ECNU Review of Education

An ROE study reveals that fintech isn't just about money—it helps close education gaps too, by Lianxing Yang & Yunzhe Hong. By boosting digital infrastructure, household income, and public spending, it opens up fairer access to learning, especially in underserved regions.

A study in ROE shows how China is reshaping rural teacher quality—not with top-down mandates, but through collaborative networks of normal colleges, by Jian Zhao @ECNUER. The "1+M+N" model offers fresh insights for strengthening hard-to-staff schools anywhere.

Post-pandemic, Thailand's schools face a crossroads: Stick with old standards or embrace competency-based learning? An ROE policy review reveals gaps in communication and teacher readiness, by Jatupol Sangwanglao @HKUniversity. Tech isn't the only answer.

Shanghai's pandemic TV classes reached most kids. But an ROE study finds it wasn't all smooth sailing—especially for stressed, highly-educated parents juggling work and screen time, by Jiani Rong, Shuangye Chen @shynicola & Xiaozhe Yang.

Imagine classrooms transformed by AI! An ROE study by Prof Yong Zhao @YongZhaoEd invites us to reimagine schooling beyond old rules, with students at the center, personalized learning driven by generative AI, and hands-on problem solving.

This ROE study uses HKU's Common Core to explore interdisciplinary general ed design, proposing four key dimensions, by Adrian Man-Ho Lam @hku_education. Ideal curricula are broad and flexible, with active teaching and assessments fostering students' core skills and attitudes.

China's doctor shortage isn't just about numbers—it's about how they’re trained. Fewer schools but packed classrooms. This ROE study @PKU1898 compares global data and asks: should China expand or rethink its medical education?

Not all teacher leaders hold formal positions—some emerge through reflection. An ROE study reveals that preservice teachers who reflect more deeply also show early signs of teacher leadership, by Ye Wang, James Ko & Haiyan Qian @FEHD_EdUHK.

Very interesting study to measure and visualize collectivism culturally and geographically

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Are science competitions just about winning? An ROE case study on China's youth innovation contests shows how they create unique "school-club-competition" learning ecosystems, reshaping how young talents engage with real-world research, by Xian Song & Wenwen Zhu.

How can math class become more creative? This ROE research shows that when students are given voice and choice in dialogue, their sense of authorship grows—turning them into active "authors" of their own learning, by Wing Kin Cheng, Oi-Lam Ng and Yujing Ni from @CUHKofficial.

China now hosts the world's largest engineering education system. This ROE research traces its massive expansion and quality reforms over two decades, examining how it shapes global talent and faces future challenges in a tech-driven era, by Zhengyang Wu @2024_HUST.

How do German universities foster cultural integration on campus? An ROE study explores their decades-long journey in transcultural education, offering practical insights for building inclusive academic communities in our interconnected world.

Does merit pay motivate teachers? An ROE study in Shenzhen schools reveals a conflict: such pay schemes may overlook teaching's collaborative nature and can even reduce teachers' own drive to educate, by Hejia Shi & Dan Wang from @HKUniversity.

An ROE experiment shows that hands-on activities significantly boost preschoolers' motivation and confidence, by researchers from Çukurova University @cukurovaedutr. Simple, open-ended experiments help children see science as fun and achievable—regardless of gender.

Do top managers' university backgrounds influence their companies' giving? New ROE research reveals that firms led by graduates from elite universities engage more deeply in social and educational causes, by Xiaolan Zhou & Kailin Wu from @ECNUER.

Post-pandemic, Thailand's schools face a crossroads: Stick with old standards or embrace competency-based learning? An ROE policy review reveals gaps in communication and teacher readiness, by Jatupol Sangwanglao @HKUniversity. Tech isn't the only answer.

Imagine classrooms transformed by AI! An ROE study by Prof Yong Zhao @YongZhaoEd invites us to reimagine schooling beyond old rules, with students at the center, personalized learning driven by generative AI, and hands-on problem solving.

How do Chinese teachers adapt lessons for diverse classrooms? This ROE study explores unique strategies from flexible grouping to tech tools—rooted in Confucian "teaching by aptitude," by Meijie Bi @StudyatZJNU, Katrien Struyven @uhasselt & Chang Zhu @VUBrussel.