Keynote Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Xuan Chen
Xiangnan University, ChinaSpeech Title: Research on the Cultivation and Development of Community Learning Communities in the Big Data Era
Abstract: This research investigates the cultivation of Community Learning Communities (CLCs)—self-organized, peer-learning groups (e.g., tai chi, choirs) where neighbors collaborate to fulfill lifelong learning needs. From a lifelong education perspective, CLCs foster community cohesion, support holistic development, and empower residents to adapt to rapid socio-technological changes. However, the development of CLCs confronts significant challenges in the big data era, including fragmented governance, inadequate resources (spaces, facilities, curricula), insufficient funding for education and a shortage of qualified professionals. Finally, this study proposes strategies for cultivation of CLCs in the big data era.
Biography: Chen Xuan, an Associate Professor at Xiangnan University, specializes in Higher Education Research. With a distinguished academic career, she has led over 10 provincial-level projects. Her intellectual contributions include authoring more than 20 articles in provincial and national journals, notably featuring one publication in a CSSCI-indexed journal and three papers indexed by EI. She has further enriched academic discourse through two Scholarly monographs. Currently, Professor Chen serves as the Director of the Lifelong Education Research base, which is the provincial Key Research Base for Philosophy and Social Sciences. Her work exemplifies sustained commitment to advancing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in contemporary educational systems.