A Longitudinal Tracking Study on the Cultivation of Top-notch Undergraduates:A Case of the Strengthening Basic Disciplines Plan
The Strengthening Basic Disciplines Plan has been implemented for over four years,mak-ing it a significant subject for longitudinal research on its cultivation process and outcomes.Based on longitudinal data,this study tracks the development of undergraduates enrolled in 2021 at four time points:the beginning of the freshman year,the end of the freshman year,the end of the sophomore year,and the end of the third academic year.Using a mixed-methods approach,the study examines students'development across three dimensions:creative potential,domain-relevant skills,and academ-ic interest.The results show that:(1)In terms of creative potential,students show a"stable-to-rising"trend during the first three years of undergraduate study.However,their frequency of exploratory learning and risk-taking behaviors remains low.(2)The research self-efficacy of students,which repre-sents the domain-relevant skills,also exhibits a"stable-to-rising"pattern.However,students'confi-dence in their ability to propose research questions remains significantly lower compared to other re-search competencies at all stages.(3)As for academic interest,students demonstrate a"stable-to-decli-ning"trend,with a noticeable diversification of interests emerging in their third academic year.Based on the empirical findings above,this study proposes several enhancements for selecting and cultivating top-notch innovative talents,including fostering the ability to ask questions,providing opportunities for risk-taking,and promoting a diverse vision of excellence.
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