Shanlax International Journal of Education

The Impact of Aesthetic Education and Academic Management on the Innovative Development of Higher Vocational Colleges in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, China

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This research aimed to explore the impact of aesthetic education factors on academic management in higher vocational colleges in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. It also aims to analyze how this influences the higher vocational colleges’ innovative development. Furthermore, the study examines the effect of academic management factors on the innovative development at higher vocational colleges in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. A quantitative research method was adopted, with data collected through online questionnaires. The sample size of this study was 417, including 57 teachers, 353 students, and 7 school administrators. In order to analyze the data, reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were employed. This research shows that aesthetic education has a positive impact on the academic management of higher vocational colleges in Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province (0.587) at 0.01 level. The aesthetic education also has a positive impact on innovative development (0.570) at 0.01 level. Moreover, the study also demonstrates that effective academic management has a significant positive impact on innovative development (0.659) at the 0.01 significance level. In addition, this study makes a valuable intellectual contribution to the construction strategy of aesthetic education in local higher vocational colleges and provides important insights for policymakers, educators and administrators. It also offers valuable references for advancing innovation development of vocational education in the Yuncheng area, which is of a wide application value.

Development and Validation of an Attitude Scale towards Teaching

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A successful teaching-learning process depends heavily on teaching. Wherein the teaching process greatly benefits from the involvement of prospective teachers. They need to approach the teaching with a positive attitude for the teaching-learning process to be effective. Therefore, a reliable instrument is required for assessing the prospective teachers’ attitudes toward teaching. The study sample was chosen using convenient sampling and snowball sampling techniques due to the challenges and constraints associated with contacting prospective teachers. The study used 818 prospective teachers’ derived scores for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. After the literature review, draft scale items were developed. Field experts assessed the items for face and content validity, and the scale was finalized. Researchers tested the construct validity using EFA. The scale included twenty-eight (28) items with seven sub dimensions, according to the analysis’s findings. Following EFA, eighteen (18) items across seven sub dimensions were kept. Finally, CFA examined the scale, which consisted of 18 items, to create a path diagram. To assess the scale’s reliability, the internal consistency coefficients for Cronbach Alpha were evaluated. The attitude scale is able to measure prospective teachers’ attitudes toward teaching, according to all of these findings. The final scale will be play significant role for measuring attitudes towards teaching for prospective teachers as well as in-service teachers.

The The Results of Research Competencies Developed for Learning Development of Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University’s Student Teachers

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This research is aimed at examining the effects of developing research competencies to enhance the current learning of student teachers at Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University. This study focuses on participants before, during, and after the implementation of the proposed model. The sample consists of 35 fourth-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program during the first semester of the 2024 academic year at the Faculty of Education, Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University, and were selected through multi-stage sampling. The research instruments include: A research competency development program aimed at enhancing learning, A multiple-choice test with four options consisting of 15 items to assess their acquired knowledge related to research for learning development. A 15-item, 5-point rating scale to evaluate research skills for learning development. A 15-item 5-point rating scale to assess attitudes toward research for learning development, along with a 15-item, 3-point rating scale to evaluate research report. This data was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and repeated measures and a one-way analysis of these variances. The research results found that Student Teachers demonstrated significantly higher research knowledge and research skills for learning development after implementing the model compared to during and before the implementation, with statistical significance at the .05 level. Additionally, their personal attributes after implementing the model were significantly higher than those before the implementation, also at the .05 level of significance. However, the difference in personal attributes between the post-implementation and during the implementation stages was not statistically significant. Lastly, the evaluation of research report indicated a high level of quality.

The Quality Improvement Path for Optimizing the Talent Training Program of Dance Professionals in Dalian Art College, Liaoning Province, China

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This study examines the impact of quality improvement pathways on optimizing the training program for dance professionals at Dalian Art College in China. The study aims to address the need for effective training arrangements to improve student achievement and meet society’s demand for skilled professionals. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 316 participants using a simple random sample method. Descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to evaluate the proposed hypotheses. The results show that the quality improvement path has a positive impact on the optimization of talent training plans, thus promoting the professional development of dance graduates. The results are statistically significant at the 0.01 level. This research not only provides practical insights for improving talent development programs and advancing the dance industry but also contributes to the broader academic discussion of artistic dance professionals. In addition, it aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS), in particular quality education (SDG4) to ensure quality dance education and promote equity in education, and satisfactory work and economic growth by increasing career opportunities for dance professionals. The study also supports gender equality by providing equitable educational resources and opportunities for all dancers. Overall, this holistic quality improvement path promotes individual career development while contributing to sustainable development and gender equality in society.

The Role of Sequences in Harmony Education

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This study aims to examine how sequences are addressed in harmony textbooks published in Turkey and to highlight their significance in harmony education. Sequences play a crucial role in both thematic and harmonic development, contributing significantly to the enrichment of musical structures. However, it has been observed that sequences are often superficially addressed or limited to practical applications in Turkish harmony education materials. This limitation hinders students’ understanding of the theoretical foundations of sequences and their ability to apply them effectively.
The research adopts a qualitative approach, employing document analysis as its primary method. The sample comprises 14 widely used harmony textbooks in Turkey, analyzed for their theoretical explanations, practical examples, and educational treatment of sequences. The data were evaluated using content analysis to identify the role, scope, and deficiencies of sequences in harmony education.
The findings reveal that sequences are generally treated superficially in most harmony textbooks in Turkey and are rarely integrated into broader theoretical contexts. Nevertheless, some textbooks provide more detailed theoretical and practical insights into sequences. The study emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach to incorporating sequences into harmony education and offers suggestions for addressing these gaps.
This research serves as a valuable resource for academics and educators in music education, providing guidance on how sequences can be more effectively integrated into educational contexts. The findings also aim to contribute to the improvement of harmony education materials in Turkey. This study offers several recommendations for enhancing the integration of sequences in harmony education. First, educational materials should be developed to provide a detailed explanation of the theoretical foundations and various types of sequences, and sequences should be incorporated as a fundamental topic in the curriculum. Additionally, supporting materials should be provided to help educators utilize sequences more effectively in an educational context, and greater emphasis should be placed on the use of visual and auditory resources to enhance students’ understanding of the subject. In line with these recommendations, this study aims to contribute to the improvement of harmony education materials and to provide a framework for a more effective approach to teaching sequences in music education.