Research Trends in Science Education from 2003 to 2007: A content analysis of publications in selected journals

The present study was a follow‐up to Tsai and Wen’s (2005) earlier research, in which 802 articles published in the International Journal of Science Education, Science Education, and the Journal of Research in Science Teaching from 1998 to 2002 were analysed in terms of author’s nationality, research type, and research topic. In the present study a total of 869 papers published in the three journals from 2003 to 2007 were analysed, and the results were compared with those of Tsai and Wen. Moreover, this study also identified 31 highly‐cited papers published during 1998–2002 and 20 highly‐cited papers published during 2003–2007. The results showed that authors from countries other than the four major English‐speaking countries (i.e., the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada) published an increasing number of articles in the past decade. During these five years (2003–2007), science educators showed relatively more interest in research topics involving the context of student learning. Besides, science educators have changed some of their research interests during 1998–2007, with a shift in the research topics from student conception learning and conceptual change (1998–2002) to student learning contexts (2003–2007). Moreover, the investigation of highly‐cited papers in the past decade revealed that studies on argumentation have gained significant attention among science educators.     

Internet‐based Science Learning: A review of journal publications

Internet‐based science learning has been advocated by many science educators for more than a decade. This review examines relevant research on this topic. Sixty‐five papers are included in the review. The review consists of the following two major categories: (1) the role of demographics and learners' characteristics in Internet‐based science learning, such as demographic background, prior knowledge, and self‐efficacy; and (2) the learning outcomes derived from Internet‐based science learning, such as attitude, motivation, conceptual understanding, and conceptual change. Some important conclusions are drawn from the review. For example, Internet‐based science learning is equally favorable, or in some cases more so, to learning for female students compared to male students. The learner's control is essential for enhancing students' attitudes and motivation toward learning in Internet‐based science learning environments. Nevertheless, appropriate guidance from teachers, moderators, or the Internet‐based learning environment itself is still quite crucial in Internet‐based science learning. Recommendations for future research related to the effects of Internet‐based science learning on students' metacognitive reflections, epistemological development, and worldviews are suggested.     

在接续传统的基础上建设温州现代文化

追求现代化是20世纪初期以来我国各种社会思潮及其实践的主旋律.但是其主流做法没有处理好追求现代化与继承传统的关系,致使我国悠久和优秀的历史文化传统没有得到很好接续,在许多方面都有严重断裂和遗失现象,也使我国现代化进程出现显著的浮躁和失衡.事实证明,在我国,试图完全抛弃传统、迅速建设一个全新的现代化社会或政治理想型社会的构想只是浮躁症或幼稚妄想症的表现,跟试图建设空中楼阁的梦想无异.在经历过多的弯路和过重的失误之后,今天我们必须善待传统、追寻传统、重建传统,建设一个传统文明与现代文明和谐共存、有机融合的社会.今天如何认识和对待传统文化的各项具体内容,如何妥善地接续传统,是摆在社会各界尤其是相关领域学者面前的复杂课题.     

大学教师校际流动性的中外比较分析

从各大学的官网上搜集教师的档案性信息,建立我国大学教师流动数据库,并借鉴"卡内基国际调查数据",采用"人均校际流动期望值"等指标进行统计和相应的中外比较分析。统计分析结果表明:我国大学教师的校际流动性在所有国家中最低。这种低流动性可以在我国大学人事制度和行政治校的管理模式中找到根源。     

民国时期乡村初等教育政策的历史演进探析

民国时期的乡村初等教育政策主要着眼于广大乡村地区教育形式落后、入学比例不高、乡村人口整体文化素质低下等特征,从变革乡村社会的角度出发,广泛借鉴国外普及初等教育制度的经验,先后实施了以新式学校教育取代旧教育形式、推广义务教育制度、实行国民教育制度等为核心内容的乡村教育政策,凸显了教育政策内容内在的逻辑性,也反映了政策本身对于外部条件的应激性和适应性反映,在调整和变化的过程中呈现出阶段性特征。对于乡村初等教育缺少师资的特殊状况,政策也相应地采取了针对性的举措。这些政策的引导和设计,为我国乡村教育从传统向现代化转变起到了承上启下的作用。     

民间教育经费变动情况及其相关影响因素研究

本文利用1998-2007年我国30个省级行政区的数据进行实证分析,探讨10年间各类教育经费的变动情况,以及相关因素与民间教育经费之间的关系,最后针对研究结果提出了相应的政策思考。     

利用网络资源培养高中英语阅读能力的实践研究

笔者对网络环境下高中英语阅读教学进行探索，旨在开辟一条在网络化学习环境里开展中学英语阅读教与学的新道路，从而培养学生的学习兴趣，使他们在这种新的学习环境里获得学习与创新的能力。     

编后记:科技期刊不应忽视的编辑手段

编后记在期刊编辑工作中有着重要的作用,表现为:通过编后记介绍报道重点,起到导读作用;抒写编辑意愿,加强编读交流;阐明选题趋向,吸引作者投稿;增强可读性,营造轻松氛围;折射编辑风格,记录办刊历程.编后记是科技期刊不能忽视的编辑手段,但我国科技期刊很少有编后记,应该考虑有选择地利用编后记.     

强化法律意识拓宽广告渠道

为了促进学术期刊的广告经营,以适应市场经济竞争机制,必须强化法律意识,知法懂法,自觉守法,排除干扰,合法经营.介绍<中华皮肤科杂志>广告经营的措施,其中提升服务理念,密切与主管部门的联系,争取固定的客户,是取得社会效益和经济效益的可靠保证.