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Abstract: The cognitive consequences of bilingualism have attracted sustained scholarly attention, particularly regarding whether regular use of two languages enhances executive functions (EF). While a substantial body of research reports a bilingual advantage in cognitive control, recent replication attempts and large-scale studies have produced inconsistent or null findings, giving rise to an ongoing debate. This review synthesizes influential empirical and neurocognitive studies examining bilingualism and executive functions across the lifespan, including children, young adults, and older adults. It first outlines theoretical accounts such as the Bilingual Executive Processing Advantage hypothesis, then reviews commonly employed experimental paradigms in non-verbal cognitive processing, including the Simon, Stroop, Flanker, and Attention Network Test, alongside neuroimaging approaches such as fMRI. The review demonstrates that evidence for bilingual cognitive advantages varies considerably by age group, task type, and methodological design, with effects more frequently observed in children and older adults than in young adults. Finally, the paper discusses key modulating factors that may account for conflicting findings, including individual differences, task sensitivity, sample size, and experimental variability. It is argued that the absence of consistent evidence does not negate bilingual advantages but instead highlights the need for more fine-grained, methodologically rigorous research. This review contributes to the ongoing debate by offering an integrative perspective on when, how, and under what conditions bilingualism may influence executive functioning.Abstract: The cognitive consequences of bilingualism have attracted sustained scholarly attention, particularly regarding whether regular use of two languages enhances executive functions (EF). While a substantial body of research reports a bilingual advantage in cognitive control, recent replication attempts and large-scale studies have produced inconsisten...Learn More
Abstract: Considering the characteristics of talent cultivation in the Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation program, the various competencies outlined in the CREAVE model are adopted as educational objectives and guiding principles, while the CDIO engineering education concept is used as the cultivation pathway. By fully integrating these two approaches and taking into account the current teaching status of the Distributed Control System and Industrial Control Network course in our college, multiple teaching methods, such as goal-oriented problem-based teaching, case-based teaching, student group discussions, and team project practice, are systematically applied to the teaching reform and practice of this course. This approach aims to cultivate and exercise students' innovation ability, sense of responsibility, teamwork skills, and engineering professionalism, motivating them to becoming “high-quality engineering and technical talents who pursue excellence” as their goal for self-improvement. Through this curriculum model reform, the dual purpose of enhancing students' professional qualities and practical abilities is achieved.Abstract: Considering the characteristics of talent cultivation in the Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation program, the various competencies outlined in the CREAVE model are adopted as educational objectives and guiding principles, while the CDIO engineering education concept is used as the cultivation pathway. By fully integrating these t...Learn More
