Reliability and validity of the Learning Styles Questionnaire

The reliability and predictive validity of a short form of Honey and Mumford's Learning Styles Questionnaire were examined. Students' learning preferences were measured by self-report ratings on their degree of likings for 19 teaching and learning activities commonly used in higher and professional education. Subjects were 381 second-year undergraduates enrolled in accountancy, engineering and communication programmes at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. The alpha coefficients for the four learning styles scales were quite low, ranging from 0.311 for the Pragmatist scale to 0.421 for the Reflector scale. Factor analysis of the items did not reveal any coherent factor structure congruent with the underlying constructs. However, significant though weak correlations were found between the learning styles scores and the learning preferences of the students as hypothesised.     

The duration of compulsory education and the transition to secondary education: Panel data evidence from low-income countries

A straightforward way of keeping children in school is increasing the duration of compulsory education. Evidence of the impact of this type of policy in Western countries is abundant. However, its effectiveness has been rarely tested in low-income countries. Using panel data of low-income and lower-middle-income countries covering the period 1996–2017, this paper analyzes the impact of lengthening the duration of compulsory education on the progression of children from primary to secondary education. The empirical results show that in those countries where this policy is implemented, there is a significant increase in the share of children progressing from primary to secondary education but only in those countries where after the reform the duration of compulsory education becomes longer than the duration of primary education.     

成就目标定向、父母教养方式对青少年创造性倾向的预测研究

为探讨成就目标定向、父母教养方式对青少年创造性倾向的共同预测作用,对471名学生进行调查。结果显示:(1)青少年创造性倾向在性别、年级上差异不显著;(2)掌握目标定向和母亲情感温暖能正向预测青少年创造性倾向。     

大学生榜样教育中的榜样人物选取路径研究

榜样教育法是对当代大学生进行思想政治教育的一种重要方法。榜样人物的选取作为榜样教育法的关键步骤,在现时期对改善榜样教育法的教育效果,优化高校思想政治教育环境都有着重要的现实意义。面对当前部分榜样人物脱离时代、难以学习和过于刻板等问题,应积极探索榜样人物选取的有效路径,从适应时代发展、符合校园特色以及引入偶像机制三个路径选取出适合的榜样人物。     

Measuring teacher regulating activities concerning student learning in secondary education classrooms: Reliability and validity of student perceptions

.This article describes the use and validation of the Pedagogical Practices Inventory, which uses student perceptions arranged into five subscales to measure teacher activities concerning the regulation of student learning in secondary education. To determine the reliability and validity of the instrument, an inventory study (N = 2128) and a study in which observational data (N = 11) and inventory data (N = 201) were combined, were carried out. Analysis of the inventory data showed internal subscale reliabilities between .83 and .90, indicating consistency of the PPI subscale scores. Correlations between inventory and observational data showed significant relations for three of the five subscales, indicating that the PPI is suitable to tap teacher regulating activities in classroom contexts.     

Reliability and validity estimates of the Brigance K&1; screen based on a sample of disadvantaged preschoolers

The reliability and validity properties of the Brigance K&1; screen were examined with a sample of 134 Head Start children preparing to enter kindergarten. Reliability estimations indicated high interrater agreement and high overall internal consistency and test–retest reliabilities. Construct validation procedures included examination of the Screen's correlations with the cognitive processing and achievement subscales of the K‐ABC. Prediction/outcome analyses, intended to explore the test's accuracy in predicting special education status at the end of preschool, indicated a relatively high false negative rate and a moderate true positive rate. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

中学学校体育对中学生道德教育影响之我见

作者探讨当今中学学校体育在教学过程中对中学生道德教育的重要影响,这种影响具有两面性:正向性和负向性.通过查阅相关文献资料和对调查问卷进行分析思考,笔者对当今学校体育对中学生德育影响过程存在的相关问题及如何解决现存问题进行尝试性探讨.     

对中职学生德育教育的几点思考

当前中职学校学生的思想道德状况总体上看主流是好的,但由于受社会多种复杂因素的影响,部分中职学生心理素质脆弱,缺乏抗挫折教育和感恩意识。本文围绕营造良好的家庭环境、校园环境、社会环境等方面提出了对中职德育工作的几点的思考。     

The child sexual behavior inventory: Reliability and validity in a Dutch normative and clinical sample

BackgroundThe Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI) is one of the few instruments available to assess sexual behavior in children. Because of cross-cultural differences in the definition of normal and atypical sexual behaviors, the CSBI is not generalizable to other countries.ObjectiveThe current study examined psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the CSBI.Participants and settingThe study represents 3206 children from a normative sample, and 932 children from clinical samples.MethodsParents ratings on the CSBI, and questionnaires for psychosocial problems were obtained to assess psychometric properties.ResultsResults showed that Dutch parents interpret more CSBI items as developmentally appropriate than USA parents. Reliability coefficients indicated internal consistency (α = .39–.82), test-retest (r = .86, p < .000) and interrater reliability (Cohen's d =0.47, p >.05). Positive correlations between the CSBI total scale and the subscales demonstrated content validity (r = .32–.96, p < .01). Differences between normative and clinical samples on the CSBI total (ηp² = .01–.65, p < .000), DRSB (ηp² = .00–.03, p = .00–.38) and SASI scales (ηp² =.00–.18, p < .01) indicated construct validity. Within the clinical samples, highest associations were found between the CSBI score and convergent measures (r = .64, p < .000). Lowest associations were found between the CSBI scores and divergent measures r = .14–.54, p = n.s.−<.000.ConclusionsCross-cultural differences in the perception of developmental appropriate sexual behavior underscore the importance of country-specific normative data. Good psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the CSBI were supported by this study.     

Test anxiety prevalence and gender differences in a sample of English secondary school students

The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of students who report themselves as highly test anxious in a sample of English secondary schools and whether this proportion differed by gender. Self-report test anxiety data were collected from 2435 secondary school students in 11 schools. Results showed that 16.4% of the sample reported themselves to be highly test anxious, with the proportion significantly higher in female students (22.5%) than male students (10.3%). Moderate gender differences were present in the worry and tension components of test anxiety and small differences in the social derogation component. While not all highly test anxious students might be at risk of underperformance and disengagement from school and academic activities, there may still be a sizable group of students who would benefit from specific support and intervention.     

中职学生心理教育探析

在中等职业教育迎来前所未有的发展机遇的同时,也对中职教师提出了新的挑战、新的要求。中职教师要适应职业教育发展的新形势,迎接新挑战就要做好最基本的道德教育,在德育的基础上发展学生个性。     

广东省非户籍常住人口子女义务教育情况及建议

为切实解决广东省非户籍常住人口子女义务教育问题．根据省领导的批示，今年5月至7月，广东省教育厅组织有关处室开展了全省非户籍常住人口子女义务教育专题调研，主要对珠江三角洲的广州、深圳、东莞、中山、佛山、珠海、江门等七个市进行了重点调研。从调研的情况看，广东省非户籍常住人口子女义务教育人数呈每年快速上升趋势，给流入地政府带来了巨大的压力，     

Goal orientations and perceptions of the motivational climate in physical education classes among Colombian students

This study examined the relationships of achievement goal orientations and perceptions of the motivational climate in physical education classes among Colombian students, and tested gender and age differences in goal orientations and perceived motivational climate. Participants (1378 boys and 1615 girls, ranging in age from 9 to 18 yr) completed the Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ), and the Learning and Performance Orientations in Physical Education Classes Questionnaire (LAPOPECQ). Bivariate and canonical correlation analysis identified conceptually consistent relationships between goal orientations and perceptions of motivational climate. Boys scored higher than girls in ego orientation and in perceptions of performance orientation. Task and ego goal orientations, and perceptions of learning or performance orientations decreased with age. Data obtained indicate that the Spanish versions of the TEOSQ and the LAPOPEQ could be useful instruments for physical education teachers, helping them to identify achievement goal orientation of their students and perceptions of the motivational climate in their education classes.     

Exploring the participation and agency of students with special education needs in a Macau-Chinese secondary school

The research explores the perceptions of five secondary school students with special education needs (SEN) about their participation in learning, group membership, and agency within an inclusive school in Macau SAR. This goal is achieved by using students' voices documented in open-ended interviews and is underpinned by the conceptual framework of heutagogy. The aim is to shed light on students' perceptions on school effectiveness in supporting their needs through successful participation and agentic possibilities. Findings showed that students were more prone to social rejection and being isolated or bullied than their peers. They were struggling to feel included or participate, their needs were only partially being met, and they had few opportunities to exert influence on their educational trajectories. Recommendations are provided to assist educators and schools in enhancing students with SEN to connect to the learning process and community, with the provision of appropriate learning adjustments and more active approaches to ensure their acceptance by mainstream students, including the formation of coaching peers to assist in developing social and academic skills under teacher's scaffolding practices. This study highlights the contribution of the heutagogical perspective to advance research on the participation and agency of students with SEN in mainstream schools.     

Achievement targets and funding equity in the zimbabwe secondary education system: The case of harare

Currently a lecturer in economics in the School of Economics and Finance at the Queensland University of Technology. Previously at the University of New England, Macquarie University and Deakin University in Australia. Taught in Zimbabwe after its independence in 1980. Since returning to Australia, his research into the economics of education in Zimbabwe has been published in a number of international journals, the most recent article, ‘Effective and ineffective secondary schools in Zimbabwe: a preliminary study’ (with John Fisher) will appear inInternational studies in educational administration. His other research interests include the economics of crime and corrections and correctional education.     

成就目标及其影响因素研究的新进展

回顾传统成就目标理论,并对成就目标相关因素方面研究的新进展进行综述,涉及成就目标与社会行为、与学习策略、与自我能力感知的关系等三方面问题。     

初中生成就目标取向与学业效能感、学业成绩的关系研究

为了解初中生成就目标取向与学业效能感、学业成绩的关系,采用问卷对204名初中生进行了调查,所有数据采用SPSS16.0进行统计分析。结果发现：（1）初中生在成绩接近目标和成绩回避目标上存在显著的性别差异,学业效能感在年级上差异显著。（2）掌握目标取向和成绩接近目标取向与学业效能感和学业成绩之间有显著正相关,对学业效能感和学业成绩有正向预测作用;成绩回避目标取向与学业效能感之间相关不显著,对学业成绩有负向预测作用。（3）学业效能感在成就目标取向与学业成绩之间起着部分中介作用。     

Reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the DELES

The primary aim of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the Distance Education Learning Environment Survey (DELES) in post-secondary distance education. The second aim was to investigate empirically the conceptualisation of the distance education learning environment as a singular latent construct, within a second-order factorial structure that consists of six first-order factors. The DELES is a 34-item instrument for assessing social-psychological perceptions among distance education students. The tested hypotheses concerned key antecedents and consequences of the factorial structure of DELES in the Turkish context using confirmatory factor analyses. Principal component analysis of the Turkish data revealed six main factors of interest, which corresponded to the hypothesised constructs in the original DELES. The data suggested good reliability and validity for the Turkish DELES (DELES-TR) relative to the original version. Further, second-order analyses were conducted with two complementary samples to demonstrate the validity of six dimensions of the DELES-TR and their contributions to an overall factorial structure of social-psychological learning environment in distance education. Initial support for the second-order factorial validity of DELES-TR was found. Results indicate that a dimensional model of DELES-TR with the six first-order factors provided a superior fit to the data than first-order DELES-TR with six factors. Additionally, an investigation was conducted regarding associations between the DELES-TR’s psychosocial scales and a student satisfaction scale. This study is unique in its focus on the learning environment in distance education in the Turkish setting.     

Computational thinking in compulsory education: a survey study on initiatives and conceptions

Educational technology research and development - This article communicates the results of a Danish survey study conducted in 2018 that aimed to examine initiatives relating to computational...     

Teachers' beliefs about students,and the intention of students to drop out of secondary education in Flanders

Students dropping out of education with no qualifications has been an important problem in the West for decades. Little relevant research has concentrated on school characteristics, and research into the role teachers might play in students' decision to quit school is particularly scarce. Using multilevel analyses of data for 11,844 students in 84 Flemish secondary schools, we investigate whether teachers' shared expectations of students are associated with students' intention to drop out. Particularly in vocational education, teachers' beliefs about the teachability of students influence the students' intention to quit, irrespective of perceived teacher support and students' sense of futility.