教师亲切性:有效教学的重要变量——美国关于教师课堂沟通行为的微观研究

教师亲切性是指那些缩小师生之间物理和心理距离的教师言语和非言语沟通行为。该领域的研究主要集中于教师亲切性的含义、结构与测量、作用等方面。大量研究表明,教师亲切性与学生学习结果、学习动机、学生对教师的评价、学生心目中的教师信誉度之间均存在正相关,并与若干结果变量之间存在因果关系。     

A generational examination of instructional Facebook use and the effects on perceived instructor immediacy,credibility and student affective learning

This study examined Millennial student perceptions of use of social networking, specifically Facebook, by instructors. Two independent variables were examined: instructor age (Baby Boomer or Millennial) and use of Facebook (utilising a course group site through the service versus not using the service at all). Results revealed that Baby Boomer instructors who used a class Facebook group were rated more highly on mediated immediacy, credibility and affective learning than Baby Boomer or Millennial instructors who did not use Facebook. The role of expectancy violations theory in Millennials’ perceptions of their instructors’ communication is discussed and recommendations are made for future research.     

影响学生英语学习动机的教师言语亲近行为研究——对宁波某高职英语教师Jane的个案研究

在二语学习的课堂中,有效的师生沟通有助于建立更亲近的师生关系,更有效地促进学生参与学习活动。本研究旨在从教师和学生两个角度调查教师主要的言语亲近行为以及这些行为如何对高职学生英语学习动机和学习成绩产生作用。在此基础上,本文提出了教师应该如何改进自己的行为以助于提高学生英语学习动机的建议。     

教师非言语行为与学习者的情感因素——外语课堂教学有感

本文通过教师非言语行为和学习者情感因素的表现形式及其各自的作用,分析了彼此之间可能的关系、以及在外语课堂教学中教师的非言语行为对学习者的情感因素可能造成的影响,提出正确地利用非言语行为将有益于增强学习者的学习效果。     

Cognitive support embedded in self-regulated e-learning systems for students with special learning needs

This paper presents an anthropocentric approach in human – machine interaction in the area of self-regulated e-learning. In an attempt to enhance communication mediated through computers for pedagogical use we propose the incorporation of an intelligent emotional agent that is represented by a synthetic character with multimedia capabilities, modelled to imitate human behaviour. The agent is aiming to provide cognitive support to users with learning difficulties and attention disorders and is designed to accommodate self regulated learning elements. We review the basic principles of self regulated learning which, in turn, act as a basis for designing and implementing our system. Kolb’s learning cycle is used to provide a framework upon which agents’ pedagogical behaviour is constructed. A study between 24 students from higher education with learning difficulties and attention disorders is presented. The learning particularities of this special group that contradict with the principles of self regulated learning are reported. The study refers to students in higher education, in the domain of information technology. The analysis of results indicates that emotional agents improve communication between users of the particular learning group and learning environments by providing cognitive support through behavioural communication, compared to agents with neutral behaviour.     

A cross-cultural comparison of instructor communication in American and French classrooms

This study addressed patterns and influence of instructor communication in American (US) and in French classrooms. Significant differences were found for instructor use of power bases, affinity-seeking strategies, and nonverbal immediacy. Significant differences were found in student affective learning, cognitive learning, affect toward instructor, and ratings of instruction between the two cultures. In both cultures, however, student affect toward instructor, cognitive learning, and rating of instruction were significantly correlated with instructor affinity-seeking and instructor nonverbal immediacy. Likewise, instructor use of expert power was significantly correlated with student cognitive learning and ratings of instruction in both cultures.     

Why nonverbal immediacy matters: A motivation explanation

Instructional communication behaviors have been routinely associated with student learning outcomes for the past 40 years; however, the explanations for why these relationships exist remain somewhat controversial. Specifically, the relationship between immediacy and learning outcomes continues to be disputed. This study used Self-Determination Theory to evaluate the utility of students’ need for relatedness and their intrinsic motivation to learn as sequential mediators of the teacher immediacy-student learning relationships. Results of a structural equation model supported the theory’s hypothesis, as relatedness and intrinsic motivation to learn operated in serial to mediate the immediacy-learning relationship. These results indicate Self-Determination Theory is a well-suited framework for explaining the relationship between instructors’ communicative behaviors (e.g., immediacy) and their effects on student outcomes.     

论高职英语专业教学中师生关系的构建

师生关系是影响英语教学效果的一个极其重要的因素,尤其对高职英语专业的教学的影响更加突出。目前高职英语专业教学的现状是很多教师过分强调语言学习的认知因素,严重忽视了情感因素中师生关系对语言学习的作用。高职英语专业教师,应从高职英语专业学生的特点和英语教学的特色出发,充分认识师生关系在高职英语专业教学中的促进作用,努力使师生之间通过民主平等的沟通合作和有效的评价激励,达到教学相长和人格完善的教育效果。     

Using Facebook groups to support social presence in online learning

Building interpersonal connections in asynchronous online learning is important, but it is harder to achieve compared to face-to-face learning experiences due to its mostly text-based nature. Facebook is a popular social media platform and has been used as an outside-class communication space in formal learning contexts to supplement cognitive and affective aspects of learning. In this study, we used Facebook groups as supplemental social spaces in two asynchronous online master’s-level courses to understand if it impacted students’ perceptions of social presence (i.e., copresence, immediacy, and intimacy), learning interaction with faculty and peers, as well as sociability of the online learning environment. The results indicated that students felt more positively about social presence and learning interactions with other classmates and their instructor and perceived the course as having more sociability after they joined the class Facebook group. Findings have implications for supporting social impression formation in online learning.     

User-centered design through learner-centered instruction

This article initially demonstrates the parallels between the learner-centered approach in education and the user-centered approach in design disciplines. Afterward, a course on human factors that applies learner-centered methods to teach user-centered design is introduced. The focus is on three tasks to identify the application of theoretical and methodological approach. The major instructional methods utilized in the tasks are role enactment, project-based learning, case-based learning and reflection. These tasks develop students' knowledge, attitude and skills reflecting on their selves, their social and physical environment. Finally, the results of the study on students' evaluations of the course and their learning are presented. The study findings indicate that the course has been successful in its learning objectives. Multiple methods of learner-centered instruction complement lecture sessions and one-another to enhance student learning of user-centered design in different levels of cognitive and affective domains.     

小学生父母教育卷入行为理论模型的建构与验证

基于我国特定的教育文化背景,整合已有理论和实证研究,提出了小学生父母教育卷入行为结构的理论模型。通过家长访谈、专家评定,对该模型进行了完善,并据此编制了家长报告问卷加以验证。对965位小学生家长所填问卷进行分析后,形成小学生父母教育卷入行为问卷(父母回答版)。问卷共29个项目,包括了五个维度,分别为:家庭监控,指父母对子女学习、生活及交往等的监督、控制行为;学业辅导,指家长按照教师要求或自行在家中对子女的学习进行辅导的行为;亲子沟通,指家长在日常生活中就子女学习、生活、交往以及学校事务进行沟通和交流的行为,以达到共同理解、信任的过程;共同活动,指为开阔视野、促进身心发展,家长与孩子共同进行的一些文体、社会实践活动等;家校沟通,指家长为了获取子女在校表现的信息和了解学校当前进行的工作而进行的家校之间的沟通与交流。经过探索性因素分析和交叉验证分析,问卷的结构与理论模型拟合较好,能够作为考察我国小学生父母教育卷入行为的测量工具。     

Reflections on the lecture: outmoded medium or instrument of inspiration?

The traditional, didactic lecture is under attack from diverse quarters. With its origins rooted in the emergence of orality, the lecture now stands as only one of a plethora of educational communication tools, and has been subject to criticism particularly by constructivists for failing to deliver deep and effective learning experiences. This article explores the lecture's advantages and limitations in the context of evolving teaching practices and technologies, and posits that the strength of the lecture lies in its immediacy and presence. Its future survival and evolution must exploit this powerful asset to enhance student learning through engagement and interaction.     

成人教育的新方式:基于SMS的移动学习

在信息时代,引入了互联网和现代通讯技术的学习方式和工作方式,与传统方式相比发生了质的变化。随着无线通讯技术的快速发展和移动电话的普及,基于手机短消息服务(SM S)的移动学习将会改变成人学习的方式,为终身学习型社会的构建起到积极的推动作用。     

Environmental learning in online social networks: adopting environmentally responsible behaviors

Online social networks are increasingly important information and communication tools for young people and for the environmental movement. Networks may provide the motivation for young adults to increase environmental behaviors by increasing their knowledge of environmental issues and of the specific actions they can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This study examined an application within Facebook.com – the largest online social network in the world – that allowed users to post climate change news stories from other websites and comment on those stories. A survey revealed that users of the social networking application reported above average knowledge of climate change science and that self‐reported environmental behaviors increased during young people's involvement with the Facebook application. Focus groups indicated that peer role modeling through interaction on the site motivated pro‐environmental behaviors, that is, behavior that seeks to minimize the negative impact of one's actions on the natural and built world. Participation in a community of like‐minded users spurred many participants to learn more about climate change and do more to limit its impact.     

Fashion in the classroom III: Effects of instructor attire and immediacy in natural classroom interactions

This is the third of three studies using complementary designs to investigate the effects of teacher attire on student perceptions of instructors and instruction in contemporary college classrooms. In line with Studies One and Two, modest effects of attire on perceptions of extroversion and competence were found; however, previous conclusions that instructor attire has little meaningful, predictable effect on ratings of attributes related to either approachability or credibility were reinforced. Student judgements of such attributes were influenced far more by teacher use of immediacy behaviors than by attire. In particular, positive effects resulting from teachers’ choice of formal professional attire were not supported.

This is the final study in a three‐part series designed to investigate the implications of instructor attire in the contemporary college classroom. Interest in this topic was sparked by collegial conversations regarding advice for new teaching assistants: What can they do to enhance credibility, approachability, and teacher evaluations? Does what they wear make a difference?     

社交媒体时代报纸的互动传播策略

Web2．0时代,互联网越来越多地融入了交流、互动、分享的人性化元素。社交媒体带给网络用户更加新鲜的体验,更具创意的网络传播应用模式。社交媒体以其参与性、公开性、交流性、对话性、连通性和社区化等特点成为受众接收新闻信息的重要形式,传统媒体的新闻传播受到较大影响,报纸媒体应利用社交媒体进行信息传播以及提升其影响力。     

Teacher immediacy: reflections on a peer review of teaching scheme

Using a qualitative approach drawing on the experiences of four HE lecturers, this study provides an exploration of and insights into a peer review of teaching (PRT) scheme, which focused on teacher immediacy and communication skills. Within the United Kingdom, limited research has been undertaken in relation to teacher immediacy even though international research, particularly in the United States, suggests it enhances lecturer–student interaction.

The study identified three key factors that can enhance teaching through the development of immediacy skills. These were: voice and verbal qualities; body language; and location in the teaching space and environmental factors. This article suggests that, based on the evidence from the four lecturers, any PRT scheme that wishes to focus upon enhancing teacher effectiveness should consider addressing these themes in order to facilitate enhanced lecturer–student interaction.