Dynamics of affective states during complex learning

We propose a model to explain the dynamics of affective states that emerge during deep learning activities. The model predicts that learners in a state of engagement/flow will experience cognitive disequilibrium and confusion when they face contradictions, incongruities, anomalies, obstacles to goals, and other impasses. Learners revert into the engaged/flow state if equilibrium is restored through thought, reflection, and problem solving. However, failure to restore equilibrium as well as obstacles that block goals trigger frustration, which, if unresolved, will eventually lead to boredom. The major hypotheses of the model were supported in two studies in which participants completed a 32-35 min tutoring session with a computer tutor. Their affective states were tracked at approximately 110 points in their tutoring sessions via a retrospective affect judgment protocol. Time series analyses confirmed the presence of confusion-engagement/flow, boredom-frustration, and confusion-frustration oscillations. We discuss enhancements of the model to address individual differences and pedagogical and motivational strategies that are inspired by the model.     

书法基础教学要重视相关能力的培养

本文指出了多年来书法基础教学由于欠缺对学生进行某些相关能力的培养所出现的负面问题,介绍了笔者在整体观察能力、逆反思维能力、变化程度控制能力、审美感受能力的培养上进行的教学思考与教改尝试,为书法基础教学的完善提供了新的思路和方法。     

Broadcasting

May Shiers' Bibliography of the History of Electronics (Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1972—$8.50)

R.F. Pocock and G.R.M. Garratt's The Origins of Maritime Radio: The Story of the Introduction of Wireless Telegraphy in the Royal Navy between 1896 and 1900 (London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1972—about $2.50, paper)

Art Chipman's KMED: The First Half Century (KMED, P.O. Box 10, Medford, Oregon 97501 —$1.00, paper)

Anthony B. Neany Sr.'s Radio-TV Hypnosis: Mass Killers of Jobs and Gross National Product (Brooklyn: Pageant-Poseiden Ltd, 644 Pacific St., 1972—$5.95)

Marvin Kitman's The Marvin Kitman TV Show (New York: Outerbridge & Lazard, 1972—$5.95)     

Factors Influencing the Ally Development of College Students

Allies represent a crucial faction in the work for social justice; as members of the dominant population who advocate for the oppressed, they are important collaborators in this struggle. This qualitative inquiry investigated the ally development of 13 college students at a religiously affiliated institution in a Midwestern urban area. The interviews yielded several common factors, including personality qualities, family influence, faith, and realizations of Otherness. Implications for fostering the development of allies are discussed along with suggestions for future research.     

从平面构成的角度解读室内空间设计

从平面构成的基本手法出发,分析了室内空间序列设计的平面构成形式,探讨了室内空间组织规划的平面构成方法,从而能有助于清楚的把握室内空间设计的精髓。     

浅淡高职《服装结构设计》教材的编写

研究了高职《服装结构设计》教材的特点,对教材内容的设计做了全面的阐述、分析了教材的现状和问题,并对今后教材的编写提出了建设性的设想。     

艺术类高校信息技术教学的美育策略

将美育渗透于信息技术教学之中,是科学与人文的结合,是智力因素与非智力因素的统一,是形象思维与逻辑思维的统一。这样不仅能拓宽信息技术的内蕴,而且使其外在表现形式也多姿多彩、活泼新鲜,同时还有助于学校美育的开展,促进学生的全面发展,是改善信息技术教学现状和美育现状的有效途径。以浙江艺术职业学院的教学实践为例,探讨如何在信息技术教学中渗透美育。     

湖北省高校体操类课程教学现状分析

通过对湖北省高校体操类课程设置与实施、教材的选择、教学内容的安排、考评内容与方法、师资结构与素质、场地设施及师生价值观等的调查,分析了湖北省普通高校女生体操类课程的教学现状。为制定相应的课程发展对策,推动湖北省高校体育教学改革提供参考。