A Study on the Core Curriculum System of West Point's Leadership Program
The core curriculum system of West Point's leadership program encompasses courses such as General Psychology,Military Leadership,and Officership.Focusing on the syllabus and teaching material of these three courses,the study separately analyzes their instructional goals,content,methodologies,textbooks and references,as well as assignment and evaluation.The mechanism of this curriculum system is centered around aligning with academic disciplines,prioritizing cadets development,and focusing on military professionalism;the teaching content focuses on integrating multidisciplinary knowledge,establishing a robust foundational understanding,and emphasizing future development;the teaching method emphasizes clear objectives,problem-solving strategies,and practical application;the teaching management highlights implementing meticulously planned teaching schedules alongside thorough,stringent,and standardized evaluation systems.This research holds insightful value for the development of course clusters,the instruction of leadership-focused courses,the improvement of syllabus design,and the modernization of teaching and evaluation methodologies in Chinese military academics.
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