Yongbin Ma, Aiyi WANG The School of Continuing Education Tsinghua University May. 23-26 2010

1. The Role and Reformations of Higher Education Institutionsin a Learning Society ---------A Case Study of Tsinghua University Yongbin Ma, Aiyi WANG The School of Continuing Education Tsinghua University May. 23-26 2010

2. Outline • Lifelong learning in China—Policies and Practices • Challenges and reformations for Higher Education Insititutions in the learning society • The responses of higher education institutions: a Case Study of the School of Continuing Education, Tsinghua University

3. 1. Lifelong learning in China—Policies and Practices • Lifelong learning has a long history in China

4. 1. Lifelong learning in China—Policies and Practices • Since 1990s, lifelong learning has become a hot topic

5. 1. Lifelong learning in China—Policies and Practices • By the year 2009, there are more than 200 cities in China have definitely set up their goals on constructing a learning city, more than 10 cities have instituted and implemented a series of policies and resolutions to enhance lifelong learning activities, and a number of cities have listed the goal of constructing learning cities into “The Tenth five-year Plan”.

6. 1. Lifelong learning in China—Policies and Practices • The special significances for China in constructing a lifelong learning society • Transforming China from a country hindered by a heavy population burden to a country with rich human resources • Promoting harmonious development of individuals

7. R&D Teaching Services to society 2. Challenges and reformations for Higher Education Insititutions in the learning society R&D

8. 2. Challenges and reformations for Higher Education Insititutions in the learning society • Providing lifelong learning opportunities • Adopting new enrollment policy • Adjusting curriculum system • Applying ICT in delivering learning resources

9. 2. Challenges and reformations for Higher Education Insititutions in the learning society • Cultivating lifelong learners Professional knowledge General knowledge • Lifelong learning attributes

10. 3. A Case Study of the School of Continuing Education, Tsinghua University Pilot Project of Learning Countryside Pilot Project of Learning Community Technical Platform Learning resources Pilot Project of Learning Army Pilot Project of Learning City Lifelong Learning Theory

11. Technical platforms for a lifelong learning system • Applying multi-transportation modes and terminals • Internet • Satellite • Cable TV • Video Conference • CD-ROM • F2F ----------------- • Constructing advanced network learning platforms

12. Web-based learning platforms • Synchronous virtual-classroom • Courseware On-Demand • Administration • Accounting • Question & Answer • Assignment • Quiz and Test • Resource Management • Quality Evaluation

13. Lifelong learning resources for all • Constructing more than 3,000 coursewares • Recreational learning resources (Drawing, Handwriting, Dancing, fishing…) • Professional skill training resources (Homemaking, Planting, Sewing, Repairing,…..) • Survival skill training resources for the disadvantaged • Literacy training resources • Executive Development Training resources • Popular learning resources of law, health and sanitation, family education, …..

14. China still has 12 provinces in the west which are lagging behind in economic development 592 key impoverished counties in China Economic development is quite unbalanced in China Lacking of high quality of education resources Using ICT we can delivery high quality education resource to the people most requiring it. Why to start learning countrysides?

15. Teaching course video Frequency broadcast, Data courseware Broadcast transfers， Satellite real time alternation No 2 Asian Satellite Distance Learning Center (DLC) Tsinghua Main Center Satellite Receiver System Courseware service system Satellite Broadcast System DLC Software Database Online Management System Satellite Receiver System Multi-spot and channel live alternation system Network Server Cluster Live Broadcast Classroom Internet Working Scheme of Tsinghua University, Distance Education Platform

16. Tsinghua University Education Poverty Alleviation Projectsetting up satellite receiver at Guangxi Debao County Learning Center

17. By the end of 2009, we have established more than 708 learning centers at county level, 2,275 learning centers at town level More than 3,000 learning hours More than 800,000 people from rural areas have benefited. Current Status

18. Beijing excellence Middle School teachers tutorial for rural school students passing university entrance exam 3+X (Sichuan Pingchang DLC is watching English tutorial )

19. Many volunteers go to DLCs for tutorialEnglish tutorial in Huade County

20. Future Development • Coverring 592 key impoverished counties in China • Developing more useful education resources • Establishing three levels of learning centers in counties, towns and villages

21. Conclusion • Lifelong learning is a guideline for higher education reforms • Developing new evaluation system • Whether it is conducive to cultivate lifelong learners at its maximum • Whether it is conducive to provide lifelong learning opportunities for all the people throughout their whole life • Through continuous adjustments and adaptations, the higher education institutions are sure to play important roles in the learning society.

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