对话伦敦政经LSE：全球视野与智能创新，探寻教育前沿与名校之路 I Conversation with LSE

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伦敦政治经济学院位于英国伦敦，是一所公立研究型大学，由费边社成员韦伯夫妇、格雷厄姆・华莱士和乔治・萧伯纳于1895年创立，与牛津大学、剑桥大学、帝国理工学院、伦敦大学学院共同被誉为英国G5超级精英大学。LSE专注于社会科学研究，在政界、商界、学术界极负盛名，至今已培养出22位诺贝尔奖获得者以及超过55位国家元首或政府首脑。这些辉煌的成就彰显了LSE 在全球教育领域的卓越地位。

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), located in London, UK, is a public research university founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas, and George Bernard Shaw. Alongside the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University College London, it is recognized as one of the UK's G5 super-elite universities. Specializing in social science research, LSE enjoys a stellar reputation in politics, business, and academia. To date, it has produced 22 Nobel Prize laureates and over 55 heads of state or government. These remarkable achievements underscore LSE's distinguished position in global education. 

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司马文博士深入剖析了LSE成立可持续发展学院与人工智能学院的背景。在当今时代，全球面临着气候变化、技术飞速发展等诸多重大挑战。气候变化严重威胁着地球的生态平衡和人类的生存环境，而人工智能技术的迅猛发展则深刻改变着社会结构和人们的生活方式。 

Dr. Brendan Smith gave an in-depth analysis of the background to the establishment of the School of Sustainability and the School of Artificial Intelligence at LSE. In today's era, the world is facing many major challenges such as climate change and rapid technological development. Climate change seriously threatens the ecological balance of the earth and the living environment of human beings, while the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology is profoundly changing the social structure and people's lifestyle. 

在此背景下，LSE积极回应时代需求，成立可持续发展学院，旨在汇聚各方智慧和资源，深入研究可持续发展相关的经济、社会和环境问题，推动社会向可持续经济模式转型。同时，人工智能学院的设立则聚焦于探索人工智能技术带来的社会变革和工作模式转变，培养适应新时代需求的创新型人才，引领社会在科技浪潮中稳健前行。

Against this background, LSE actively responded to the needs of the times and established the School of Sustainability, aiming to bring together the wisdom and resources of all parties to conduct in-depth research on economic, social and environmental issues related to sustainable development, and to promote the transformation of society into a sustainable economic model. Meanwhile, the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Institute focuses on exploring the social changes and work mode transformation brought about by artificial intelligence technology and is committed to cultivating innovative talents to meet the needs of the new era, leading the society to move forward steadily amidst the tides of science and technology.  

这两个学院的成立不仅是LSE在学科布局上的重大战略举措，更是对未来教育趋势的敏锐洞察。可持续发展学院将为学生提供跨学科的学习平台，融合经济学、社会学、环境科学等多领域知识，培养学生解决复杂全球问题的综合能力。而人工智能学院则注重培养学生在人工智能技术研发、应用以及伦理道德等方面的素养，使他们能够在这个快速发展的领域中发挥积极作用，为社会创造价值。

The establishment of these two colleges is not only a significant strategic move in the disciplinary layout of LSE, but also a keen insight into future educational trends. The College of Sustainable Development will provide students with an interdisciplinary learning platform, integrating knowledge from fields such as economics, sociology, and environmental science, cultivating students' comprehensive abilities to solve complex global issues. The College of Artificial Intelligence, on the other hand, focuses on nurturing students' proficiency in AI technology research, application, and ethical considerations, enabling them to play an active role in this rapidly advancing field and create value for society.

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司马文博士详细阐述了顶尖大学尤其是LSE对学生的要求。学术能力固然是基础，但大学更看重学生与学校的匹配度。这意味着学生不仅要有扎实的专业知识，还需展现出对所申请专业的浓厚兴趣、独特见解以及与之相契合的个人特质。LSE致力于培养能够为社会做出积极贡献的学生，因此，在招生过程中会综合评估学生的社会责任感、领导潜力等综合素质。

Dr.Brendan Smith provided a detailed explanation of the requirements that top universities, especially LSE, have for students. While academic abilities are undoubtedly important, universities place greater emphasis on the fit between students and the institution. This means that students not only need solid expertise in their chosen field but also need to demonstrate a strong interest, unique insights, and personal qualities that align with their chosen program. LSE is committed to nurturing students who can make positive contributions to society, so the admissions process involves a comprehensive assessment of students' social responsibility, leadership potential, and other qualities.

教育不应局限于本土，更应帮助孩子理解全球视野。钟焱莉校长指出国际化并非简单的西方化，而是要培养孩子的身份认同、国际视野、情怀和格局。鼓励孩子们关注社区需求、扩大视野、关心社会生活状态，使他们成为具有“大我”情怀的世界公民。例如，引导孩子参与国际文化交流活动、关注全球热点问题等，让他们在实践中感受不同文化的魅力，培养全球意识。

Education should not be confined to local boundaries but should help children develop a global perspective. Principal Zhong Yanli emphasized that internationalization is not merely Westernization; rather, it is about fostering children’s sense of identity, global outlook, empathy, and broad-mindedness. She encouraged children to pay attention to community needs, expand their horizons, and care about societal conditions, nurturing them to become world citizens with a sense of greater purpose.For example, children can be guided to participate in international cultural exchange activities or engage with global issues, enabling them to experience the richness of different cultures through practice and cultivate a strong sense of global awareness.

在快速变化的现代社会，孩子需具备快速适应新环境的能力。这要求他们学会信任、尊重和理解他人，并遵守不同规则。同时，培养独立思考和理性行动的能力至关重要。家长可以通过日常生活中的点滴小事，如旅行、参加社区活动等，锻炼孩子的适应能力。此外，让孩子参与团队活动，如运动会，他们能在合作与竞争中学会沟通、共同面对失败，从而增强坚韧品质。

In the rapidly changing modern society, children need to develop the ability to adapt quickly to new environments. This requires them to learn to trust, respect, and understand others, as well as to follow different sets of rules. At the same time, fostering independent thinking and rational decision-making is crucial.Parents can enhance their children’s adaptability through small everyday activities, such as traveling or participating in community events. Additionally, involving children in team activities like sports competitions can help them learn communication skills, face challenges together, and handle failures constructively, ultimately strengthening their resilience.

面对复杂环境，孩子要学会独立解决问题，从生活小事做起，如自己整理衣物、安排学习时间等。同时，注重培养孩子的表达能力，包括有效的口头和书面表达，以及理解对方接受方式的能力。家长应鼓励孩子积极参与课堂讨论、演讲比赛等活动，阅读优秀文学作品，提高语言表达和理解能力，为成为国际化世界公民奠定基础。

In complex environments, children must learn to solve problems independently, starting with small daily tasks such as organizing their clothes or managing their study schedules. Equally important is cultivating their communication skills, including effective verbal and written expression, as well as the ability to understand how others receive and process information.Parents should encourage children to actively participate in activities like classroom discussions and speech competitions, while also fostering a habit of reading high-quality literary works. These experiences enhance their language expression and comprehension skills, laying a strong foundation for becoming globally-minded citizens.

根据司马文博士的观察，LSE学生里面IB学生相较于其他课程学生在能力各方面表现得更为突出和优秀。在中国开展IB教育需要创始人具备强烈的使命感并在各方面持续投入。彼一米的老师们在接触过程中展现出了极高的专业素养，司马文博士希望老师们能继续保持这份使命感，尤其在IB PYP阶段，要着重夯实学生的基础，为他们未来的学习和发展筑牢根基。

According to Dr. Brendan Smith's observation, IB students at LSE perform more outstandingly and excellently in various aspects of abilities compared to students in other courses. Launching IB education in China requires the founders to possess a strong sense of mission and continuous commitment in all aspects. The teachers at BeeMee have demonstrated extremely high professional qualities during the process of engagement. Dr. Sima Wen hopes that the teachers can continue to maintain this sense of mission, especially in the IB PYP stage, focusing on solidifying students' foundations and laying a solid groundwork for their future learning and development.

司马文博士鼓励学生在择校时，应更加注重选择学校的一个项目，而不是仅仅着眼于某个学校的名气。例如在申请材料中，个人陈述（PS）是非常重要的一部分，招生官更看重学生从小对选择专业的坚持，并持续深耕该领域的决心等。同时，家长在孩子的成长过程中扮演着至关重要的角色，应该更加注重孩子成长的长期发展，着重培养孩子的核心素养，如批判性思维、创新能力、团队协作精神等，而不是过分关注如分数等短期呈现形式。面对孩子的成长，家长要有足够的耐心，陪伴他们逐步成长、蜕变，成为全面发展且具有竞争力的人才。

Dr. Brendan Smith students to focus more on selecting a specific program when choosing schools, rather than solely the of a. For example, in the materials, the personal statement (PS) plays a crucial role, as officers value students' in choosing a major from an early age and their continued to expertise in that field. At the same time, parents play a vital role in their children's growth and should their long-term by the of core competencies such as critical thinking,, and teamwork, rather than overly focusing on short-term such as grades. In the face of their children's growth, parents need to have patience to accompany them in their gradual growth and, enabling them to become well-rounded and.

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在这一环节，讲座涉及哈佛大学教育背景分享，以及对国际学校合作、学生升学方向和家长对孩子教育规划的深入探讨。教育交流与合作被视为拓展学生国际视野的重要途径。通过总结不同专业人士和成功校友的分享经验，强调了为学生提供更广泛的国际视野和升学指导的必要性。家长们应认识到，根据孩子的兴趣、特长和未来发展方向，合理规划升学路径，选择适合孩子的国际教育资源，助力他们在全球化竞争中脱颖而出。

In this session, the seminar involves the sharing of Harvard University's educational background, as well as in-depth discussions on international school co-operation, the direction of students‘further education and parents’ planning for their children's education. Educational exchanges and co-operation are seen as an important way to broaden students' international horizons. By summarizing the experiences shared by different professionals and successful alumni, the need to provide students with a broader international perspective and guidance for further studies was highlighted. Parents should recognise that it is important to plan their children's further education paths according to their interests, strengths and future development directions, and to choose the right international education resources for their children to help them stand out in the globalised competition.

司马文博士分享了在英国攻读硕士学位的宝贵经验。硕士课程紧凑且学术标准极高，追求卓越是学生在这一阶段的核心目标。学校的地理位置、宜居环境为学习生活提供了良好条件，丰富的课外活动和讲座则拓宽了学生的知识视野。教授们开放且乐于分享的特性，为学生营造了积极的学术氛围。此外，成绩要求、就业准备、阅读清单以及小组学习等方面也备受关注。小组学习不仅有助于知识的交流与互补，更能培养团队合作和独立研究能力，为学生未来的学术和职业发展打下坚实基础。

Dr. Brendan Smith shared his valuable experience of studying for a Master's degree in the UK. The Master's programme is compact and of very high academic standards, and the pursuit of excellence is the core objective of students at this stage. The university's location and pleasant environment provide good conditions for learning and living, while the rich extracurricular activities and lectures broaden students' knowledge. The open and sharing nature of the professors creates a positive academic atmosphere. There is also a strong focus on grade requirements, career preparation, reading lists, and group study. Group study not only facilitates the exchange and complementarity of knowledge, but also develops teamwork and independent research skills, laying a solid foundation for students' future academic and professional development.

随着人工智能技术的迅速发展，其在教育领域的应用成为热议话题。教授们对是否引入 AI课程存在一定犹豫，大学和高中都在积极思考如何调整课程以适应AI时代。一方面，AI技术有望为教育带来创新教学方法、个性化学习体验等诸多机遇；另一方面，也面临着技术应用的适应性、教育公平性等挑战。例如，如何确保AI技术在不同地区、不同学校和不同学生群体中的合理应用，避免加剧教育差距。目前，与顶尖大学合作研究AI对教育的影响已成为全球性的探索方向，这一领域仍处于不断发展和完善的阶段。

With the rapid development of AI technology, its application in education has become a hot topic. Professors are somewhat hesitant to introduce AI courses, and universities and high schools are actively thinking about how to adjust their curricula to adapt to the AI era. On the one hand, AI technology is expected to bring many opportunities for education, such as innovative teaching methods and personalised learning experiences; on the other hand, it is also facing challenges such as the adaptability of technology application and educational fairness. For example, how to ensure the rational application of AI technology in different regions, schools and student groups to avoid exacerbating the education gap. At present, cooperation with top universities to study the impact of AI on education has become a global direction of exploration, and this field is still in the stage of continuous development and improvement. 

在教育领域运用人工智能技术是当前教育发展的重要趋势。司马文博士和向姗姗女士结合自身中美教育差异化的体验，强调了创新思维和全球视野在AI和大数据领域的必要性。在中国的教育机构中实现人工智能的升级，有助于优化教学内容和方法，为学生创造更加优质的教学和学习体验。

The use of AI technology in education is an important trend in the current development of education. Combining their own experiences of the differentiation of education between the US and China, Dr Sima Wen and Ms Shanshan Xiang emphasised the necessity of innovative thinking and global vision in the field of AI and big data. Upgrading AI in China's educational institutions can help optimize teaching content and methods, creating a better teaching and learning experience for students.

美国大学接受捐赠的情况及其对大学招生及运营的影响引发了家长与司马文博士、向姗姗女士的广泛讨论。美国资金来源多元，包括学费、政府资助和慈善捐赠，科研资金紧缺凸显美国大学慈善筹款成熟，且家庭传统在美招生有一定作用，大学还需全球竞争招聘，吸引和留住顶尖教授。关于美国大学捐赠对招生影响，其虽对教授福利和资金需求重要，但不是申请顶尖大学研究生的唯一标准，招生会综合考量学术成绩、研究能力、个人品质等多方面因素，体现公平严谨。英美大学在捐赠文化与教育理念上有别，英国侧重学术成就，美国强调全面发展，捐赠在两国作用和运作不同，其透明度和公平性受关注，需合理分配使用以促教育公平。

The topic of university donations in the United States and their impact on admissions and operations has sparked extensive discussions among parents, Dr Brendan, and Ms Shanshan Xiang. While US universities benefit from diverse funding sources, including tuition fees, government grants, with limited research budgets highlighting the maturity of US university fundraising systems. Family traditions occasionally influence admissions in the US, where universities also face global competition to recruit and retain top professors. However, while donations are vital for supporting financial needs and faculty benefits, they are not the sole criterion for admission to top US graduate programs, as the admissions process takes a holistic approach, considering academic performance, research capabilities, and personal qualities. Compared to the UK, where universities prioritise academic achievements, US institutions emphasise holistic development, reflecting different donation cultures and educational philosophies. Transparency, fairness, and the equitable allocation of donations are critical in both systems to ensure that funds are used appropriately to promote educational equity.

体育在教育中的重要性因国家而异。美国高度重视体育教育，将其视为培养学生综合素质的重要组成部分；英国则相对较轻。在小学和幼儿园阶段引入团体运动项目对孩子的发展具有积极意义，有助于培养团队合作能力等核心素养。向姗姗女士分享了自己高中时期参加团体运动项目获得爱丁堡公爵奖金奖的宝贵经历，强调这些经历对个人成长的深远影响。此外，体育成就有时可作为申请大学的加分项，尤其是在美国。在申请英国大学时，明确的学术要求如A-Level成绩至关重要，同时个人陈述也不容忽视，申请者需清晰阐述选择专业的原因及自身与专业的适配性。

The importance of physical education in education varies from country to country. The United States attaches great importance to physical education and regards it as an important part of the development of students' comprehensive qualities; the United Kingdom is comparatively lighter. Introducing team sports in primary school and kindergarten is positive for children's development and helps to develop core qualities such as the ability to work in a team. Ms Shan Shan shared her experience of winning the Duke of Edinburgh's Award for team sports during her high school years, emphasising the profound impact of such experiences on personal growth. In addition, athletic achievement can sometimes be a plus for university applications, especially in the United States. When applying to a UK university, clear academic requirements such as A-Level results are vital, and the personal statement should not be overlooked, as applicants need to clearly articulate the reasons for their choice of specialism and their suitability for it.

教育的真正目的应超越单纯的成绩追求，注重孩子自我驱动力、兴趣的培养。家长在孩子成长过程中扮演着关键角色，需要信任专业教育团队，与学校共同为孩子创造良好的学习和成长环境。教育与人工智能、可持续发展等领域密切相关，通过培养孩子的综合素养，塑造他们未来的领导力和改变世界的潜力。例如，引导孩子关注社会问题，鼓励他们运用所学知识提出创新解决方案，培养社会责任感和创新精神。

The true purpose of education should go beyond the pursuit of grades, focusing instead on cultivating children's intrinsic motivation and interests. Parents play a critical role in their children’s development and must trust professional education teams, working together with schools to create a positive learning and growth environment. Education is closely tied to fields like artificial intelligence and sustainable development. By nurturing children’s holistic competencies, we can shape their future leadership and potential to effect change in the world. For instance, guiding children to engage with social issues and encouraging them to apply their knowledge to propose innovative solutions fosters a sense of social responsibility and a spirit of innovation.