On the evening of April 4, the College of Joint Education convened a discussion on the curriculum, teaching methodology, graduation requirements, and evaluation of the two enrollment specialties of the Master of Education. Those participating in the online discussion included Dean Professor Xiao Huang, Party Secretary Zhanbin Xu, Vice Dean Jian Zhu, Professor David Hansen, Director of the School of Education of the University of Kansas Professor Changming Duan, and General Office Weijun Pu.
At the meeting, the two sides engaged in detailed discussions regarding the professional core curriculum of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program and the expectations for the completion of a student thesis. Through these discussions, they were able to reach a consensus.
Xiao Huang presented the curriculum framework of the Master of Education program during the application process for the United Education College, outlining the courses that align with the four thirds principle set forth by the Education Advisory Committee. At the meeting, she underscored the pivotal role of international exchanges and collaboration in the advancement and evolution of academic disciplines and majors. She expressed hope that in the future, educators from both countries would engage in joint research in the domains of youth literacy and evaluation, thereby enriching the educational experience of students.
David Hansen presents the curriculum and graduation requirements of the KU Master's program. He emphasized that the objective of the master's program is to enhance the teaching and application of research methods. He also discussed the core curriculum of two specific master's programs with members of the Faculty of Joint Education. He is eagerly anticipating the prospect of teaching and conducting research at the United Education Institute, and hopes to have the opportunity to learn Chinese.
Changming Duan presented a detailed account of the credit exchange, the six core courses, and the process evaluation of the consulting major. He also shared pertinent international academic information and offered constructive suggestions on the implementation of collaborative research among teachers.