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.     

论《艳阳天》《金光大道》的经典化历程

《艳阳天》《金光大道》的经典化是当代文学体制下,政治权力、作家和文本、传播机制共同运作的结果。在作者、读者、评论互动的文学场域中,讨论了＂八个样板戏、一个作家＂的＂作家＂浩然及其代表作是如何一步步成为社会主义无产阶级文学经典,如何体现十七年和文革文学的经典文学运作机制以及浩然小说经典化历程中的独特主体性因素的。     

阅读实践教学在高校思想政治理论课中的运用

阅读实践教学,是一种理解与思考性的实践教学环节,它具有可操作性和思考性两个显著的特点,在高校思想政治理论课的教育教学中,对培养学生的自学能力和创新能力、健全学生人格以及提高学生思想政治素质与道德素质,都有特殊的作用。正确运用阅读实践教学形式．有利于提高思想政治理论课的教学效果。     

体育新闻英语的语言特点探析

随着中国体育事业的蓬勃发展以及国际间体育交流的不断增强,体育新闻英语的应用越来越广泛。作为国际体育交流的一种工具,这门专业性很强的语言日益显现出它鲜活的特色,如大量使用专业术语、习语、昵称、缩略词和数字等。了解并掌握它的特点,将有助于更好地把握最新国际体育方向和发展动态,更好地了解最新体育赛事,进行国际交流。     

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。     

从功能派目的论视角看电影《桑树的影子》的字幕翻译

以德国功能翻译学派的目的论为视角,以电影《桑树的影子》的字幕翻译为素材,探讨了译者在该影片字幕翻译中所采取的翻译策略,分析了该理论在指导字幕翻译中的可行性。     

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...