The impact of being part of an action learning set for new lecturers: a reflective analysis

What is an action learning set (ALS)? An ALS is a regular, action focused peer discussion group, generally facilitated, to address work place issues. Methods of undertaking ALS: methods are flexible within a range of approaches according to the group's developing needs. Benefits of ALS: builds trust, professional development, enables action, increases self-awareness and organisational thinking. Conclusion: ALS represents a workable peer group supervision format worth considering in nursing education and practice.     

研究生两种形式机检实习教学效果比较

通过对我校93级和94级研究生的两种不同的机检实习教学效果之比较、分析,笔者认为,要想提高机检实习的教学效果,必须增置计算机的数量,建立机检实习室,配备专人管理;调整机检教学和工具书使用方法介绍课程内容的比例;对教师进行分期培训.     

中國與歐洲高等教育傳统比較初探

在1901年九月,經過了忍辱負重的談判,李鴻章終於與西方各國簽訂和約,赢得八國聯軍退出北京城.此時倉皇出奔西安的慈禧太后也終於做出明智决定,批准張之洞、劉坤一的變法奏折,頒詔將書院改為學堂,以及在各省城、州、府、縣設立新式學校;四年後即1905年,已經有二千年悠久歷史的科舉考試制度也同樣被廢除.     

谁持“极端”当空舞——就“极端问题”与葛剑雄教授商榷

写此稿之前,我第五遍逐字逐句阅读了某媒体访问葛剑雄的文章《葛剑雄：极端的环保不可取》。我希望是我领会错了里面的微言大义,我更希望是记者发稿时用起了“春秋笔法”。     

社会变迁下的澳门传媒发展

本文回顾了澳门传媒的发展历程,以史学的角度,对传媒的发展及澳门各个时代的社会变迁进行描述式的概括。由于澳门的独特地缘政治因素以及其在中国的独特历史地位,澳门传媒的发展,在历史上的多数时间,都不仅仅反映澳门本土的社会状况,还同时反映了中葡两国之间的关系以及内地政局和葡萄牙政局的变化。这种情况一直维持到澳门回归后,传媒的发展才更侧重反映澳门的经济状况。     

Quantitative impedimetric monitoring of cell migration under the stimulation of cytokine or anti-cancer drug in a microfluidic chip

Cell migration is a cellular response and results in various biological processes such as cancer metastasis, that is, the primary cause of death for cancer patients. Quantitative investigation of the correlation between cell migration and extracellular stimulation is essential for developing effective therapeutic strategies for controlling invasive cancer cells. The conventional method to determine cell migration rate based on comparison of successive images may not be an objective approach. In this work, a microfluidic chip embedded with measurement electrodes has been developed to quantitatively monitor the cell migration activity based on the impedimetric measurement technique. A no-damage wound was constructed by microfluidic phenomenon and cell migration activity under the stimulation of cytokine and an anti-cancer drug, i.e., interleukin-6 and doxorubicin, were, respectively, investigated. Impedance measurement was concurrently performed during the cell migration process. The impedance change was directly correlated to the cell migration activity; therefore, the migration rate could be calculated. In addition, a good match was found between impedance measurement and conventional imaging analysis. But the impedimetric measurement technique provides an objective and quantitative measurement. Based on our technique, cell migration rates were calculated to be 8.5, 19.1, and 34.9 μm/h under the stimulation of cytokine at concentrations of 0 (control), 5, and 10 ng/ml. This technique has high potential to be developed into a powerful analytical platform for cancer research.     

Plotting Confucian and disability rights paradigms on the advocacy–activism continuum: experiences of Chinese parents of children with dyslexia in Hong Kong

This study represents an initial effort to understand the advocacy journey of Chinese parents of children with dyslexia in Hong Kong. Qualitative methods involving individual and group interviews were used to solicit detailed recount and perceptions of the experiences of 25 parents. Findings revealed a largely sequenced three-stage journey of parental advocacy: (1) parents’ emotional adjustment which involved self-blame and sorrow; (2) parents moving on to advocacy which comprised home-life adjustments, acquisition of knowledge about dyslexia, and seeking support through parent networks; and (3) parents advancing from advocacy to activism with increased knowledge about dyslexia and their conscious integration of Confucian and disability rights paradigms as strategies to interact and negotiate with authorities. This unique approach offers a conceptual framework for examining the interplay of dual or multiple cultural values affecting parent advocates’ actions. Their growth as advocates and activists affirmed the conceptualisation of the advocacy–activism continuum.     

A systematic review on test anxiety in children and young people with learning difficulties

This systematic review explores test anxiety in children and young people (CYP) with learning difficulties. Research has found that students with learning difficulties experience higher levels of anxiety about school compared to peers without learning difficulties. One area of school that has had little research is test anxiety, therefore further exploration is needed. Nine papers resulted from the systematic search. It was found that CYP with learning difficulties can experience test anxiety. There are a variety of internal and external factors which have an interactional relationship with test anxiety. A model was developed to illustrate these factors including characteristics of tests, perceptions of support, self-belief and cognition and learning skills. This can be used to explore potential reasons for test anxiety in CYP with learning difficulties and to provide subsequent support.