An Assessment of Arguments for Teaching Religion in Public Schools in the United States

After evaluating arguments for teaching a religion course in public schools, and finding the most common ones less than convincing, I provide a justification rooted in the unique mission of public education. I then suggest that two types of courses, Bible Literature and World Religion, could, if properly taught, serve this mission in a unique way. I also provide a set of minimum guidelines for teachers if religion courses are to be appropriate for public schools.     

Physical Self-Concept,Possible Selves,and Well-Being Among Older Adults in Taiwan

Possible selves is an important self-related construct for older adults' health behaviors and well-being. This study examines the relationships among older adults' current physical self-concept, possible selves, and physical activity participation, and it examines the mediating effect of possible selves on the relationships between physical self-concept and well-being. One hundred and sixty-three community-dwelling older adults (M _age = 70.91, SD = 6.39) in Taiwan completed the survey packet assessing physical self concept, possible selves, health-related qualities of life, and life satisfaction. Bivariate correlation analyses showed that older adults' possible selves were positively related to physical self-concept and moderate physical activity participation. In addition, the link between older adults' physical self-concept and psychological well-being was mediated partially by possible selves. The results show the significance of using the construct of possible selves to examine and promote older adults' physical activity/exercise behaviors and psychological well-being.     

The Relationship Between Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Chronic Diseases,and Depression Among Older Korean Immigrants

It has been identified that performance of Activities of Daily living (ADL) and chronic disease are predictors of depression for older Asian immigrants. This study examined the independent and interactive effects of ADL performance and chronic disease on depressive symptoms among older Korean immigrants. Data from 210 older Korean immigrants in Los Angeles County were analyzed. Self-reported measures included sociodemographic characteristics, ADL performance, chronic disease, and depressive symptoms. A hierarchical regression model indicated that performance of activities of daily living were negatively associated with depressive symptoms. Also, older Korean immigrants with more chronic diseases were more likely to have depressive symptoms. The interaction between ADL performance and chronic diseases was significantly associated with lower levels of depressive symptoms (β = .46, p < .05). Findings suggest that it is critical to develop various strategies for enhancing immigrants’ ability to perform activities of daily living; this can lead to increased independence and reduced chronic illnesses, thus, improving overall quality of life.     

美国移民的高校入学政策研究

美国移民入学政策的制定和修改是服务于国家以及各州的经济文化和政治需要的。在不同的时期和不同的州,其政策都不完全一样。美国对待不同类型的移民申请进入本土的大学或学院,一直以来采取区别对待的政策,以便在高等教育方面实现人才吸纳与经济效益两者兼顾的目的。有些州规定:从本州高中毕业的非法移民学生享受州公立高校系统内部的收费政策;有些州不允许非法移民子女进入公立高校系统;其他州的非法移民支付比州立大学系统标准高得多的费用,甚至是海外留学生的标准。     

美国基础教育质量的学校影响因素监测研究

教育质量的学校影响因素是教育质量监测的重要组成部分.美国国家教育统计中心开展的"学校与教职人员调查"(Schools and Staffing Survey, SASS)为我国教育质量监测体系的建设提供了很好的借鉴.本文介绍和分析了SASS的目的、测试内容、测试组织、研究发现和对美国教育政策的影响,并提出了对我国基础教育质量评价的借鉴:将学校和教师调查纳入教育质量监测体系,满足国家和地方需求;将学校与教师调查的监测数据与其他教育信息系统数据有效链接,服务决策;发布中小学师资质量状况的监测报告.     

Schools and Universities in the United States

按照高考英语阅读和鉴赏要求选文,旨在介绍各 的文化和风土人情,开阔学生的阅读视野,提高学生的语言运用能力.     

中美高中教师培养计划比较研究--以北师大"4+2"培养模式和美国加州长滩分校的高师培养计划为例

以北京师范大学“4 2”模式和美国加州长滩分校的高中教师培养计划比较为例,从教育实习和课程设置方面对两所学校培养模式上的异同点进行比较。通过对中美高师培养现状的差异性比较,借鉴美国先进经验,指出目前中国高师培养中存在的问题,给中国高师新模式的探讨提出一点有价值的建议。     

Medication Adherence in Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

To effectively address medication adherence and improve cardiovascular health among older adults, a deeper understanding is needed of the barriers that this age group faces and of approaches that would be most effective and feasible for improving adherence. We conducted a focus group study (n = 25) in a diverse population of older adults with hypertension recruited from the Cohort Study of Medication Adherence in Older Adults (CoSMO). A structured guide was used to collect feedback on barriers to adherence and acceptability and the feasibility of intervention strategies. The final coding framework outlines factors at the individual, relationship, health care system, and environmental or policy level that affect adherence in older adults. These include memory, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs, side effects, social support, interaction with healthcare providers, and cost and convenience of medication filling. Patient responses highlighted the varied nature of barriers and the need for interventions that are both multifaceted and tailored.     

19世纪美国的天主教移民及其本土化研究

19世纪有大量的欧洲移民进入美国社会,其中以爱尔兰移民和德国移民的数量最大,绝大多数是天主教教徒。当时美国的新教徒占据绝对的主流,他们对代表欧洲旧势力的天主教持抵抗态度,加之移民本身的复杂性,使得这一时期天主教在美国的发展举步维艰。19世纪的美国天主教是在克服外来的反天主教势力和解决内部冲突的过程中得以生存和发展的。     

A Cross-Cultural Study of the Career Maturity of Korean and United States High School Students

The present study aimed at conducting a cross-cultural comparison of career maturity between Korea and the United States. First, a Korean version of the Career Attitude Maturity Inventory (CAMI) was constructed. Then, an English version parallel to that Korean version was formed following three stages of procedure; translation, back translation, and field study. Finally, high school students of 11th grade from two different cultures (331 from Korea and 266 from the United States) were administered to the CAMI. Results indicated that constructs of career maturity are similar across two cultures with no gender differences. However, it was found that the level of maturity for those constructs was culture-bound. Those findings were discussed in cultural aspects of the development of career maturity.     

美国特许学校与资优教育

历经15年的发展,美国特许学校已经从一个州的几所迅速发展为40几个州的3500多所.尽管这个数字增长迅速,但人们给予特许学校有关资优教育方面的关注相对于对特许学校其他方面的关注却少得多.较之传统公立学校,特许学校虽然拥有高度自主权,但并非完全不受州和联邦教育法规的约束,它们也要实施州对所有公立学校要求的资优教育.然而,有些州并没有要求特许学校为资优学生提供服务,判例法也没有证据表明可以强迫特许学校为资优学生提供资优服务.     

中小学生心理承受力教育不容轻视

时代发展和人类自身发展都对人的心理素质提出了新要求，而当今中小学生心理承受能力低与此形成了较大反差。在社会，学校，家庭，学生自身诸多因素中，学校教育理应担当主要教育责任，具体可从调整认知，优化个性，增强应激反应和提高耐挫力等方面进行引导教育。     

美国当代拉美裔移民问题管窥——拉美移民潮与美利坚文明聚合力

始于20世纪60年代的美国第三次拉美移民潮以墨西哥移民为主体,它具有移民分布集中,历史与语言文化风格独特,规模庞大的特点。拉美移民族群难融于美国主流社会,美利坚文明的聚合力受到了冲击,从而招致美国社会的不满以及政府政策的限制,这引起了美国与拉美有关国家之间的外交摩擦。本文试图对拉美移民潮给美国社会所带来的影响作出客观评价。     

Adult Education and the Health Literacy of Hispanic Immigrants in the United States

Discussion on the advantages of integrating health literacy into adult education has primarily been theoretical and conceptual. There is a need for studies that assess the impact of adult education on health literacy. This study implemented a quasi-experimental design to explore whether basic adult instruction may constitute a venue for improving health literacy among Spanish-speaking immigrants. Participants included adults in a High School Equivalency program in a US-Mexico border community who received either a standard GED curriculum or a GED curriculum enhanced with health literacy content. The Short Spanish TOFHLA was used to measure health literacy. While S-TOFHLA scores and health literacy levels improved in all participants, no statistically significant differences were observed across groups. Results are consistent with recommendations supporting adult education as a strategy for improving health literacy.     

美国专业发展学校(PDS)标准评析

美国专业发展学校（PDS）是由大学教育学院与一所或多所中小学合作，融教师职前培养、在职培训和学校改革为一体的学校形式，正逐渐成为美国教师教育改革的一大趋势。2001年11月16日，全美师范资格审查委员会发布了美国第一个《专业发展学校标准》，为PDS的进一步发展提出了一系列指导性的办学思想和原则性的指标体系及分级评估标准。本文对这一标准的产生背景、主要思想和目标体系进行了介绍和分析。     

中日韩美高中生学习状况比较研究

本研究对中国、日本、韩国和美国高中生的学习环境、学习行为、学习目的与态度等进行了比较。通过对自编问卷中各题目选项的百分比进行比较发现,与其他三国相比,中国高中班级规模较大,座位安排以＂秧田式＂为主,走班制尚不常用,教学方式方法有＂应试＂倾向,学生学习压力最大;中国高中生课堂表现良好,学习行为积极,用于家庭作业和课外学习的时间也最长,但使用新媒体学习少于美国高中生;＂掌握社会的基本知识＂和＂对将来的工作有用＂是四国高中生共同的学习目的,但中国高中生更加重视通过学习来适应和融入社会,对个体独特性的追求较弱;中国高中生不想提高成绩的比例在四国中最少。     

Education,Welfare Reform and Psychological Well-Being: A Critical Psychology Perspective

There are established links between education and well-being, and between poverty and education. This article draws on interviews with parents of school-aged children impacted by a policy in the UK commonly referred to as the ‘bedroom tax’. A critical psychology perspective to education is put forward, acknowledging the complex interrelationships between psychological well-being, sociopolitical factors and education.     

Language Teacher Identities in the Southern United States: Transforming Rural Schools

Foreign language (FL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching present considerable challenges in the rural U.S. South. Local language ideologies, budgetary considerations, and challenges in other curricular areas (e.g., math and science) lead to marginalizing both FL and ESL in schools. This article examines the personal and professional trajectories of in-service language teachers in K–12 settings in the state of Mississippi to better understand how participants conceptualize their practice and their roles in schools. By analyzing the interview discourse of nine teachers, we found that both ESL and FL teachers positioned themselves against dominant ideologies and educational policies and constructed themselves as agents of change in the classroom, school, and community at large. This study contributes to the argument for integrating FL and ESL in rural areas, where both groups need support, and provides suggestions for ESL-FL teacher collaboration in rural schools.     

The Romany States of Education in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

This multiple case study aims to analyze education and living conditions of Romany students, their families, and their relation with the school. The study consists of three schools in ?zmir, where mostly Romany students are educated. Study group consists of fifteen participants in total, three school staff, one student from the secondary level and one parent from each school chosen by criterion sampling. Semi-structured interviews, observation notes, and documents are utilized in the study. Lives of the Romany which have turned into cultural destiny, how students reproduce the lives of their families and the role of school in this reproduction are revealed.     

河南省高校体育教育专业学生人格因素特征调查研究

采用16PF人格因素测试法对河南省高校体育专业学生人格特征进行测试,分析河南省高校体育专业学生心理健康现状。测试结果显示:河南省体育教育专业大学生人格因素表现为焦虑性较高;性格内向;注重感情;性格显怯懦等特征。