Teachers’ self-efficacy and intercultural classroom practices in diverse classroom contexts: A cross-national comparison

This cross-national study provides new insights in teacher efficacy in today’s culturally diverse classrooms using survey data of 269 early childhood and primary school teachers in England, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland. Teacher efficacy can be viewed as a two dimensional concept in which both general beliefs are measured alongside (diversity-related) domain-specific beliefs. These beliefs are related to the cultural classroom context and the use of intercultural classroom practices. Our results indicate that policies and professional development targeted at the reciprocal relation between diversity-related efficacy and practices are important when preparing teachers for working in diverse classroom contexts.     

Towards a Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence in Iranian EFL Context: Testing the Role of International Posture,Ideal L2 Self,L2 Self-Confidence,and Metacognitive Strategies

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to present a model of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) by incorporating international posture, motivational disposition (ideal L2 self), second language (L2) self-confidence, and metacognitive learning strategies. To this end, 150 Iranian L2 learners, selected through convenience sampling procedure, took part in the research. The findings of structural equation modelling revealed that the proposed model showed adequate fit to the data, implying that the model is appropriate in Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) context. Also, the results indicated that learners with a high level of international posture are more likely to bridge the gap between their present and ideal selves. This was, additionally, argued that internationally oriented and ideally motivated learners become confident of their abilities to get engaged in interaction with L2 target communities. Furthermore, metacognitive learning strategies were found to be directly associated with ICC, implicating that the learners who continuously reflect on their learning and evaluate their performances are more prone to have a higher level of ICC. Finally, suggestions were offered for language teachers and policy-makers to inspire their learners to be more competent in communication with people of other cultures and languages.     

论海商法追偿时效期间第二个起算点的完善

我国海商法追偿时效的第二个起算点在海事司法实践中碰到了诸多问题,对此理论界存在着“存”、“废”之争。本文通过比较研究和法意解释,主张在对第二个起算点保留的基础上进行有益的改进,并为此提出了立法建议。     

二语言习得论与俄语教学

随着外语语种的增多，语言迁移的来源和影响因素也变得越来越复杂。多语种间迁移的特征是不仅表现在母语有迁移现象，而且其桥梁作用的语言（英语），也在二外教学中起这不可忽视的作用。本文着重从二语习得论的角度，探讨了二外俄语的教学方法，试图克服负迁移，提高俄语教学质量。     

篮球比赛阵地进攻后15 s的技战术分析

对目前篮球比赛阵地进攻后15s进攻节奏慢、成功率低、配合少、个人突破与强攻多的技战术现状进行分析,并运用数理统计法对4场比赛的6支球队阵地进攻后15s的技战术指标进行量化,旨在为提高比赛和训练水平提供参考。     

关于Pascal线与Brianchon点的续篇

本文继续深入地研究了Pascal线与Brianhon点的性质，明确地对Pascal线与Brianhon点进行了数量化。作为特例，对Puppus线与Puppus点也进行了数量化。     

从大地湾一、二期文化遗存看我国古代母系氏族社会

大地湾遗址是我国仰韶文化时期一处典型的母系氏族公社的聚落遗址。根据其一、二期文化遗存中出土的工具、房屋、墓葬等分析 ,这里是黄河上游地区一个以农业为主 ,兼营渔猎、采集、家畜饲养、制陶、纺织等手工业的重要文化遗存     

基于OBE理念的二外日语混合式教学改革与实践

为了培养具有创新思维和能力的复合型外语类高素质应用型人才,基于OBE理念采用混合式教学模式,提出课堂、作业、考核等方面的改革措施,对英语专业二外日语教学进行改革,取得了较好的教学效果,实现了教学效果和学生学习积极性的同步提高。     

Age Factor in Second Language Acquisition

In the second language acquisition, the study focus of linguistics is the influence of age factors which has always been considered as one of the most controversial issues. Some experts hold that the y...     

多媒体教室群控管理系统的设计与实现

针对当前多媒体教室在使用和管理中存在的问题，阐述了利用群控技术使用和管理多媒体教室的设计理念和设计方案。