The influence of motivational orientation on the satisfaction of university students

A common finding in the area of motivation and psychological well-being is that internally motivated individuals exhibit greater levels of happiness than externally motivated individuals. In this paper we answer the question of whether internally or seemingly externally motivated students report higher levels of satisfaction than individuals who are conflicted in their motivations or are amotivated. We show that both seemingly externally motivated individuals and internally motivated individuals report higher levels of happiness than non-motivated individuals or individuals who are conflicted in theirmotivations. These findings are consistent with self-determination theory. These findings are important in recognizing that well internalized external motivations are likely not detrimental to the well-being of undergraduate college students. Aspirations which are consistent, regardless of whether they are internal or seemingly external likely result in higher levels of happiness among university students.     

Learning (not) to become a teacher: A qualitative analysis of the job entrance issue

Reporting on 12 case studies of student teachers, this paper examines how experiences during teacher education affect graduates’ decision on job entrance. Interpretative data-analysis reveals that powerful sources of the shift in motivation to enter teaching concern interactions in which the person of the teacher is at stake. These mainly involve student teachers’ need to develop a socially recognized sense of professional competence as well as their dealing with social and cultural working conditions in schools. These crucial determinants act as “double-edged swords”, being at the same time important sources for recognition as for self-doubts and loss of job motivation.     

Effects of key state policies on private colleges and universities: sustaining private-sector capacity in the face of the higher education access challenge

The relationship between key state policy variables — (1) relative (private–public) tuition prices, (2) state student-aid funding, and (3) public institution density — and the competitive position of private colleges and universities is examined. Elite private schools are found to be nearly impervious to state policy. Large and moderately selective private institutions are adversely affected by public institution density and low public prices. Such prices divert students who would otherwise prefer these private institutions to similar public schools. State student aid funding most affects the enrollment market shares of the small, low-selectivity private colleges enrolling the greatest proportions of minority and modest-income students. The findings suggest state policies in this era of strong demand for higher education and constrained public sector capacity should use price signals (student aid and public institution pricing) to encourage students to consider seriously whether private higher education might serve their needs as well as or better than public institutions.     

菲兹杰拉德的小说《了不起的盖茨比》浅评

《了不起的盖茨比》揭批了战后美国拜金主义思潮下虚伪、冷漠、自私的人性本质 ;在进行人物刻画时 ,语言诙谐生动 ,运用了“双重视野”、“空白之美”等表现手法 ,充分展现了作品思想与艺术的双重魅力     

论雍正帝边疆民族“大一统”观及政治实践

"大一统"思想在中国历史上影响深远,历代多有论述。传统大一统观源自《春秋》,且强调华夷之辨、内外之别,这造成了该思想理论在处理边疆民族问题时存在巨大缺陷。到清代,雍正提出了合中外为一家的崭新大一统理论,这是对孔子以来的大一统理论的空前超越。雍正大一统思想集中反映在《大义觉迷录》一书中,本文通过梳理雍正对华夷、正统、君臣、封建等问题的新阐释,论述雍正帝的边疆民族"大一统"观及其处理边疆民族问题的政治实践。     

基于e-portfolio的学生评价策略的研究

课程评价既是学校教学活动的基本环节,也是保证学校教学沿着正确的方向向前发展的重要手段。文章立足于新课程评价改革的目标,介绍了档案袋(Portfolio)及电子档案袋(e-Portfolio)评价法,深入分析了利用e-Portfolio进行学生评价的必要性,并提出了一套基于e-portfolio的学生评价策略。     

高校学籍管理系统的设计与应用

依托高校现有的数字化校园网络平台和办公自动化系统等硬软件资源,融入ASP编程技术、Web万维网技术、Access数据库技术、MIS管理信息系统、B/S开发模式等综合应用,以ASP编程技术来开发系统管理软件。通过对系统运行环镜、整体架构、数据库逻辑结构ER图的全面设计,实现对学生学籍管理相关数据的查询、修改、添加、删除等功能操作。在性能方面实现系统的全面性、可靠性、安全性、兼容性、高效性和可维护性。实验证明,系统性能稳定、功能齐全、应用效果显著,具有较高的推广应用价值。     

标签理论映射下的教育评价

标签理论源自犯罪心理学领域,该理论把个体失范行为定性为＂越轨行为＂,同时对所谓的越轨行为的形成赋予独特的诠释。透视其内涵,其在教育评价方面亦发挥着潜移默化的作用。从性质上可把标签划分为＂积极标签＂与＂消极标签＂,不同的标签反映出不同＂教育评价＂价值取向,同时,对于学生的发展也会产生不同的影响。因此,正确认识及理解＂标签理论＂,对于基础教育阶段的教育评价有一定的启示。     

语文审美教育管见

语文课堂教学要担负起美育教育的使命，教师在课堂教学中应充分挖掘教材美的资源，通过审美教育使学生认识到语文本身就是自然美、社会美、艺术美的仓库，通过学习语文接受美的熏陶，培养学生真、善、美统一的健康人格。     

Play to win! Using games in library instruction to enhance student learning

Research has shown that educational games can have positive impacts on student learning and motivation. The success of a game played in a library instruction class depends on the type of game selected, the development of learning outcomes, and the flexibility of the librarian during class. This article explains the benefits to students and librarians of using games, discusses the development and use of a Jeopardy-style game, and provides practical tips for librarians interested in developing and incorporating games into one-time library instruction sessions.