International Educational Research

Communities of Practice for Transforming Tacit Knowledge into Explicit Knowledge in Autism Literacy: A Comparative Study of Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Paraguay

Cristiano De Angelis — 2025-03-28

This study examines pedagogical practices for autism literacy across four countries and explores the potential of establishing a communication network to facilitate the effective exchange of knowledge and experiences. By leveraging local cultural strategies, knowledge management, and organizational intelligence, the research aims to transform tacit knowledge—common in languages with phonetic simplicity, such as Latin-based languages—into explicit knowledge, particularly in countries with law-based educational frameworks.
The study addresses key challenges in autism learning, including inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anxiety, irritability, tantrums, defiance, and aggression. These difficulties are compounded by the widespread lack of recognition of the heterogeneity within the autism spectrum.

Through interviews conducted in the selected countries, this research seeks to answer the following question: To what extent does the transformation of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge impact autism literacy? The findings suggest that communities of practice play a crucial role in supporting pedagogical approaches, as many educators and caregivers feel overwhelmed and discouraged, often abandoning efforts due to a lack of understanding of literacy concepts, such as writing.

Based on these insights, the study proposes the implementation of the phonemic method for literacy, along with a knowledge management portal that integrates learning resources, communities of practice, expert analyses, and semantic web technologies to enhance organizational intelligence in autism education.

A Study on the Adaptation of Ideological and Political Education of College Students with Disabilities in Integrated Education

Zhang Boya — 2025-05-08

Under the background of integrated education, the adaptability of ideological and political education for college students with disabilities has become an important issue in promoting educational equity and comprehensive development of individuals. Currently, college students with disabilities generally face difficulties in adaptation in cognitive, emotional, behavioral and psychological levels, and the traditional education model is difficult to meet their special needs. Based on the reality, the study analyzes the multi-dimensional impacts of education content, teacher strength, campus environment and social support on adaptability, and puts forward systematic countermeasures centered on personalized education methods, specialized teacher training, and inclusive culture construction, aiming to break through the existing educational barriers and promote the real “integration” of disabled college students in ideological and value shaping. The aim is to break through the existing educational barriers and promote the real “integration” of disabled college students in the ideological value shaping. The study provides theoretical references for optimizing the path of ideological and political education for special groups, and also injects new thoughts into the practice of educational equity.

The Cultivation of Quality and Ability of Environmental Design Professionals in Universities under the Digital Background

Huan Huang — 2025-05-19

Grasping the talent demand orientation and vigorously cultivating applied talents with practical and innovative abilities are in line with the professional talent training goals of universities in the digital age. Reflecting on the current talent cultivation system in the field of environmental design based on the school's own educational model and talent cultivation status, keeping pace with the times, following the laws of sustainable development, and exploring strategies for professional talent cultivation in the digital age is the historical mission of environmental art and design education. Actively adjusting the professional system, determining training objectives based on market demand, continuously reforming teaching methods, and restructuring the curriculum system, with the aim of enhancing students' innovative and practical abilities in the field of professional design, and solving the practical problems of graduates' employment and entrepreneurship difficulties.

Practical Exploration of Artificial Intelligence Enabling Secondary Image Design Teaching-Taking Hair Design Course as an Example

Ying Qiaomeng — 2025-05-24

The application of artificial intelligence in the field of education is extensive and in-depth, and its influence should not be underestimated. Taking the hairstyling course as an example, this paper explores the application practice of artificial intelligence in image design professional teaching and analyzes the current challenges faced by artificial intelligence in professional teaching. It aims to promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology and secondary image design professional teaching, and provide strong support for the digital transformation of image design education.

Exploration of the Path of Digital Empowerment of Home-School-Community Collaborative Education

Du Yanqing — 2025-06-04

The purpose of this study is to explore the effective path of home-school-community collaborative education under digital empowerment, so as to promote the all-round development of students' morality, intelligence, physical fitness, art and labor. Based on the implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Promotion of Family Education under the background of the "double reduction" policy, and combined with the relevant research results at home and abroad, this study analyzes the current challenges faced by home-school-community collaborative education, such as insufficient parental participation, imperfect school family education guidance service system, and weak ability to integrate social resources. Make full use of digital technology to build a new model of "three-in-one" home-school-community collaborative education, that is, with the school as the core, the family as the foundation, and the society as the supplement, the three parties work together to jointly promote the healthy growth of students.

The Psychological Benefits of Virtual Forest Bathing: A Classroom-Based Study Using Simulated Nature Exposure

Ni Kang — 2025-06-04

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a practice origin in Japanese culture that involves immersive exposure to natural environments to promote health and well-being. This study investigates the efficacy of a virtual forest bathing experience in a university classroom setting, where logistical constraints prevent direct access to natural environments. Using a 5-minute video simulating a forest walk, this study measured psychological changes in 27 students via the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) before and after exposure. Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed significant reductions in negative affect (e.g., guilt, fear, nervousness) with p-values <0.05, while positive affect remained largely unchanged. Participant feedback confirmed subjective improvements in mood and enhanced student engagement through experiential learning, suggesting that brief virtual nature exposure can produce measurable psychological and educational benefits. These findings highlight the potential of virtual interventions as accessible tools for promoting mental health and advancing landscape architecture education.

A Study on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Integrating the Traditional Culture of the 24 Solar Terms into the Kindergarten Curriculum

Wu Junmei — 2025-06-10

As a crystallization of the wisdom of Chinese farming civilization, the 24 solar terms carry the natural philosophy of the unity of man and nature and the aesthetics of life. The current kindergarten curriculum has a superficial tendency to absorb the culture of festivals and seasons: activities focus on single festivals such as the winter solstice and the Qingming Festival, and lack a systematic design throughout the year; urbanization has weakened the children's direct experience of perceiving changes in the weather, and the lack of teaching materials and teachers has further exacerbated the faults in the cultural inheritance. Incorporating festivals into early childhood education is not only a response to the policy direction of traditional cultural revival, but also an inevitable way to cultivate children's natural cognition and humanistic sentiments by observing the awakening of insects in the wake of hibernation and measuring the sunshine at the summer solstice, etc. It is urgent to build a scientific and localized curriculum paradigm.

Research on Influencing Factors of Medical Students' Interest in Computer Basic Curriculum Learning

Yong Yu — 2025-06-12

Enhancing medical students' interest in Computer Basic Curriculum Learning learning is crucial for comprehensively improving their computational thinking and information literacy. This study conducted a questionnaire survey among students at Hubei University of Medicine. The results indicate that factors such as the institution’s learning environment, academic atmosphere, and examination integrity; the course’s nature and assessment methods; teachers’ qualifications, pedagogical approaches, and content delivery; as well as students’ learning motivation, gender, and academic background significantly influence medical students’ interest in this Computer Basic Curriculum. By integrating the unique characteristics of computer science education, this research explores strategies to maximize student engagement, which holds profound significance for cultivating well-rounded medical professionals [1].

Research on Strategies for Promoting Regional Modern Service Industry Development from the Perspective of Mobile E-commerce in Higher Vocational Education

Wu Fuyong — 2025-06-14

With the rapid development of mobile e-commerce, higher vocational education plays a crucial role in promoting the development of the regional modern service industry. This paper, based on the perspective of mobile e-commerce, investigates the role and strategies of higher vocational education in regional modern service industry development. Firstly, it provides an overview of the current status of mobile e-commerce and higher vocational education, along with relevant research findings. Secondly, it explores the correlation between mobile e-commerce and higher vocational education, proposing strategies and measures for higher vocational education in nurturing mobile e-commerce talents. Furthermore, it analyzes the definition and characteristics of the regional modern service industry, elucidating the supportive role of higher vocational education in its development and suggesting specific strategies. Subsequently, through practical examples and case studies, it introduces cases of higher vocational education in specific regions and their impact on the development of the regional modern service industry, evaluating the implementation process and outcomes, summarizing experiences and insights. Finally, the paper presents policy recommendations and prospects, including government policy support and guidance for higher vocational education, directions and planning for higher vocational education in future mobile e-commerce and regional modern service industry development, as well as prospects for future research directions and application promotion. The aim of this paper is to provide theoretical and practical guidance for higher vocational education and the development of the regional modern service industry, promoting economic development and social progress.

Synergistic Development of Vocational Education and Regional Economy in the Era of High-Quality Growth

Huang Bing — 2025-06-14

This paper examines the symbiotic relationship between vocational education and regional economies in the context of high-quality development. It outlines the research's context, objectives, and significance, emphasizing the concept of high-quality development and its theoretical underpinnings. It reviews international and domestic research, exploring vocational education's essence, prerequisites, functions, and importance within high-quality development. The paper analyzes the co-evolution of regional economies and vocational education, examining their dynamic interplay, the regional economy's vocational education needs, and the reciprocal impacts. Case studies illustrate successful development in specific regions, offering insights and lessons. Policy recommendations and future prospects encompass policy support, reform challenges, and future research directions within high-quality development. In conclusion, the paper synthesizes key findings, providing practical insights and policy guidance on harmonizing vocational education and regional economic growth.

Practice and Innovation in Laboratory Management for Industrial Robots Under the Modern Industrial College Model

Yuefei Wang — 2025-06-17

To promote the effective application of industrial robot technology in integrated engineering teaching methods within universities, this study analyzes the background of modern industrial colleges deepening industry-education integration and advancing collaborative education. Using the KUKA industrial robot laboratory as a platform, a practical teaching model of " PDCA cycle with flipped classroom" is proposed. Through innovative approaches such as safety management system optimization and digital twin applications, after four years of teaching practice, the industrial robot laboratory has maintained high-quality experimental and practical training courses even under high operational loads. This management model can serve as an important reference for laboratory management in modern industrial colleges.