From December 1 to 2, the Beijing Universities' Exhibition and Evaluation Event on Teaching Basic Skills of Higher Education Teachers for International Students and Professional Competence Skills of International Student Management Cadres was held at the university. The event was hosted by the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and organized by the University of Science and Technology Beijing. It was divided into two tracks and attracted a total of 108 teachers from 40 universities in Beijing to register and participate, with experts in various fields from more than 20 universities serving as judges. Yu Chengwen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the university, attended the event and delivered remarks.

Yu Chengwen delivers remarks

    Yu Chengwen stated that the exhibition and review event serves as a vivid practice to implement the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s important reply to all Pakistani international students of the university. It advances the important instructions delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the National Education Congress on building an education powerhouse and further opening up education to the outside world. It is also a key initiative to improve the quality of international talent training and strengthen the brand of Study in Beijing.

    He pointed out that the university always keeps in mind the glorious mission entrusted by the Party and the country. It has been forging ahead in cultivating international talents who understand China and are friendly to China, and takes concrete actions to serve the overall national agenda of diplomacy and opening-up of education.

At the Teacher Track Competition

At the International Student Management Track Competition

    The Beijing Universities' Exhibition and Evaluation of Teaching Basic Skills for Higher Education Teachers of International Students in China mainly showcased teachers' basic skills in delivering full-English instruction to international students, covering disciplines such as humanities, science, engineering, and medicine. In the teaching demonstration session, teachers fully demonstrated their teaching capabilities and professional competence for international students through innovative teaching methods and lively classroom interaction.

    The Exhibition and Evaluation of Professional Competence Skills for International Student Management Cadres mainly showcased the comprehensive abilities of international student counselors and other relevant full-time cadres. Over the two days, participating teachers demonstrated their professional knowledge and practical experience in international student management, services, and support through written tests, interviews, and scenario simulations.

    After fierce competition, the two major categories of the skills exhibition and evaluation ultimately selected first, second, and third prizes as well as Outstanding Instructor Awards, and the International Student Management Cadre track also selected a Best Popularity Award.

Ji Xiaozhe delivers remarks

Ji Xiaozhe, Deputy Director of the International Division of the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, said that the format of the two tracks is fully aligned with the realities of work related to international students in China, highlights the distinctive features of such work, and closely follows current hot topics, making it possible to assess the professional competence of participating teachers. He noted that the exhibition and evaluation event provides a good exchange platform for teachers and management cadres engaged in international student education in China, helps enhance their professional capabilities, and further promotes the development of international education.

This exhibition and evaluation event has built a platform for improving the professional competence of higher education teachers and international student management cadres working with international students in China, further enhancing international students' experience of studying in China, and injecting new vitality into strengthening the workforce for international student education in the capital and building a stronger "Study in Beijing" brand. In the future, the university will continue to deepen its work on international student education in China and actively contribute USTB strength to the industry and to international education in the capital.

Heads of relevant units, including the Beijing Municipal Education Work Committee, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, the Foreign Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal People's Government, the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, and the Beijing International Education Exchange Center, as well as heads of relevant departments of related universities, attended the event.

（摄影：宣传部、国际学生中心）