Research Ethics and Academic Norms Boost the Development of Higher Academic Continuing Education—Taking Guiding Adult Learners' Research Value Orientation as the Breakthrough Point

Xiaowen Duan

doi:10.71222/2pvk7n75

Authors

Xiaowen Duan College for Continuing Education, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, 201600, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/2pvk7n75

Keywords:

higher academic continuing education, research ethics and academic norms, value orientation, practical path

Abstract

As a crucial component of the lifelong learning system, higher academic continuing education plays an irreplaceable role in enhancing the overall quality of society and adapting to a rapidly changing social environment. However, in current higher academic continuing education practice, prominent issues persist, such as a weak quality assurance system, low teaching pertinence, and insufficient faculty qualifications. Particularly, the inadequate education on academic norms and insufficient punitive measures within higher education institutions have led to frequent occurrences of academic misconduct, further constraining the high-quality development of higher academic continuing education. In view of this, at the individual level, education on research ethics and academic norms for adult learners should be strengthened to help them establish a correct research value orientation. Furthermore, at the practical level, it is necessary to construct a comprehensive research ethics education system, clarify normative standards, and strengthen supervision mechanisms. This will propel the academic development of higher academic continuing education, achieving the dual goals of knowledge innovation and social progress under a well-regulated institutional framework.

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