Explorations of relationships among learners, tasks, and learning

Based on a critical re-analysis of cognitive load theory (CLT), Schnotz and Kürschner identified the need for research on more sensitive ways of assessing learner characteristics, both prior to and during instruction, in order to understand learning processes and outcomes. One emergent theme of the papers in this special issue is that the “same” learning environment is differentially demanding and produces different results depending on characteristics of the learners, most importantly their knowledge in the task domain. These findings indicate that to optimize learning outcomes, theories of instructional design and learning need to be more adaptive and reflect the nuances of interactions among learners, tasks, and instructional supports.     

成人学习者远程学习适应性研究的思考

本文主要对远程教育成人学习者学习适应性研究的现状及一些问题进行了思考。认为应从多角度、多层次来理解和研究成人学习者的学习适应性:可以从宏观和微观的不同层次来分析和强调成人学习者与远程教育院校之间的彼此主动适应;可以从内外两方面以及观念、制度、活动三个层面对成人学习者远程学习适应性作一结构化的理解;可以从教与学相关联的角度,从学习者所处的不同群体层次来考察他们的学习适应性问题。在提高成人学习者的学习适应能力方面,除了学习者自身的努力外,还应注重远程教育院校对学习者的引导和帮助,注重学习者与他人(包括老生在内)全方位的人际往来。     

日语学习者学习策略研究

日语教学研究认为,影响日语学习者成绩提高的一个重要因素是缺乏学习策略.文章分析了学习策略中认知策略、记忆策略、情感策略、文化补偿策略在日语学习中的作用,介绍了日语学习的方法.     

远程学习者学习动机、需要及动力的研究

通过问卷调查，对学生的学习动机、需要、动力进行研究，得出如下结论：一是学生的学习动机是健康的，追求知识的欲望比较强烈；二是学生的远程学习需要是多样的、复杂的；三是学生学习的动力较为充足，学生参加学习的社会支持度很高。围绕结论，文章作了进一步的讨论。     

把学习的选择权还给学生

教育规划纲要提出要改革人才培养模式,这就要求充分发挥学生在学习中的主体作用,改变现在学生被教育、被学习的状况。给每个学生提供适合的教育,就要把学习的选择权还给学生。学校要减少必修课,增加选修课,为学生的学习选择创造条件。     

联通主义学习中学习者社会网络特征研究

联通主义理论揭示了"互联网+"时代教与学的新规律,学习者社会网络的形成是联通主义学习的重要过程,因此,深刻认识联通主义理论中的社会网络规律显得尤为重要。该研究使用社会网络分析法对国内第一门cMOOC微信群中的交互数据进行收集与分析,探究了联通主义学习情境中的社会网络特征。研究发现:在宏观层面,整个课程微信群交互形成的社会网络是一个多中心的复杂网络;在中观层面,内部子结构形成了8个凝聚子群;在微观层面,度数中心性和中间中心性较高的节点(参与者)在网络中发挥着重要的联通作用。最后,从三个方面进行了总结:联通主义学习中教师是引导者、促进者,符合联通主义课程的教师观;自组织是联通主义理论的重要特征;联通主义学习者的网络地位可以反映其联通主义学习的情况。     

远程语言学习中,学习者-情境界面新理论视角的阐释

本文远程语言学习中,学习者-情境界面概念,从多维度的视角对这一概念做了进一步的阐释,另外,本文还总结了学习者-情境界面的三个独有的特点,最后指出在远程语言学习中,教师角色的重要性。     

Measuring perceptions of school learning environments for younger learners

Learning Environments Research - Students’ perceptions of the learning environment play an important role in their academic achievement and social lives. While most measures of school...     

Toward constructivism for adult learners in online learning environments

Since online learning has a different setting from the conventional classroom, online educators need to use some special techniques and perceptions to lead to success. Moreover, adults have special needs and requirements as learners compared with children and adolescents, thus online educators should know how adults can learn best because of their special characteristics. Philosophical and methodological shifts also affect instruction. Many researchers have suggested that constructivism should be applied in distance education. Thus, this paper attempts to examine the impact of constructivism in online learning environments when focusing on adult learners. The author develops the connection between constructivism and adult learning theory. In addition, the paper proposes instructional guidelines using the constructivist approach in online learning for adults.     

Pandemic induced remote learning increases need for mobile game-based learning to engage learners

Educational technology research and development - The current global health crisis has reduced our mobility, consequently increasing the need to connect with others digitally. This brief provides a...     

远程学习行为之分析

学习者的学习行为决定着学习的成效。好的学习行为、学习习惯的养成决定一个人的成长。在信息时代到来之际,探索基于网络环境下学习者的学习行为,有助于在职人员自主学习精神的建立和学习习惯的养成。在职成人学生要端正学习动机,克服心理障碍,在教师的指导下逐步学会学习。     

试论现代远程教育条件下学习者的学习方式

本文首先论述了学会学习是实现远程学习和终身学习的基础。其次指出现代建构主义理论是指导学习者学会学习的理论基础。最后指出要学会学习一要转变观念,树立全新的学习观念;二要个别化学习,培养自学能力;三要探究学习,提高信息素养;四要协作学习,培养人际交往和与人合作的能力。     

Utilising creative methodologies to elicit the views of young learners with additional needs in literacy

The research described in this article aimed to explore and examine the dominant ‘assessment’ and ‘participation’ stories of upper‐primary pupils with long‐standing and marked literacy learning needs, their views on how their level of participation in the assessment and remediation of their additional needs might be increased and also how they perceive themselves as literacy learners. This qualitative small‐scale study adopted a case study approach and utilised creative methodologies in the context of focus groups to investigate sensitively the views and experiences of Key Stage 2 pupils with additional needs in literacy. The findings discussed here are based on the outcomes from the four Northern Irish schools that participated in the original cross‐border (Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland) study. Findings are discussed in the context of strategies for promoting holistic and empowering pathways for learners with additional needs in literacy.     

Impact of interactive online units on learning science among students with learning disabilities and English learners

The purpose of this study was to document the design, classroom implementation, and effectiveness of interactive online units to enhance science learning over 3 years among students with learning disabilities, English learners, and general education students. Results of a randomised controlled trial with 2,303 middle school students and 71 teachers across 13 schools in two states indicated that online units effectively deepened science knowledge across all three student groups. Comparing all treatment and control students on pretest-to-posttest improvement on standards-based content-specific assessments, there were statistically significant mean differences (17% improvement treatment vs. 6% control; p?相似文献   

小学生英语自主学习能力的有效习得

传统的学习方式已成为影响基础教育课程改革的一大障碍。帮助学生改变单一、被动的学习方式为多样化的、合作的、体验的、探究式的学习方式应成为小学英语课程教学实践的教研重点。小学生英语学习的过程应该是由学生亲自参与的、丰富生动的思维活动,在教师帮助下,学生经历一个理解、实践和主动建构的学习过程。     

Self‐regulated learning ability of Chinese distance learners

This study reports on self‐regulated learning (SRL) of Chinese distance learners by using a structured SRL scale. SRL of adult and lifelong learners is a well‐researched area, though its application within distance education is a new area of investigation. Open and distance learning lean heavily on self‐learning and self‐learning resources, though interaction at designated learning centers and online learning platforms is occasionally offered. In China, there is still persistence of the age‐old teacher‐centric model of teaching‐learning; and, within distance education offered largely by the radio and television universities, there is insistence for regular tuition classes at designated branch schools. At the backdrop of understanding and enhancing SRL of Chinese distance learners, the authors took up this research to find out the elements and levels of SRL ability among Chinese distance learners. Based on factor analysis (on 357 students for item analysis and on 600 distance learners for structural validity of the initial 117‐item scale), a standardized 54‐item Self‐regulated Learning Ability Scale was finalized and administered on a random sample of 2738 undergraduate learners (1630 males and 1108 females) from the Open Distance Education Centre of Beijing Normal University, P.R. China, doing an online course during 2009–10. The sample came from either senior high school (grade 12) or junior college (grade 14). Data on four dimensions of SRL—planning, control, regulating and evaluation—were analyzed using ‘t’ test for variables of gender, level of education and age. Results indicated that all the participants had above‐average levels of SRL in all the four dimensions of planning, control, regulating and evaluation. In so far as gender was concerned, male distance learners were better in SRL than female distance learners, especially in control (ie, content and resources) and all the evaluation dimensions. Though no age difference was found, students from junior colleges had better planning, regulating and evaluating abilities than those who came from senior high schools. These results have been discussed in the context of current changes in Chinese distance/online education and also in relation to the age‐old Chinese culture of learning. The results will also have implications for designing distance and online learning generally.     

Cross-curricular skills development in final-year dissertation by active and collaborative methodologies

European Frame for Higher Education has led universities to adapt their teaching schemes. Degrees must train students in competences including specific and cross-curricular skills. Nevertheless, there are important limitations to follow skill improvement through the consecutive academic years. Final-year dissertation (FYD) offers the opportunity to assess these aspects so linked to the professional requirements. The experience reported here offers an alternative methodology for the FYD in order to reinforce cross-curricular skills and substitute the classic final evaluation schemes. A new protocol for the FYD was defined and tested in the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, with the participation of students and lecturers from different disciplines. The new methodology included collaborative activities that required students active implication and participation. New cross-curricular skills not considered before were included and evaluated in a continuous way: analysis and critical attitude, as well as team working. Obtained data revealed an improvement over cross-curricular skills. Student–student cooperation resulted in significant contributions to enhance FYD quality. The new methodology was satisfactorily valued by students. The main keys for the successful implementation of this protocol were the followings: encouragement of teachers and students, coordination, information and communication technologies, and clear guidelines.