Mathematics motivation and engagement: an independent evaluation of a complex model with Australian rural high school students

Most traditional models of academic motivation focus on a small number of specific factors. However, the Student Motivation and Engagement Scale (MES) (Martin, 2007b Martin, A.J. 2007b. The motivation and engagement scale, Sydney, , Australia: Lifelong Achievement Group.  [Google Scholar]) includes a fairly comprehensive range of perspectives on general student motivation. The current study set out (a) to provide an independent test of the proposed 11-factor structure of the MES for boys and girls when (b) applied to high school mathematics in Australia (N = 1014; Years 7 to 11). It also examined (c) the covariation of different facets of motivation and engagement with gender, year level, and scholastic achievement. The hypothesised 11-factor model fit reasonably well across gender, and there was clear evidence of specificity to maths compared to English achievement. Some gender and grade effects were observed as well. The study provides support for the value of the Martin model and its instrument. It also extends our knowledge of student motivation to mathematics in Australian rural high schools.     

Secondary school students’ attitudes to practical work in biology,chemistry and physics in England

ABSTRACT

Background: In England, practical work is a major part of secondary school science and yet little research has examined students’ attitudes specifically to practical work.

Purpose: To examine students’ attitudes to practical work in biology chemistry and physics in secondary schools in England.

Sample: The study involved 607 students from Year 7 to Year 10 (aged 11–15) drawn from three state-maintained secondary schools in England. The schools were, broadly speaking, representative of schools in England in terms of academic measures such as GCSE outcomes, value-added performance and socio-economic area.

Design and methods: The research considered students’ attitudes in terms of an established analytical framework incorporating the affective, behavioural and cognitive (ABC) domains and used a mixed methods approach involving questionnaires, lesson observations, and focus group discussions.

Results: Whilst secondary students’ attitudes to practical work were, generally speaking, positive they were not constant and homogenous but change over time. The affective value of practical work was found to vary by subject although in all three sciences this value decreased, albeit at different rates, as students approached their General Certificate in Secondary Education examinations (GCSE) taken at age 16.

Conclusion: The affective value of practical work needs to be considered on a subject by subject basis, rather than, as is often the case currently in school, in terms of a generic attitude to science practical work. Furthermore, the affective value of practical work can be maximised by using more at the start of secondary education (Key Stage 3 – ages 11–14) with a gradual, subject-specific, reduction as students approach their summative public examinations (age 16) when their preference for non-practical, exam orientated, teaching increases.     

小组工作介入农村留守初中生自我控制的应用研究

对于留守初中生来说,影响其生活的心理品质更多地取决于自我控制的强弱,但留守的境况中家庭教育缺失很容易导致自我控制能力的缺乏。基于此,特对留守初中生自我控制能力的提高进行研究,通过制定小组方案计划在贵州省瓮安县Y中学开展社会工作实务,运用小组工作的专业方法来提高农村留守初中生的自我控制能力,提出小组方法在提高留守初中生自我控制能力应用上的适应性和有效性。研究和实践显示:小组工作方法适用于相关的教育和管理实践活动,它对于留守初中生的自我控制能力的提高有着切实的积极意义。     

重点高中存在合理性的探究

重点高中越来越多,竞争越来越激烈,其存在的合理性受到了质疑.透过社会的视角可以发现,重点高中的存在是有其合理性的.在社会变革的同时,重点高中的合理定位比取消重点高中更适应我圆发展的需要.     

A pilot evaluation of the social validity of a bullying bystander program adapted for high school students

Although school‐based programs are effective at decreasing bullying, the majority of studies have been conducted with elementary and middle school students. We conducted a pilot study using a randomized controlled design investigating the social validity of a brief, bullying bystander program adapted to be age‐appropriate for high school students (N = 65). Results indicated that high school students in the intervention group perceived the program to be acceptable and relevant and reported greater increases in knowledge ( = 0.27) and confidence to intervene ( = 0.27) in bullying situations compared to students in the control group. Despite being trained in the use of four intervention strategies, students reported using two of the strategies infrequently. Additionally, we found a significant difference between the intervention and control group for only one strategy (Φ = ?0.44). This study provides partial support for the social validity of the adapted program. Implications for implementing the program at the high school level are discussed.     

普通高中物理课程改革的研究报告

由于学科课程目标的“划一化” ,使学生的个体差异问题得不到解决 ,学生的认知、情感 ,知识和能力的协调发展难以实现 ,本文着眼于物理学科课程结构改革 ,进行物理学科的分层次教学 ,使不同层次的学生都得到良好的发展     

云南省9—16岁中、小学生气质类型调查研究

本研究采用《中小学生气质量表》对云南省9-16岁中、小学生气质类型的分布状况。以及气质特征的年龄发展趋势进行了调查分析。结果表明，云南省9—16岁中小学生气质类型的分布在性别上存在差异，而存城乡间不存在差异。男女生存两种气质特征上存在差异，城乡学生在一种气质特征上存在差异，9-16岁中小学生的气质发展已进入稳定阶段。本还在讨论部分对教师了解学生的气质特征，对于教育的意义进行了讨论。     

中小学生思想道德评价指标体系构建的理性思考

中小学生思想道德评价指标体系的构建,具有提高德育决策和管理的科学水平和促进德育工作和学生思想道德发展的意义。指标体系研制的依据：中共中央、国务院及各级教委发布的法律法规及相关文件;当前中国社会对学生思想道德发展的要求;基础教育目标和中小学生身心发展水平;思想政治教育的传统及时代探索;学生思想道德发展的需求等方面。发展性及科学性原则、适度导向及前瞻性原则、务实及可行性原则、稳定及适应性原则和底线原则是评价指标体系构建的基本原则。     

河北省中学生方术迷信调查报告

众所周知 ,方术迷信在我国有着悠久的历史 ,作为传统文化中的糟粕 ,其对社会所造成的影响或危害是十分巨大的。中学生正处于知识积累与世界观形成的关键时期 ,他们思想最为活跃 ,但需要正确引导。由于思想政治教育的教条僵化所产生的负面影响以及忽视科学普及等原因 ,在中学生中普遍存在着对超自然力量的信仰 ,以及基于这种迷信思想而产生的行为上的方术化。这次调查把中学生作为研究对象 ,其结果可以供有关部门在制定中学生科学普及工作计划时参考。     

Teacher actions and student task involvement in high school science classrooms

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the investigation was to investigate the consistency of NOS views among high school students across different scientific and socio-scientific contexts. A total of 261 high school students from eight different schools in Lebanon participated in the investigation. The schools were selected based on different geographical areas in Lebanon and the principals’ consent to participate in the study. The investigation used a qualitative design to compare the responses of students across different contexts/topics. All the participants completed a five-item open-ended questionnaire, which includes five topics addressing scientific and socio-scientific contexts. The items of the questionnaire addressed the empirical, tentative, and subjective aspects of NOS. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted to answer the research questions. Results showed that participants’ views of the emphasised NOS aspects were mostly inconsistent. Plus, there was variance in participants’ views of NOS between scientific and socio-scientific issues. Discussion of the results related to differential developmental progression, contextual factors, social constructivist perspective, different domains of knowledge, and students’ individual differences.     

Incorporating physical activity‐based interventions in school psychology research and practice: A systematic review

Physical activity provides a myriad of well‐documented social‐emotional, behavioral, and academic benefits for youth. While research suggests that physical activity should be integrated within the school day to support the well‐being of students, an understanding of related empirical work within school psychology research and practice is unclear. School psychologists are well positioned to systematically incorporate physical activity within their intervention practices, particularly given their role and expertise in implementing and evaluating interventions. Authors engaged in a systematic review of 20 years (1998–2018) of physical activity intervention research within 10 peer‐reviewed school psychology journals and six school psychology‐related journals. Authors analyzed 22 studies to glean a comprehensive understanding of the literature base and highlight the ways in which physical activity can be incorporated to support school and student outcomes. Suggestions for research and practice in school psychology are discussed in light of the examined literature.     

对美国高中生涯辅导工作的调查研究

本文从资金保障、师资队伍和辅导方式等方面研究了美国高中生涯辅导工作的基本情况。     

高职院校课外体育作业的现状研究

课外体育作业应该成为学校体育的重要组成部分,但多年来都没有得到很好的重视,也缺乏一个量化的标准进行评价,使得课外体育作业处境尴尬。本文通过对高职院校课外体育作业的研究和分析,使课外体育作业能更好的提高教学效果,并且为高职学生奠定终身体育意识打下坚实的基础。     

The repercussions of reporting bullying: some experiences of students at an independent secondary school

This article reports on the complex web experienced by young people when making decisions to report bullying in school. The study was conducted in the secondary school of an independent day and boarding school in the east of England. A Participatory Action Research approach was used with student voice and perspective at its core. This study involved five students as co-researchers with the first author to explore the concept of ‘snitching’ about bullying. Data were collected from the wider student group through a variety of methods including questionnaires, focus groups and interviews. The findings suggest that the process of reporting bullying is more complex than adults once thought. Students have to negotiate a complex web in firstly deciding if the bullying is serious enough to report. The concept of ‘serious’ bullying is contentious, particularly between boarders and day students, but physical abuse and/or repetition tended to be characteristic of ‘serious’ bullying. Once considered ‘serious’ enough, students have to weigh up the potential repercussions from the bully or the wider friendship group if they ‘snitch’. Students were therefore in conflict between loyalty to the bully and wider friendship group in deciding if unfairness had taken place and should be reported. Finally students needed to decide who they trusted to report the bullying to. The students in this study often reported to teachers who they perceived as supportive and authoritative.     

高中生生物学习动机与成绩的关系研究

通过调查高中生生物学习动机的现状,将其与学生的生物成绩作相关性分析,得出二者相关系数为R=0.228,同时发现此系数在不同成绩段的学生之间具有差异性;学生的内部学习动机对成绩的影响起主要作用,最后根据调查结果提出三条建议来培养与激发学生的生物学学习动机。     

当前我国(大陆)小学社会科研究述评

1992年 ,我国大陆正式启动小学社会课程。随之展开的是各种各样的研究和探索。内容包括 :在小学开设社会科的意义和价值 ;小学社会科的目的、课程性质、课程内容、课程结构 ;小学社会科的教学目标、教学原则、教学模式、教学方法 ;小学社会科的教材研究 ;小学社会科的比较研究以及一些相关学科领域的具体研究等等。总的看来 ,我国大陆小学社会科的研究还相当薄弱 ,尤其是理论方面仍有很多有待深入探讨和澄清的问题 ,历史研究也是一个空白 ,从实际出发的原则还应进一步强化 ,实验探索和经验总结亟需提高质量和水平。     

综合性设计性实验和大学生创新实验项目相结合的研究

综合性设计性实验是改变传统教学模式、提高实验教学质量、培养学生独立操作能力和创新性思维的重要手段之一,也是实现实验教学全面改革,促进人才培养方案实施的必由之路.大学生创新实验项目是在校本科学生开展研究性学习和创新性实验的一项新举措.本文探讨将综合性设计性实验和大学生创新实验项目结合起来,以提高综合性设计性实验的质量,也能将大学生创新实验项目落到实处,有利于更进一步的激发学生的创新能力.此外,两者的结合对提高学生的科研写作能力也有很大帮助.     

高中生记叙文写作现状分析与对策研究

高中生写作记叙文的数量在减少,水平在降低,高中记叙文写作教学前景堪忧。其原因是多方面的：有高考试题的原因,有作文教学的原因,有文体特点的原因等。要提高高中生记叙文写作水平,需要加强记叙文写作在高考中的地位;强化记叙文的文体意识;加强构思能力的培养;强化描写能力的训练。     

论中小学教育科研中的"小题大作"原则

中小学教师应从自己的工作实际出发,实施校本研究,在教育科研中坚持“小题大作”的原则,选取自己实践体悟深刻而具体的认识和操作问题,进行全面而深刻的研究,使自己的研究达到“小题大作”的水平。