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Prof. Shian Leou, PhD, Supervisor of the Institute of Mathematical Education Research, National Kaohsiung Normal University, and Dr. Ru-Fen Yao recently visited FED City U and gave a lecture on Doctoral Dissertation Preparation. Prof. Shian Leou has served successively as Vice Rector, Academic Dean, Dean of Faculty of Science, Director of Centre for Science Education, and Director of the Institute of Mathematical Education Research at National Kaohsiung Normal University. Prof. Leou delivered a thorough and profound lecture involving all aspects of literature analysis, literature review, survey, experiment research, research proposal in response to the specific demands of students. By inviting the students to share their intentions and progress in dissertation preparation, Prof. Leou inspired them with suggestions on each stage of dissertation preparation including case selection, literature searching, and method determining. Prof. Leou designed this lecture by learning the working experiences, professional background, and expectations for the lecture in advance. At the end of the lecture, the first year FED PhD candidates all recognized the benefits and inspiration from the interaction with Prof. Leou and Dr. Yao. They had learned not only research paradigms of Taiwan but also specific and practical suggestions for their own researches. The students appreciated the faculty for inviting famous Cross-Strait scholars lecturing, and by interacting with these famous scholars on an internationalized academic platform, they not only benefit from support on thesis writing and research techniques but also broaden their horizons. |
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