinity curriculum framework can effectively solve problems such as curriculum positioning deviation and content mismatch. This study aims to provide theoretical and practical guidance for the optimization of calligraphy and seal carving courses in international art education, and promote the coordinated development of traditional art dissemination and competency cultivation.
Research on the Integration of Authentic Corporate Corpora into Higher Vocational English Teaching under the Integration of Industry and Education Driven by Digital Technology
Under the dual context of digital transformation and the development of new quality productive forces, this study addresses the practical dilemma in Higher Vocational Public English teaching, where textbook materials are outdated and disconnected from corporate job requirements. It explores a new path for integrating authentic corporate corpora into teaching, driven by digital technology. Using a leading low-voltage electrical appliance enterprise in Wenzhou (Company T) as a case study, the research utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology to construct an industry-specific corpus. Through de-identification preprocessing, intelligent data mining, and professional pragmatic feature analysis, the study achieves the transformation of "native" corporate resources into dynamic pedagogical materials. Furthermore, a teaching model characterized by "digital intelligence platform support, authentic corpus driving, and professional task orientation" was developed and piloted through a one-semester stratified teaching program at a vocational college in Wenzhou.The results provide empirical support for the integration of “Job-Course-Competition-Certificate” in vocational English and offer a replicable paradigm for establishing long-term mechanisms for deep industry-education fusion in the digital intelligence era.
"AI Co-conspiracy" and the Reshaping of Teacher Roles: A Study on the Development Path of Novel Teaching Intelligence in Higher Education
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the pedagogical landscape of higher education, transforming the relationship between human teachers and intelligent machines from traditional "instrumental application" to "symbiotic collaboration." This paper introduces the concept of "AI Co-conspiring," which describes the deep synergy and bidirectional empowerment formed between teachers and AI under the guidance of teaching objectives. Under the "AI Co-conspiring" framework, the role of teachers faces a multifaceted transformation from "knowledge transmitter" to "learning ecosystem designer," "cognitive guide," and "value leader." Based on the concept of human-machine co-intelligence, this study systematically elaborates on the connotation of new teaching wisdom, reveals its dual developmental trajectory of "transformation of knowledge into wisdom" and "transformation of technology into wisdom," and constructs a three-stage progressive model of teaching wisdom generation encompassing "knowledge co-creation—thinking co-shaping—cognitive self-emergence." Further, the practical forms of new teaching wisdom are analyzed across four dimensions: teaching design wisdom, classroom interaction wisdom, evaluation feedback wisdom, and ethical judgment wisdom. Building on this foundation, the study proposes a multi-tiered teacher competency growth pathway centered on the TPAiK framework, a teaching support system oriented toward structural embedding, and an ethical framework guided by value-sensitive design as developmental pathways. The research demonstrates that "AI Co-conspiring" does not signify the dissolution of teacher subjectivity but rather presents an opportunity for the leapfrogging of teaching wisdom, ultimately aiming to construct a new higher education ecosystem characterized by human-machine collaboration and symbiotic prosperity.
A Study on Junior High School English Reading Teaching Using the Activity-Based Approach to English Learning
The purpose of this paper is to deeply explore the current situation of junior high school English reading teaching under the Activity-Based Approach to English Learning, and to analyze existing problems and their causes. This study identifies key issues in current teaching practices and explores feasible solutions. As an emerging approach to English teaching, Activity-Based Approach to English Learning plays a positive role in promoting junior high school English reading instruction and significantly improves the efficiency of reading teaching. However, various problems still exist in its practical application, making research on reading strategies based on this approach highly significant. The study finds that there are multiple problems in junior high school English reading teaching based on the Activity-Based Approach to English Learning, which are concentrated at both the teacher and student levels. These include teachers’ insufficient in-depth study of textbooks, students’ lack of interest in reading, and the uneven quality of the textbooks themselves. In response to these issues, this paper proposes reading teaching strategies based on the Activity-Based Approach to English Learning, aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of junior high school English reading instruction, promote innovation in traditional teaching methods, and meet the requirements of English curriculum standards.
Activity-Based Approach to English Learning
Research on Apprenticeship Mode Adapted to Integrated Circuit Talent Training under the New Type of "School-Within-Factory"
Aiming at the shortage of high-skilled talents in the integrated circuit (IC) industry and the pain points in traditional apprenticeship models (scenario segmentation, content lag, and single certification), this paper proposes and practices a modern apprenticeship innovation mode adapted to full-cycle IC talent training. Relying on the advanced semiconductor "New Type of School-Within-Factory" at Suzhou Industrial Park Institute of Vocational Technology, the mode takes "School-Enterprise Collaboration for Foundation Building, Real-Post Intensive Training for Skill Strengthening, and Parallel Education-Training for Quality Improvement" as its core concept. Through reconstructing the "Physical-Management-Resource" trinity entity of the school-factory, innovating the "Three Integrations and One" (scenario, content, and certification integration) education mechanism, and designing an apprentice growth path combining "Eight-Step Intensive Training" with the "Competency Account" system, the mode effectively achieves seamless transition for students from "beginners" to "quasi-employees" and then to "high-skilled craftsmen." Practice shows that this mode has increased the employment rate of graduates in related fields by 26% and significantly raised their starting monthly salaries, providing high-quality talent support for the IC industry with significant promotion value.
Cultivation of Senior English Reading Strategies Based on Cognitive Load
Against the backdrop of new curriculum reform emphasizing core competencies, English reading is increasingly valued for its role in language acquisition and holistic development. However, high school English reading instruction faces persistent challenges, as students often struggle to master effective strategies to improve efficiency. From a cognitive load perspective, suboptimal teaching approaches may impose excessive cognitive burdens on learners. To address this, this study investigates factors influencing senior high school students’ English reading through the cognitive load theory and proposes feasible reading strategies. By reviewing relevant domestic and international literature and analyzing teaching cases, this research examines the cultivation of English reading strategies within a cognitive load framework. Five practical strategies are proposed: time allocation, attention management, information processing, schema automation, and schema construction. These strategies aim to inform teaching practices, support learners in reading more effectively, and foster autonomous learning abilities, thereby equipping students to better navigate the information era and engage in knowledge innovation in the future.
Research on the Mechanism of Party Building Leading the Integration of Industry and Education for Collaborative Education in Higher Vocational Colleges
In the dual context of rapid evolution of new types of productive forces and the high-quality development of vocational education, Party leadership serves as a key lever to address the persistent challenges of industry-education integration in vocational colleges, where collaboration often lacks depth and cohesion. Based on theories of collaborative governance and stakeholder engagement, this study examines the intrinsic logic and core contradictions of Party-led industry-education integration and coordinated talent cultivation, considering the institutional positioning and contemporary mission of vocational colleges. A systematic mechanism is constructed across four dimensions: ideology, organization, talent cultivation, and evaluation. Practical measures are proposed to ensure implementation, providing both theoretical guidance and a practical model for enhancing the quality of technical and skilled talent development through Party-led empowerment of industry-education integration.
Analysis of the efficiency of scientific research in universities in Jiangsu Province-based on indicators at different levels
A fair and reasonable evaluation of scientific research efficiency is a necessary means to optimize the allocation of scientific research res ources in universities and improve the efficiency of scientific research management. It is an effective way to implement the "double first-class" const ruction "performance evaluation dynamic support". This paper selects 15 “double first-class” constructions and 19 ordinary undergraduate universities i n Jiangsu Province, constructs a three-level indicator system with different focuses, and uses the super-efficiency DEA-BCC model to conduct static scientific research on Jiangsu Province’s universities from 2012 to 2017. Analysis of ef ficiency changes. The study found that the average level of scientific research efficiency of universities in Jiangsu Province is relatively high and m aintains a certain growth rate. However, under the index system that emphasizes quantity, quality, and long-term benefits, the scientific research efficiency of Jiangsu Province presents a high-low-high V-shaped characteristic; The scientific research efficiency of universities in Jiangsu province can be divided into four types. Most universities belong to the stage of high-s cale efficiency and low pure technical efficiency; the low scientific research efficiency of some provincial universities is affected by the small scale, resource allocation and low management level.
Study on the Influencing Factors of College Students' Autonomous Learning Ability in Basic Mathematics Courses Based on SEM
To address the predicament in cultivating college students' autonomous learning ability in basic mathematics courses amid the digital transformation of higher education, this study constructs a multi-dimensional influencing factor model based on Bandura's tripartite reciprocal determinism theory and Zimmerman's self-regulated learning theory. An empirical analysis is conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with 595 valid questionnaires as samples. The results show that teacher support and digital literacy are core driving factors: they not only directly and positively affect autonomous learning ability but also exert indirect effects through the chain mediating path of "mathematical self-efficacy → learning strategies and self-regulation". Neither the direct nor indirect effects of the learning environment are significant. The conclusions deepen the application of autonomous learning theory in disciplinary contexts and provide theoretical references for colleges and universities to implement targeted teaching interventions and optimize basic mathematics courses.
Research on the Application of Laws Protecting Workers' Rights and Interests During the Probation Period - From the Perspective of the "Labor Contract Law"
In the modern labor relations system, the probation period serves as an important link between employers and employees, representing a crucial stage for both parties to mutually assess and adapt to each other. Currently, the imbalance between supply and demand in China's labor market still persists in some sectors, with employees remaining in a relatively vulnerable position within labor rela-tions. Some employers, leveraging their informational advantages and dominant position, frequently circumvent legal regulations and infringe upon the rights and interests of employees during the probation period. Such behaviors not only seriously harm the legitimate rights and interests of employees, trigger a large number of labor disputes, but also disrupt the fair competition order in the labor market and affect the harmony and stability of labor relations. According to sta-tistics from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, in the past five years, disputes involving the probation period have accounted for an average of 18.7% of labor dispute cases nationwide, showing a rising trend year by year. Among them, disputes over probationary wages, termination of labor contracts, and agreement on the duration of the probation period have become the three major types of disputes, accounting for 35.2%, 31.5%, and 20.3% of probation-related disputes respectively. This data fully reflects the urgent reality of protecting employees' rights and interests during the probation period and exposes many issues in the current application of laws. Therefore, from the perspective of the Labor Contract Law, it is of great practical significance to conduct an in-depth study on the legal application issues concerning the protection of employees' rights and interests during the probation period.
protection of workers' rights and interests
AI-driven: An Exploration of the Pathways to Reshape the Ecosystem of Quality Education
This study investigates the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reshaping the quality education ecosystem, focusing on key pathways and associated challenges. It addresses the current limitations in personalization, accessibility, and scalability within traditional educational methods, arguing that AI offers innovative solutions through personalized learning experiences, intelligent tutoring systems, and automated administrative tasks. The research explores the ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and the digital divide that must be addressed for equitable and responsible AI implementation. The study employs a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and theoretical frameworks to identify specific pathways for AI to enhance education quality. It examines the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into various educational facets, proposes strategies for mitigating biases in AI algorithms, and develops a framework for responsible AI implementation, emphasizing data privacy and equity. The expected outcomes include a detailed analysis of AI's impact on teacher roles, pedagogical practices, and student learning outcomes. Furthermore, it offers recommendations for teacher training and strategies for bridging the digital divide. This research contributes to the understanding of how AI can revolutionize education while ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and ethical considerations are prioritized.
A Literature Review on the Strengths Perspective Theory
The Strengths Perspective emerged in the late 1980s as a significant critique and transcendence of the traditional problem-oriented approach in social work. This theory emphasizes starting from the potential and strengths of individuals, families, and communities, mobilizing resources, fostering collaboration, and restoring hope to empower clients as agents of change. This paper systematically reviews the theoretical origins, core concepts, and application status of the Strengths Perspective in Chinese social work practice, focusing on three key fields: mental health, elderly services, and child, youth, and family services. It analyzes the characteristics and limitations of its localized practice. The study finds that the Strengths Perspective in China shows field concentration and methodological diversity, yet also faces challenges such as conceptual generalization and insufficient structural response. Future development should promote the integration of the Strengths Perspective with problem-oriented approaches, and strengthen its theoretical awareness and practical reflection within specific socio-cultural contexts, so as to advance from "conceptual transplantation" to "localized integration."
A Study on Pathways and Strategies for Improving Digital Literacy among Elderly Mongolians
Against the backdrop of rapid development of digital technology, digitalization has profoundly changed the way society operates and residents live. However, with the deepening of population aging, the "digital divide" faced by the elderly in integrating into the digital society is becoming increasingly prominent, especially among the elderly in ethnic minority areas. The overall digital literacy level of Mongolian elderly is relatively low due to multiple factors such as age characteristics, education level, language and culture, and regional development conditions, which restricts their ability to equally enjoy digital public services and participate in social life. This paper, based on defining the concepts of digital literacy, the digital divide among the elderly, and Mongolian elderly, systematically analyzes the main problems existing in the process of improving digital literacy among Mongolian elderly, including insufficient digital awareness, weak digital skills, lack of learning support resources, language and cultural barriers, insufficient digital security awareness, and limited family and social support. To address these problems, this paper proposes corresponding paths and countermeasures from the aspects of optimizing an age-friendly and ethnically-oriented digital environment, constructing a tiered and categorized digital literacy training system, strengthening community platform support, leveraging the role of families and intergenerational mutual assistance, strengthening digital security education, and improving policy support and collaborative governance mechanisms. The study suggests that multi-stakeholder collaboration and systematic advancement can help improve the digital literacy of Mongolian elderly, promote their better integration into the digital society, and achieve the goal of active aging.
Analysis of Usage Characteristics of Sports Social Platforms Among University Students in Zhaoqing City
This study surveyed 800 college students in Zhaoqing City using questionnaires and field observations to analyze their usage of sports social platforms and the influencing factors. The results show that these platforms are widely used, with Keep being the most frequently used, accounting for 52.5% of users; 40% of students use them 3-4 times per week. The utilization rates of virtual reward and social interaction functions are 75% and 70%, respectively. These platforms are primarily used during running and gym workouts, with the core purposes being data tracking and seeking social recognition. Factors affecting usage are divided into internal and external factors: personal achievement motivation, social needs, and time management are the main internal factors; platform usability, peer influence, and the university's sports atmosphere are key external factors. This research can provide references for universities to optimize sports activities and for platforms to improve their features, thereby helping to increase college students' participation in sports.
Digital Dilemmas and Practical Paths of Vocational Education
Digital transformation has emerged as a core strategy for advancing high-quality development in China’s vocational education and reshaping the global competitive landscape of human resources. By integrating cutting-edge findings from domestic research, this paper systematically explores the theoretical foundations, international experiences, realistic dilemmas, and implementation paths of digital transformation in vocational education. First, it elucidates the evolution of digital transformation from a technical tool to a systemic paradigm shift and analyzes the connotation of vocational education digitalization based on the "dual-element, four-dimensional" drive and the "Unity of Dao and Qi" (Essence and Tools) philosophy. Second, it discusses the research significance of digital transformation in promoting the "Integration of the Four Chains" and constructing a new educational ecosystem. Furthermore, it provides an in-depth analysis of localized challenges in China, including cognitive biases, cost pressures, low utilization of resource libraries, and insufficient faculty competency. Finally, the paper proposes strategies such as upgrading digital infrastructure, reshaping competency-oriented modular curricula, implementing industry-education collaborative smart governance, and establishing a digital competency system for faculty. This study aims to provide theoretical support for building a new ecosystem of digital vocational education with Chinese characteristics, facilitating a holistic leap from traditional educational models to modern governance systems.