On the afternoon of June 19th, the fifteenth session of the "Li Yuan Masters Forum" hosted by the School of Mathematical Sciences commenced in Classroom 1, Convergence Stars Building, Yuehai Campus. The lecture was titled: Promoting the Spirit of Educators, Becoming a 'Great Master' of the New Era: The Position, Meaning, and Practice of Ideological and Political Education in Mathematics Courses. Professor Wang Yao, former Executive Vice President (President-level) of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Level-2 Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor, served as the keynote speaker. He delivered an insightful report on curriculum-based ideological and political education for the faculty. The lecture was presided over by the Dean of the School, who also presented Professor Wang Yao with a commemorative plaque.

President Xi Jinping has emphasized: "Teachers should not merely be instructors imparting book knowledge, but should strive to become 'Great Masters' who shape students' character, conduct, and taste." Addressing five common points of confusion among faculty regarding curriculum-based ideological and political education – namely, "Why, Position, Meaning, Dimensions, and Practice" – the report provided an in-depth interpretation of the concept's essence, scope, and significance. It highlighted that integrating ideological and political elements into courses is an essential component for building the next generation of first-class courses and disciplines; is the necessary path to achieve the tripartite teaching objectives of "knowledge transmission, ability cultivation, and value shaping" in the classroom; is an inherent standard for enhancing the "high-level, innovative, and challenging" nature of teaching and creating "golden courses"; is in effective approach for cultivating top-notch innovative talent; and is a requisite preparation for successfully completing high-quality educational teaching audits and evaluations.

Following the lecture, Professor Wang engaged in an interactive session with the faculty, addressing their questions and offering guidance on incorporating ideological and political elements into mathematics courses.

School of Mathematical Sciences

June 19, 2025