Building a Culture of Engagement through Participatory Feedback Processes

In response to school environments in which teachers and students feel disconnected from the learning process, we developed a three-part curriculum feedback system with the goal of creating a school-wide culture of engagement through participatory feedback processes. Here we describe the barriers to participation and ownership that are addressed by our curriculum feedback process, provide a rationale for each component of the multi-prong feedback process, and illustrate how each part of the feedback system was implemented in our pilot schools. We argue that addressing feedback regularly, optimizing the process to be user-friendly, and demonstrating appreciation for positive and constructive feedback can help any curriculum supervisor foster a school-wide culture of engagement among teachers and students.     

Physical Activity and School Engagement in Youth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits in youth; however, these benefits could extend further than health, into education. Our aim was to systematically review and combine in meta-analyses evidence concerning the association between physical activity and the dimensions of school engagement, including behavior (e.g., time-on-task), emotions (e.g., lesson enjoyment), and cognition (e.g., self-regulated learning). We conducted meta-analyses using structural equation modeling on results from 38 studies. Overall, physical activity had a small, positive association with school engagement (d = .28, I² = .86), 95% confidence interval [.12, .46]. This association was moderated by study design, with significant associations shown in randomized controlled trials but not in studies employing other designs. Risk of bias was also a significant effect moderator, as studies with a low risk of bias showed significant associations but not high risk of bias studies. Altogether, these results suggest that physical activity could improve school engagement.     

A Review of Studies: Technology-mediated Peer Feedback on Learners' Motivation in Second Language Writing Course

Increasing studies are focusing on the efficacy of applying technology in the second language writing course.This paper intends to review studies exploring impacts on learners'motivation by using technology-facilitated peer feedback.     

修改及教师反馈对英语学习者的注意作用

基于输出注意功能的相关研究中,前人还未从修改与教师反馈的角度来探讨这个问题.为了验证这两者对学习者注意的作用,通过一项实证研究,对受试写作中的特定语言形式进行分析,结果表明:划线反馈结合修改能够显著地提高学生写作中语言形式的准确性,而且最为重要的是只给学习者提供反馈而不让他们进行修改无法提高该语言形式的准确性.     

A Review of Engagement with Creativity and Creative Design Processes for Visual Communication Design (VCD) Learning in China

Understanding the enigma of how learners from the Peoples Republic of China enact and engage with creativity and creative design processes can be problematic for VCD educators. Central to the concerns are questions which relate to the relevance of Western creative and creative design process definitions, explanations and models. This review provides an overview and analysis of the literature in this area. Findings indicate challenges attributed to a dearth of empirical evidence from the Asian region. However, a number of studies were found, which enabled learner engagement with creative design process models. Such models may help illuminate complex pictures of learners’ interactions, artefacts, social, cultural and historic forces. The review highlights issues and common areas upon which to build and prompts theoretical and methodological approaches for future creative design process research.     

岩蜥属Laudakia分类学和亲缘地理学研究进展

岩蜥属已知20种,分布于欧亚大陆,多生活于偏远山区乱石堆中,行为敏捷、不易捕捉.通过岩蜥属的分类历史和亲缘地理学研究进展的回顾,对岩蜥属分类学、生活史和高原适应性进化研究进行了展望.     

游戏化教学有效性的系统评价与元分析

将游戏引入教学是否真的有益于教学?学界对此展开了诸多研究,但结果不一.本研究采用系统评价方法和元分析方法对游戏化教学与传统教学的效果进行对比统计分析,以求得更科学的结论.本研究检索了2009年1月至2020年12月的中外数据库,根据PICOS原则排查所有对比游戏化教学与传统教学提升学生学业成就的随机对照试验研究,最终纳入27篇原始文献,然后利用Review Manager5.3软件对相关数据进行元分析,得出如下结论:1)游戏化英语和体育教学、小学游戏化教学、50人以内的集体游戏化教学对学生学业成就提升优势显著,确定有效;2)将教学过程游戏化和教学中运用数字小游戏对学生学业成就提升优势显著,成绩高于传统教学,确定有效;3)游戏化数学教学、50-100人集体游戏化教学、基于传统游戏的游戏化教学、基于虚拟游戏的游戏化教学、理论课程的游戏化教学和采用激励机制的游戏化教学均对学生学业成就提升可能有效,结论不确定,解释或运用需谨慎.     

游戏化教学有效性的系统评价与元分析

将游戏引入教学是否真的有益于教学?学界对此展开了诸多研究,但结果不一.本研究采用系统评价方法和元分析方法对游戏化教学与传统教学的效果进行对比统计分析,以求得更科学的结论.本研究检索了2009年1月至2020年12月的中外数据库,根据PICOS原则排查所有对比游戏化教学与传统教学提升学生学业成就的随机对照试验研究,最终纳入27篇原始文献,然后利用Review Manager5.3软件对相关数据进行元分析,得出如下结论:1)游戏化英语和体育教学、小学游戏化教学、50人以内的集体游戏化教学对学生学业成就提升优势显著,确定有效;2)将教学过程游戏化和教学中运用数字小游戏对学生学业成就提升优势显著,成绩高于传统教学,确定有效;3)游戏化数学教学、50-100人集体游戏化教学、基于传统游戏的游戏化教学、基于虚拟游戏的游戏化教学、理论课程的游戏化教学和采用激励机制的游戏化教学均对学生学业成就提升可能有效,结论不确定,解释或运用需谨慎.     

Family Engagement Practices as Sites of Possibility: Supporting Immigrant Families through a District-University Partnership

In this article, we consider the ways in which family engagement practices foster sites of possibility for immigrant families in the public schools. As demographic change leads to a growing number of new immigrant destinations and amidst increasing hostility toward immigrant communities, educational institutions play an increasingly important role in supporting these students and their families. Drawing on a study of one school district’s partnership with a local university to identify and resolve engagement gaps between immigrant and nonimmigrant families, our article discusses asset-based approaches to family engagement practices. In addition to discussing district initiatives to engage immigrant families in 2-way communication and minimize barriers to participation, we also consider the role of university partners in building sites of possibility for immigrant youth and their families. We conclude with implications for expanded efforts to develop equitable family engagement practices in districts serving immigrant communities.     

Networking From the Inside Out: Understanding Learners' Processes,Activities, and Experiences

Research to date has demonstrated that networking can be an effective strategy for supporting meaningful learning. However, studies have shown that learners encounter difficulties using it. In an attempt to understand and thus reduce these difficulties, this study examined learners' underlying cognitive processes and activities while networking. Detailed process, observational, and post-activity interview data were gathered on 14 participants during and after their networking of an 800-word text. The study showed that learners must possess several forms of prior knowledge, and devote appropriate time and effort in order to derive benefits from networking. The instructional implications of the process and the methodological contribution of this study are discussed.     

任务、学习者互动和二语习得

从认知角度和社会文化角度综述学习者互动和二语习得之间关系的研究,讨论各种类型的交际任务在互动和习得研究中的作用,提出今后互动和习得的研究应采用更宽泛的角度,将语言因素和社会因素综合起来考虑。     

Supporting Refugee Distance Education: A Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT

The sudden influx of refugees into countries around the world has caused a complicated, multi-faceted, international refugee crisis. Refugees, whether in camps or urban areas, face a myriad of problems and obstacles, yet one of the most critical issues young refugees face is the lack of educational opportunities and/or resources. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warns that this lack of education could potentially create a “lost generation” which may lead to serious implications, not only for these young refugees but also to surrounding, nearby societies. This paper seeks to understand if and how Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) have been reported in the literature as being used in different contexts to connect young refugees with high quality educational opportunities, and whether the urban or camp contexts impact these opportunities. The results of this review of the literature indicate that a number of different ICTs have successfully been used in a variety of different educational settings and for a variety of purposes. Additionally, where a refugee lives could impact the accessibility and nature of the ICT tools available to provide an education.     

教育目标分类新架构--豪恩斯坦教学系统观与目标分类整合模式述评

豪恩斯坦教育目标分类理论着眼于教学系统的结构——功能机制,突出了教育目标分类整体统一、简洁明快、协调均衡、聚焦行为的特点。豪恩斯坦的“整合模式”是对布卢姆等人的“要素法”的一种大胆超越,体现了教育目标分类上的新视野。     

Literacy Engagement Through Online and Offline Communities Outside School: English Language Learners' Development as Readers and Writers

How do second-language learners become successful readers and writers? This article examines the importance of social networks to English language learners' reading and writing development. It describes different family, peer, and virtual social networks that ELLs can utilize to engage in online and offline reading and writing (especially related to youth popular culture, such as fan fiction) outside school. The article highlights the importance of fostering a participatory culture in classrooms and schools to help ELLs form communities of learners and supporters and facilitate their second-language literacy development.     

直接与间接纠正性反馈对学习者英语写作水平和自主性的影响

在英语写作教学中,给予纠正性反馈一直是教师的一个重要策略。学习者和他们所收到的不同类型的反馈对于培养自主性也至关重要。因此,论文旨在研究比较英语学习者在接受两种不同的纠正反馈时的写作能力和自主性。为此,选择了60名年龄在17-19岁之间的非英语专业英语学习者作为研究对象。通过前测和后测的实验结果显示,间接性纠正反馈组的表现优于直接组,但在学习自主性方面没有显著提升。     

对学生口语的纠正反馈在交际法英语教学中的实证研究

文章采用三种方法对学生英语口语的纠正反馈在CLT课堂的重要性进行了实证研究。先通过访谈、问卷调查了教师和学生对纠正反馈的态度和偏好,再运用听课记录分析了教师对学生错误纠正的频率,以及纠正反馈所产生的作用。调查结果发现,大部分老师和学生对纠正反馈持肯定态度,交际互动中老师对学生口语错误的纠正反馈能较大程度上引起学生对正确语言的理解并对错误做出一定量的修正。据此,本研究认为,在CLT课堂中,适当的纠正反馈是重要的,必不可少的,对学生的英语学习有很大的促进作用。     

Perfectionism in Academically Gifted Students: A Systematic Review

Educational Psychology Review - Perfectionism has long been recognised as a psychological factor that can enhance or interfere with the healthy adjustment of young students who are academically...     

Test Anxiety and Physiological Arousal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Educational Psychology Review - Test anxiety is a widespread and mostly detrimental emotion in learning and achievement settings. Thus, it is a construct of high interest for researchers and its...     

Adaptive Functioning in Williams Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Literature on the level of adaptive functioning and relative strengths and weaknesses in functioning of individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) was reviewed. The electronic databases PsycINFO, PubMed, Expanded Academic, Web of Science, Scopus and ProQuest were searched electronically for relevant articles and dissertations using the search terms ‘Williams syndrome’ or ‘Williams-Beuren syndrome’ combined with ‘adaptive function*’, ‘adaptive behavio*’, ‘independ*’ and ‘autonomy’. Selection criteria included English language articles, theses and book chapters, participants with a diagnosis of Williams syndrome and inclusion of a standardised assessment of adaptive functioning. Twenty-two published articles and two PhD. dissertations (one subsequently published as a poster presentation) met the selection criteria for inclusion in the review. Fifteen investigated adaptive functioning in children and adolescents aged up to 19 years of age, five investigated adaptive functioning in adults and four included participants across a wider age range and included both children and adults. Along with identifying methodological issues, the review addressed the following areas: overall level of adaptive functioning in WS, domain strengths and weaknesses, evidence of heterogeneity, relationship to intellectual ability, changes with chronological age, relationship with maladaptive behaviour, gender differences and the potential influence of environmental factors which may be related to adaptive functioning in WS.     

美国教学目标分类研究评介

教学目标分类学是美国教育心理学家特点关注并卓有贡献的一个研究领域。本文介绍了布卢姆、基尔拉奇、布洛克、吉尔福德等美国学者提出的教学目标分类模型，分析了它们的基本内容、独特性、优缺点，指出教学目标分类有助于较直观地测量单元教学活动的成效，改进微观教学过程。