论在思想政治理论课教学中落实“以人为本”的教育观

社会主义市场经济和中国特色社会主义建设事业急切呼唤“以人为本”的教育观与之相促进。高校思想政治理论课教育教学迫切需要在教学的各环节真正贯彻落实以人为本、以学生为本的教育新理念。     

Variation in class size,the class size paradox,and some consequences for students

Even where a total allocation of resources is fixed, it is often possible to vary the distribution of the given resources. This distribution can have important, if sometimes hidden, consequences. In the case of universities, considering the mean class size as given, three nonobvious consequences of the amount of variation in class size are examined. (1) The average class size experienced by students is directly related to the amount of variation in class size. (2) Overall student attendance is inversely related to the amount of variation in class size. (3) Overall student participation time is directly related to the amount of variation in class size. The logic of these relationships is explored, and data on 49 departments and interdisciplinary programs at one university are used to illustrate the nature and extent of the class size paradox at one university.     

How science teachers' concerns about school‐based assessment of practical work vary with time: the Hong Kong experience

School‐based assessment of science students' practical skills has two important roles—as a complement to written papers in public examinations and as a catalyst for enriching the science curriculum in schools. This article describes a quantitative study of the concerns chemistry and biology teachers experience as they engage in the process of implementation of a school‐based assessment scheme for practical work. A 23‐item questionnaire was developed to measure five categories of teacher concern: evaluation, information, management, consequence and refocusing. The nature of each category of teacher concern is discussed in relation to innovation adoption and implementation. Data were collected from 400 chemistry and 412 biology teachers in Hong Kong. Teachers' information and management concerns lessened in intensity when they became experienced users of a school‐based assessment scheme. However, teaching experience alone could not motivate teachers to think more about the impact of school‐based assessment on student learning, their professional development in student assessment and the possible refinements in their school‐based assessment scheme. Concerns‐based interventions are suggested to help teachers grow professionally.     

Scaling-up Sustainable Land Management Practices through the Concept of the Rural Resource Centre: Reconciling Farmers' Interests with Research Agendas

Abstract

Purpose: Formal agricultural research has generated vast amount of knowledge and fundamental insights on land management, but their low adoption has been attributed to the use of public extension approach. This research aims to address whether and how full participation of farmers through the concept of Rural Resource Centre (RRC) provides new insights for the development of alternative and farmers-based extension methods.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Using the Concept of RRC, this research assesses the role of farmers in on-farm demonstrations and scaling-up of land management practices, and investigates effective ways to enhance beneficial interactions between researchers, extension workers and farmers in view of improving adoption.

Findings: The findings suggest that farmers can effectively participate in demonstrations and scaling-up of agricultural practices. This participation is enhanced by judicious incentives such as higher crop yields that motivate farmers and influence adoption. The current success of the approach stems from the fact that farmers, extension workers and researchers jointly implement the activities and their different aims were achieved simultaneously: scientific results for researchers, better agricultural practices for extension workers, and economic success and free choice for farmers.

Practical implications: This research concludes that farmers have the capacities to play an innermost role in demonstrations and scaling-up of agricultural practices. However, there is a need to build and strengthen their capacities to facilitate their participation and contribution.

Originality/Value: The article demonstrates the value of the preponderant role of farmers in on-farm demonstrations and scaling-up practices by exhibiting the beneficial interactions between researchers, extension workers and farmers.     

Perspectives on academic staff involvement in the acquisition and implementation of educational technologies

This article presents the results of a study using both quantitative and qualitative data to uncover the extent and nature of the involvement of academic staff in the processes of acquisition and implementation of educational technologies. Actor-network theory (ANT) is used to inform the design of the study and the analysis of the data. Three main areas of investigation are (1) issues of institutional policy and overall purpose of technology, (2) issues of staff involvement in various activities related to acquisition and use of technology and (3) issues related to the existence of arenas for dialogue and discussions of technological needs and requirements across organisational boundaries. The analysis focuses on the diffuseness of the role of academic staff in processes of development of institutional policies and technology acquisition. The article concludes with suggestions for organisational policy in higher education contexts, and possible directions for new research.     

高校思想政治理论课教学的“微”视角创新研究

随着微博、微信、微电影、微公益等＂微＂事物如雨后春笋般纷纷崛起,＂微时代＂正悄然走来。其在给高校思想政治理论课教学带来了诸多亟待解决的新难题的同时,也为创新高校思想政治理论课教学提供了契机。＂微时代＂下高校思想政治理论课教学要重视＂微熏染＂、优化＂微环境＂,要善用微平台、传播微理论,并且要结合新情况努力树立教学新思维,注重学生＂微能力＂的培养,这样才能更好地应对＂微时代＂的挑战,不断增强教学的实效性。     

昆汀电影中的“狂欢化”特征

巴赫金的＂狂欢化＂诗学理论,开辟了研究文学艺术的一个新视角。随着消费经济的逐渐发展,许多大众娱乐也都蒙上了＂狂欢＂的面纱。其中,昆汀塔兰蒂诺的电影,常被评论者赋予＂叙事狂欢＂的标签。本文试图从影像的狂欢、结构的狂欢、大众参与的狂欢三方面对昆汀电影中体现的＂狂欢化＂特征进行分析。     

辛亥革命与中国政治现代化

辛亥革命具有政治现代化的特征,它是传统中国政治现代化的一种方式。辛亥革命推翻了东方的帝王专制,造就了中华民国,变更了中国政治统治的合法基础;在中国政治舞台上引进了国会、宪法和总统等西方的新制度文明,引起了政治结构的分化;开创了中国“宪政之治”的新传统,终结了传统中国“朝代国家”的型态,造成了政治文化的世俗化;彻底变革了传统社会的政治结构,增强了国家和社会的力量,带来了政治参与的扩大化。     

图书馆要为党政机关领导决策提供服务

本文结合实际工作,论述了图书馆应充分利用自身的优势,发挥图书馆对党政机关领导决策的作用,这样不但能提高图书馆的社会地位,也能使领导正确认识图书馆,了解图书馆存在的必要性,进而更有利于图书馆事业的发展。     

论国有企业党组织发挥政治核心作用的途径

在当前建立现代企业制度的新形势下,国有企业的发展对党组织的核心作用提出了新的要求和挑战。必须正确理解党对企业的政治领导的科学含义,必须把企业思想政治工作、精神文明建设与企业文化建设统一起来,必须加强党组织自身建设,强化党组织的监督职能,这是发挥国有企业党组织政治核心作用的根本途径。