1. Teaching form and time arrangement: Off-the-job learning means that students study full-time at school and participate in classroom teaching, experiments, internships and other activities according to the school's teaching plan and time arrangement. Adult education (entrance examination) is more suitable for on-the-job employees or students who can't attend full-time study under special circumstances. They can arrange their own study time according to their own time and personal situation.
2. Course design and depth: Full-time study usually has some basic courses and professional core courses, covering all fields of psychology, including cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, psychological measurement and experimental design. During full-time study, students will deeply study psychology theory and practice, and have the opportunity to participate in scientific research projects and experimental practice. In contrast, the universal coverage of adult examinations is relatively small, and more emphasis is placed on basic theoretical knowledge and application ability.
3. Teaching resources and interaction: Full-time learning provides rich teaching resources and academic environment, and students can interact with teachers and classmates face to face and participate in various academic activities and practical projects. The entrance examination lacks such resources and interactivity. Learning mainly depends on textbooks and autonomous learning, lacking face-to-face interaction and communication with teachers and classmates.
It should be noted that the differences mentioned here are a summary of the general situation and do not represent all the specific situations. For more specific differences, it is recommended to consult the relevant person in charge of the School of Psychology of Beijing Normal University or the Admissions Office to obtain accurate information.