Latest ArticlesScientific practice teaching in kindergarten is a kind of teaching activity that emphasizes the multi-dimensional participation of children’s behavioral practices,cognitive exploration and social interaction. However,there are a lot of phenomena that preschool teachers equate science education with common sense education and scientific inquiry with hands-on operation at present. There is a serious tendency of experience and subjectivity in teachers’scientific practice teaching. As a teaching mode based on evidence and facts,evidence-based teaching has attracted much attention because it can improve the rational and scientific level of teaching.This study firstly explains the theory of evidence-based scientific practice teaching in kindergarten,and then reconstructs the whole process of the development and implementation of scientific practice activities by adopting the mode of evidence-based teaching. It is found that the evidence-based scientific practice teaching mode of kindergarten built on the basis of the best evidence can be effectively applied to the scientific practice teaching of kindergarten,and provides a certain support for narrowing the gap between science education theory and teaching reality. It is recommended to strengthen specialized learning of scientific teaching text content,construct personalized scientific practice teaching guidance based on“Internet+”,and carry out clinical practice of evidence-based scientific practice teaching,in order to support evidence-based scientific practice teaching in kindergartens.
The Project on Grass-roots Science Popularization is the first science popularization special plan established by the state through central financial transfer payments. Since its implementation in 2006,the Project has focused on meeting the needs of grass-roots science popularization and solving the problem of“the last kilometer”of science popularization services. The results show that the Project on Grass-roots Science Popularization has experienced four stages of initiation,expansion,transformation,and deepening. The evolution of policy is characterized by the synergistic progression of both mandatory and induced elements,with central-local collaboration and social participation working in concert to continually achieve the dual goals of enhancing grassroots science popularization efficiency and promoting social equity. The process of policy evolution exhibits an intertwining of policy instrument innovation and path dependency,revealing structural contradictions in resource allocation efficiency and a pattern where policy effectiveness is constrained by the quality of institutional supply. Furthermore,we also construct a three-dimensional breakthrough pathway encompassing“institution-technology-society,”aiming to better realize the objectives of institutional change.
This research takes the China Science and Technology Museum as the research object,and deeply studies how to use customer journey maps to enhance the audience's visiting experience. By analyzing the characteristics and behaviors of the audience,audience portraits were drawn. And then customer journey maps were created,covering the entire process of typical audiences visiting the China Science and Technology Museum. Results reveal that the customer journey map reveals the emotional fluctuations of the audience at key moments,especially dissatisfaction during ticket purchasing,dining,and leaving the museum. In response to these pain points,measures such as optimizing the ticket refund process,increasing dining space,and opening cultural and creative shops earlier were taken,and practice has proven that these measures effectively enhance the audience's visiting experience.Using customer journey maps to enhance audience experience is universal in the research of audience services in science and technology museums,and continuously iterated customer journey maps can provide support for improving the quality of audience services.
High-precision scientific devices are an important part of high-end scientific research achievements,atomic clocks,as a key core device applied in the aerospace field,have been gradually known by the public in recent years,this paper takes the science popularization practice of atomic clocks research in Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(hereinafter referred to as SIOM)as a case study,and comprehensively examines the subject,form,content and basic features of the science popularisation of atomic clocks in SIOM.It is found that the team of scientists is an important force in promoting the popularisation of high-end scientific research results,immersive popularization is an important way,and national major scientific and technological strategies are an important opportunity. Based on the research findings,this paper proposes that the popularization of high-end scientific research results,such as large scientific devices,can be carried out in three aspects:enhancing the scientific popularization skills of researchers,improving the mechanism of popularization of high-end scientific research results,and cultivating a brand of popularization of high-end scientific research results. The research results provide useful references and thinking for scientific research institutions to make effective use of high-end scientific research results to carry out science popularization activities.
The international science and technology communication undertaken by Chinese overseas enterprises is significant for enterprise development and the construction of the national science and technology image. Currently,Chinese overseas enterprises have developed a certain awareness of international science and technology communication,particularly in fields such as infrastructure and heavy machinery,where their technological strength lays a solid foundation for such communication. These enterprises proactively build a communication network with overseas science and technology media and engage in exchanges and cooperation with local governments,associations,and universities to promote their products,technologies,and corporate brands. However,Chinese overseas enterprises face several issues in conducting international science and technology communication,including systemic risks in political and commercial public opinions,a lack of authoritative and professional support during communication,and a deficiency in storytelling from a native perspective. Therefore,it is necessary to enhance risk awareness,build communication communities,and provide theoretical and professional support to tackle these issues.
Science popularization short video creators play an important role in achieving high-quality development of science popularization and boosting the construction of Chinese modernization,while the role conflict aroused by the increasingly surging new technologies represented by AI makes them fall into different levels of role dilemmas. This study takes the Social Role Theory as the perspective,analyzes the specific manifestations of role conflicts among science popularization short video creators from both internal and external aspects of their roles,and further reveals the underlying causes that lead them to be trapped in“role conflicts”. To overcome the dilemma,science popularization short video creators should establish a correct view of science and technology,always adhering to the subjectivity of human beings in creation,returning to the essence of“content first”creation,and rationally use new technologies to empower creation and connect with a wider public group to create value under the guidance of laws,regulations,and industry norms. Only in this way can they maintain the vitality of their own role in the baptism of the times.
Artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented revolution in technological tools and fostering comprehensive innovation in science popularization services. Serving as a tool for inspiration,content generation,round-the-clock monitoring,scene construction,positioning,data collection,and data processing,artificial intelligence has redefined the processes of science popularization creation,review,dissemination,and evaluation. It has significantly enhanced the efficiency,quality,scope,accuracy,and scientific rigor of science popularization services. However,the limitations of technological tools also introduce risks. These include the potential undermining of the authority and agency of science popularization personnel,the erosion of the foundational principles of science popularization services,and challenges to reinforcing their value orientation. Therefore,in the context of science popularization services,it is essential to enhance the understanding and proficiency of science popularization personnel in using artificial intelligence,regulate its application boundaries,and integrate value-driven rationality alongside technical rationality.
Digital competency of civil servants serves as the microfoundation for digital government construction. Building upon a critical analysis of digital competence-related concepts,this study clarifies the conceptual connotation of civil servants’digital competency. It is conceptualized as the comprehensive capability of civil servants to implement digital administration and governance within the digital government context. Its essential attribute emerges as a psycho-behavioral complex constructed through the interplay of public service motivation,public values,and digital technology integration. Drawing inspiration from classic competency models,this study develops a digital competency analysis framework for civil servants,encompassing psychological and behavioral competencies. The framework includes four dimensions:digital spirit,digital qualities,digital professional skills,and digital administration and governance capacity,which can be further decomposed into 15 specific elements. Ultimately,this study constructs a comprehensive digital competency evaluation index system for civil servants based on the proposed analytical framework.
In recent years,international open science policies have exhibited a marked shift toward citizen science. Understanding and advancing citizen science within the framework of open science policies are pivotal for fostering collaborative sharing and co-creation between science and society. This study employs a policy tool framework to analyze international open science policy texts,exploring policy designs across various types of institutions and offering relevant policy recommendations. The findings reveal that international open science policies have shifted their primary focus from traditional science popularization to active citizen science participation. Additionally,different types of institutions exhibit notable variations in their policy tool structures and specific policy designs. The study suggests that China could draw on international experiences when formulating future policies related to science and science popularization. This includes integrating open science and citizen science into policy design,reshaping research culture and the concept of science popularization,reforming research funding and evaluation systems,developing public service platforms,exploring new models of collaboration between science and society,fostering collaborative skills on both sides,and incorporating societal engagement throughout the entire research lifecycle. These measures aim to jointly advance collaborative sharing and co-creation between the scientific community and society.
The channels through which science and technology(S&T)information are disseminated represent a key element of science popularization. Drawing on the findings of the 13th National Civic Scientific Literacy Sampling Survey in 2023,this study describes the current status of channels through which Chinese citizens access S&T information. It highlights the pivotal role of the Internet in these channels and illustrates the evolving trends in citizens’usage of online platforms,including social media and specialized science popularization websites. This paper compares and analyzes the differences in channels for accessing S&T information across various demographic groups,including age,gender,educational background,and urban-rural divides. It further examines the relationships between S&T information dissemination channels and citizens’characteristics and needs within the context of digital development. Key insights are presented,including the necessity of bridging the digital divide,leveraging the supplementary role of alternative channels,and addressing citizens’needs through diverse communication channels. In response to new circumstances and demands,this paper proposes the following strategies:developing diversified S&T information dissemination channels that prioritize fairness and inclusiveness,enhancing digital and intelligent communication channels to boost efficiency,and improving citizens’digital literacy and skills to strengthen their ability to critically assess information. These measures aim to better align science popularization supply with public demand,ultimately contributing to the enhancement of citizens’scientific literacy and the construction of a scientifically advanced nation.