1, Northwest Normal University
Northwest Normal University, referred to as "West Normal University", is located in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China, and is a comprehensive university with normal characteristics. The predecessor of the school can be traced back to Gansu Westernization School founded by 1902.
Northwest Normal University is a famous institution of higher learning with a long history in northwest China. It is also one of the universities supported by the national "2 1 1 Engineering" and "985 Engineering Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform".
The school is characterized by training teachers' education, basic disciplines and applied disciplines, covering literature, history and philosophy, economics, law, education, science, engineering, management, art, physical education and other disciplines.
Northwest Normal University has a strong faculty and complete educational resources, and pays attention to the combination of teaching and scientific research. The school adheres to the tenet of "moral education-oriented, integration of knowledge and practice, academic innovation and service to society", cultivates students' all-round development, and forges professional accomplishment and social responsibility.
Northwest Normal University has also actively promoted international exchanges and cooperation, established extensive cooperative relations with many universities and scientific research institutions around the world, and carried out academic exchanges, joint research and education programs for international students.
As a traditional and innovative institution of higher learning, Northwest Normal University is committed to cultivating outstanding talents for the society, promoting scientific research and contributing to the development of the country and the region.
2. pedagogy
Pedagogy is a discipline that studies educational phenomena, educational principles and educational practice. It covers all aspects of education, including educational theory, educational psychology, educational management, educational technology, educational evaluation and so on.
The research object of pedagogy is mainly the educational process and result. It discusses the interaction between teachers and students, educational goals and values, learning and teaching methods in educational activities. Pedagogy provides theoretical basis for guiding practice and improving education by systematically studying the essence, law and effect of education.