Teaching styles and conceptions of effective teachers: Tibetan and Han Chinese academics compared

The principal objective of this research is to ascertain if the “research–teaching dichotomy” as revealed in the relationship between conceptions of effective teachers and teaching styles among Han Chinese academics can be found among Tibetan academics. As a preliminary objective, this research examines the appropriateness of the Effective Teacher Inventory (Zhang, 2003) for evaluating Tibetan academics' conceptions of effective teachers and compares the conceptions of effective teachers between Tibetan and Han Chinese academics. The Thinking Styles in Teaching Inventory (Grigorenko & Sternberg, 1993) and the Effective Teacher Inventory (Zhang, 2003) were administered to 162 Tibetan academics. For the purpose of comparison, data from 93 Han Chinese academics in Zhang's (2009) study were integrated into the present research.The results warranted two conclusions. First, the Effective Teacher Inventory was appropriate for assessing Tibetan academics' conceptions of effective teachers; and there was no substantial difference in the conceptions of effective teachers between the two samples. Second, as it was among Han Chinese academics, the apparent “research–teaching dichotomy” was identified among Tibetan academics. Limitations and significance of this research are discussed and directions for future research are proposed.     

Gender, BMI, values, and learning in physical education: A study on Chinese middle schoolers

Students' different perceptions of task values influence their learning experience and achievement in physical education. Framed using the subjective task value construct, this study was conducted to determine the extent to which male and female Chinese middle schoolers with different body sizes differed in their perception of the task values. A second goal of the study was to identify the extent to which the task values along with gender and body size predicted students' performance on knowledge and physical skill tests. Data from a random sample of students (N = 860) from eight Chinese middle schools revealed that the boys appreciated intrinsic (p = .001) and utility values (p = 02); both boys and girls, however, equally appreciated the attainment value (p = .73). The boys performed better in physical skill tests than the girls (p = .001), whereas the girls scored higher in knowledge tests than the boys (p = .04). Regression analyses revealed that gender is the only predictor for performance on both knowledge and skill tests. Utility value and body size were predictors for skill, not for knowledge. These findings indicate that Chinese middle school boys and girls differed in valuing and achieving in physical education. The findings imply that Chinese boys need to strengthen cognitive learning and girls need to strengthen psychomotor skill development in physical education.     

Chinese children with ASD in Hong Kong (SAR): development of inclusive practice

The advancement of inclusive educational provision in the Asia‐Pacific region has been guided by international research. As one example, Hong Kong has developed a unique and cultural response to inclusive practice within the region. This paper reviews Hong Kong's development of inclusive education practice for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It provides an account of how services in education have developed for Chinese children with ASD, from diagnosis to school placement, and how the students are supported. A number of challenges for the region are discussed including those related to pedagogy, mentoring, placement, support and the need for culturally appropriate professional learning.     

高职院校航海英语师资素质现状的调查分析和相关对策

随着世界航运业的蓬勃发展,优秀航运人才的培养备受关注。航海英语教师作为一线工作者,肩负着培养具有较高英语综合能力人才的重任,其自身的教学水平和业务能力至关重要。作者从调查分析高职院校航海英语师资的素质现状出发,结合需求分析理论和Freeman的语言教师学习理论,提出加强航海英语教师专业发展的相关对策,希望对高职院校加强航海英语师资建设具有一定的参考价值。     

从高校图书馆读者投诉谈一线馆员的服务工作

在分析高校图书馆读者投诉的主要原因的基础上,阐述图书馆一线馆员在服务中存在的主要问题及其根源,探讨从提高服务意识、优化知识结构等途径实现提高服务质量的可能性。     

从日剧《月之恋人》解读中国人形象

运用形象学相关理论对日剧《月之恋人》中的中国人形象进行了解读,结合社会文化背景分析了作为“他者”的中国人形象：中国社会中的民众群体形象、中国女性形象、在日中国人的形象;同时对注视者日本的“自我”形象也进行了阐释。认为该剧较为客观理性地塑造了中国人的形象,辩证地处理了“他者”与“自我”的关系。     

中亚留学生汉语写作策略调查分析——以中级阶段中亚留学生为例

对新疆师范大学的43名中级阶段中亚留学生进行了问卷调查,其目的在于了解中级阶段中亚留学生汉语写作策略的使用状况.通过调查分析发现:(1)从写作策略的各维度来看,使用较多的是写时策略,其次是写前策略,而使用相对较少的是修改策略;(2)从写作策略各维度的具体策略来看,使用较多的分别是"认真审题,考虑文章的主题"、"在写作时...     

国际数学学习测评:聚焦数学素养的发展

学生学习质量的评价已经成为当前国际教育研究和实践中的重要领域。目前,在中小学阶段,国际上不仅有PISA和TIMSS两大全球性的测评体系,还出现了美国的NAEP测验,英国的Kassel测验,日本的学力测验和法国的诊断性测验等区域性的重要测评体系。其中的数学学习测评设计都体现了一个基本特点:聚焦于学生基本素养发展。本文在研究上述六个数学测试项目的基础上,从多个角度分析了国外中小学的数学测评的基本趋势,从中探索当前国际数学教学质量监控的基本特点。了解国际数学学习测评的基本趋势,对于我国当前正在进行的教育质量监控体系的构建具有一定的参考价值。