Volume 67

This paper is about transformative trends in education, exploring learning, teaching methodologies, and management of school leadership, which will redefine education in the next ten years and beyond. The concept of personalized learning, the integration of technology in study activities, and the reform of leadership from the traditional, routine-oriented style into the more open, adaptive one are the critical issues of the research currently being conducted. These changes referring to personal learning differences, lifelong learning, and collaborative environment are meant to make them more evolved or advanced. Through the analysis, teachers being purely instructors changed to facilitators of learning, cultural responsiveness to teaching was emphasized, and the impossibility of attaining good outcomes without digitalization was brought into view. On the other hand, transformational leadership is especially relevant for change management with respect to community participation and data-based decision-making. This view of all angles on the future shows how the education systems that tend to be more flexible and diverse, as well as the ones that are better suited to meet all the diverse learning needs of all students, are the ones to thrive in this new global paradigm.

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Syntactic priming plays a crucial role in language teaching and learning. This paper reviews studies on syntactic priming among Chinese English learners over the past decade, highlighting the various research paradigms employed, such as picture-description paradigm, sentence-fragment completion paradigm and continuation paradigm, as well as their respective advantages and disadvantages. It also delves into three key factors that influence syntactic priming: learner characteristics, material features, and test task, examining these factors from multiple perspectives, including working memory, repetitive words, and task intensity. By comparing different studies, the paper points out how these factors function and discusses whether they have a positive relationship with syntactic priming. Also, possible reasons for the contradictory findings in some studies have been explored. The paper concludes by summarizing current research finding, putting forward problems existing in present studies, and identifying gaps for future exploration, aiming to offer insights and directions for ongoing research in this area.

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This article explores strategies to enhance the grammatical understanding and communicative competence of intermediate-level adult second language learners by designing targeted pedagogical activities. It focuses on how pre-task, while-task, and post-task activities can effectively support learners in grasping complex grammatical concepts and applying them in real-world communicative scenarios. The study emphasizes that using grammar in authentic contexts significantly improves learners’ ability to communicate fluently in English, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.By integrating theory with practice, the article underlines the importance of designing teaching activities that are not only engaging but also aligned with the specific learning needs of adult students. The pre-task phase activates prior knowledge and introduces essential terms, while the while-task phase deepens understanding through critical discussion and note-taking. The post-task phase reinforces the application of learned grammar through role-plays and reflective writing, ensuring that learners can transfer their grammatical knowledge to everyday communication situations.Furthermore, the article provides practical insights into teaching strategies that foster active learning and critical thinking, encouraging learners to not only memorize grammar rules but also use them creatively in meaningful interactions. These strategies offer valuable guidance for educators in creating more effective grammar instruction plans tailored to adult learners' unique needs, ultimately enhancing both their linguistic proficiency and problem-solving skills.

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College teachers now have more opportunities to engage in transnational education as people enter a new era of globalization and the shift toward a knowledge-based society. However, they also face various challenges in social adaptation. It has become a critical issue to enhance the sense of belonging and career resilience of the returnees from universities. By using a qualitative research method with the data from a respective provincial university in China, this study aims to explore the process and influencing factors of the social adaptation of returnees and finds that the social adaptation of returnees has gone through the process of longing, division, adjustment, and integration, which varies with individual and cultural differences. Social adaptation is similar to the swing and vibration of a clock. The working environment is the primary source of adverse cultural impact and one’s social network support is negatively associated with social adaptation. Also, self-efficacy and informal social support networks play key roles in the adaptation process. To mitigate the re-entry shock, recommendations include optimizing work environments, providing emotional counseling, and enhancing organizational structures.

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This paper compares the selection systems for elite art talents in China and the UK, using art entrance examinations as a case study. The study explores the differences, underlying reasons, problems, and reflections on the two countries’ selection systems, and proposes relatively detailed reform plans. The research concludes that while China’s unified examination system is rigorous, it is overly rigid and fails to fully consider students’ professional interests, potentially leading to the loss of promising talents. On the other hand, the UK’s selection criteria, though flexible, are highly subjective and tend to overlook the training of basic skills, potentially favoring innovation at the expense of technical ability. It is suggested that both countries should learn from each other’s strengths to further reform their systems. China could adopt the UK’s A-Level system, gradually reform the unified examination into an elective system, and establish a national-level art recommendation letter system with endorsements from artists as core evaluators. Meanwhile, the UK could learn from China’s nine-year compulsory education system by popularizing art education and emphasizing the cultivation of technical skills, with the reform of one technical skill subject into a compulsory examination subject.

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This essay is a unified study of the formation and development of Italian Neorealist cinema in Italy from the pre-World War I period to the post-World War II period as the time of study. Taking Italian Neorealism as an example, it explores the relationship between the suffering of the times and the rise of art. In addition to how Italian Neorealism was born against the backdrop of war and social upheaval, it influenced the subsequent French New Wave cinema and global cinema, and in particular generated far-reaching references in Third World cinema. By analyzing the gradual decline of Italian cinema from its peak in the early twentieth century, which relied on its historical and cultural heritage, through the impact of Hollywood globalization and the economic hardships of World War I, all the way to the suffering of Italian society and the collapse of the economic market during and after World War II, the study demonstrates how Italian Neorealism, through its use of long shot filming, non-professional actors, live-action productions, and documentary narratives, redefined the mission of cinematic art beyond its traditional entertainment function to give voice to the underclass. The article delves further into the influence of Italian Neorealism on the French New Wave and Third World cinema, particularly regarding its influence on social realism and political critique. It is expected to continue inspiring future filmmakers, especially those working in independent and developing country cinema.

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Educational equity is a core value in modern society, centered on the principle that everyone should have equal rights and opportunities to access education. In higher education, educational equity directly impacts individuals’ ability to pursue fair opportunities, which in turn influences their career prospects and social standing. This article aims to explore the impact of educational equity on access to higher education. By conducting interviews with educators and analyzing both domestic and international literature, this study analyzed factors such as the allocation of educational resources, family economic and educational backgrounds, and educational policies. The findings highlight the important role of educational equity in the distribution of opportunities in higher education. Research has found that educational equity is crucial not only for individual growth and development but also as a key indicator of social equity and justice. This article proposes a series of strategies aimed at promoting educational equity and expanding access to higher education.

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Symbolic imagery is an important element of cross-cultural literary studies and plays an important role in cross-cultural literary studies. Symbolic imagery is often related to the emotion and theme of the work, and there are significant cultural differences, if not fully understood, it will lead to the loss of the original image and the lack of cultural connotation. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the cross-cultural literary research of symbolic imagery, and grasp its commonality in the literary and artistic theories of Chinese and Western personalities. Imagery is defined differently in China and the West, but it is an element . The understanding of imagery can be divided into: "extension" and "connotation", which can be understood from the shared context or the special context, which is of great significance to our cross-cultural literature research.

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As one of the outstanding directors in the history of world cinema, Akira Kurosawa's film works have profoundly influenced the development of global cinematic art. Among them, Throne of Blood (1957), as his adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth, not only demonstrates Kurosawa's precise grasp of the spirit of the original text, but also makes bold innovations in artistic creation, especially his unique use of the art of white space, which adds abundant artistic charm and depth to the film. As a core element of East Asian aesthetics and artistic expression, the use of white space in Throne of Blood brings unprecedented effects to the narrative, visual presentation and psychological portrayal of the film. Therefore, an in-depth study of the art of white space in Throne of Blood is of great significance in understanding Kurosawa's artistic style, the embodiment of East Asian aesthetics in the film, and the diversity of artistic expressions. The purpose of this study is to delve into the art of whitespace in Akira Kurosawa's film Throne of Blood, specifically examining its multiple roles in storytelling, visual expression and psychological depth, and how these roles work together to elevate the film to new heights of artistic achievement.

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Recently, children are more likely to experience mental health issues because of the increasing stress. Pet-assisted therapy (PAT) can set up a safe relationship between children and therapist and provide emotional support to children through the interaction between children and animals. This literature review is intended to explore the effect of PAT on children and children with diseases. The results display that PAT can promote children’s emotional understanding capacity and self-confidence and alleviate the negative impacts of childhood trauma. In addition, it can decrease children’s negative emotions resulting from hospitalization and benefit special needs children and their families. However, existing experimental results are inconsistent in the aspect of its effects on physical arousal. Hence, studies focused on physical arousal are needed to further support the effects of PAT on children’s mental health. In terms of application, it is expected to improve children’s psychological well-being by conducting in healthcare, homes, and school settings.

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