Rongyu Aliu. The aesthetic education of Chinese higher education institutions. Doctoral Degree(Educational Studies). Rangsit University Library. : Rangsit University, 2024.
The aesthetic education of Chinese higher education institutions
Abstract:
This study delves into the key elements affecting the progression of aesthetic education in higher education institutions in Yunnan Province, China. A mixed- methods approach was employed, using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Out of a cohort of 4,500 students partaking in aesthetic education, 400 students were methodically chosen through probability sampling. To gain profound perspectives on the matter, semi-structured dialogues were initiated with a dozen participants, split evenly between educators and learners. Further analytical rigor was applied through the use of beta values, aimed at understanding the magnitude and relevance of ties between selected independent variables (namely, aesthetic literacy, aesthetic courses, aesthetic activities, and aesthetic experience) and the overarching aesthetic educational trajectory. The revelations pointed towards the paramountcy of aesthetic courses in steering the growth of aesthetic education, trailed closely by aesthetic literacy and activities. In contrast, the role of aesthetic experience was discerned to be marginal. The insights garnered are pivotal for stakeholders, encompassing policymakers, pedagogues, and institutional leaders, endeavoring to amplify the potency of aesthetic education curriculums in tertiary educational settings