A short German Physical-Self-Concept Questionnaire for elementary school children (PSCQ-C): Factorial validity and measurement invariance across gender

Research on children’s physical self-concept (PSC) is increasingly recognised as an important field of psychology. However, there is a lack of instruments suitable for younger children at elementary school age. In the present study, a short German 21-item Physical Self-Concept-Questionnaire for children (PSCQ-C) was tested measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children’s PSC (strength, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination, physical appearance, global sport competence). A number of 770 elementary school children aged 8–12 years completed the PSCQ-C. Results showed good psychometric properties and high reliabilities of the seven scales. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the presumed 7-factor model fitted the data best compared to a global 1- and 2-factor model. Also, full measurement invariance was strongly established. Correlations among the seven scales were mainly moderate. Gender differences were suggestive of developmental trends that are consistent with prior studies. These results provide support that the PSCQ-C is a confidential instrument with sound psychometric properties measuring seven specific facets of elementary school children’s PSC.     

Three-Year Study of Students’ Attitudes Toward Physical Education: Grades 4–8

Purpose: A relationship exists between attitudes toward physical education and future physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in attitude toward physical education as students progressed from upper elementary school (Grade 4) through middle school (Grade 8). Method: Three cohorts of students (Cohort 1, Grades 4–6, n = 96; Cohort 2, Grades 5–7, n = 71; and Cohort 3, Grades 6–8, n = 73) were each followed for 3 years to examine changes in attitudes toward physical education. Results: After an initial increase from Grade 4 to Grade 5, a significant decrease was observed from Grades 5 to 8 in students’ positive attitudes toward physical education, with a faster rate of change for girls than boys. Conclusion: This longitudinal study provides further insights regarding the attitudes of students as they progress from Grade 4 to Grade 8 and expands on previous findings identifying decreasing positive attitudes toward physical education as students age, particularly for girls. The results provide evidence to support targeted interventions.     

水平一段体育课“情境激趣”教学模式的构建与实践

依据新课程理念,探索在班级授课制条件下,实施以“情境激趣”的体育课堂教学模式。研究表明,通过情境激趣创新性学习,能激发学生运动的好奇心,积极参与体育活动,从而使学生持久保持学习体育的兴趣,能为学生的体育爱好转变成良好锻炼习惯打下基础。     

武术段位制在中小学实施的教学反馈调查研究

文章运用访谈法、文献资料法、比较法和归纳分析法等研究方法,对中小学武术段位制试点的教师从教学内容、教学进度安排、课程设置、教学组织与方法等几个方面进行教学效果的反馈深入调查,旨在了解武术段位制在中小学实施的教学效果情况,为今后对段位制不断改进课程方案的科学性、完整性、可行性提供可靠的理论依据。也为更好的加速武术段位制中小学的推广,扩大初级段位制人群提供建议。     

新课程理念下小学体育课程资源的开发与利用

在新一轮的课程改革中,体育课程资源的开发和利用是广大学校体育教师关注和研讨的课题。合理开发和利用体育课程资源,是顺利实施体育课程的有力保障,也是提高体育教学质量的重要举措。因此,笔者对平阳县小学体育课程资源开发与利用的情况进行了全面的调查研究和分析,并提出有针对性的策略。     

西部地区中小学学校体育课程体系现状与对策

运用文献资料、数理统计、逻辑分析等方法,对我国西部地区学校体育教学发展的现状进行了研究,针对存在的问题,提出改进我国西部地区学校体育课程体系的对策和建议,构建具有西部地区特色的学校体育课程体系,为当前西部地区中小学体育教育改革提供参考意见。     

江西省小学体育教师职业倦怠现状

江西省小学体育教师职业倦怠现状为男教师个人成就感明显低于女教师;在情绪衰竭和去人性化上随教龄的增加呈降低趋势,在个人成就感上随教龄的增加先增强后下降;职称越低,情绪衰竭和去人性化程度越高;学历越低,情绪衰竭和去人性化程度越低;学历越高,个人成就感越高;城区和农村小学体育教师职业倦怠程度不存在显著差异。     

西部农村中小学阳光体育运动可持续发展的经费保障

采用问卷调查、访谈、数理统计等研究方法,对西部农村中小学开展阳光体育运动的经费现状进行实地调研。结果显示:《国家学生体质健康标准》测试器材的后续维护经费缺乏;学校公用经费紧张,体育设施及器材经费投入不足;学校公用体育经费被挤占,且随意性较大。从阳光体育运动可持续发展的视角提出:设立专项经费,扩大"阳光体育运动器材支持项目"范围及受益面;西部农村中小学阳光体育运动可持续发展的经费保障内容等。     

Providing school-based learning in elementary school mathematics: the case of a professional development school partnership

Abstract

School–university partnerships also known as professional development school (PDS) partnerships provide potential for universities and schools to establish partnerships that can benefit university faculty, school teachers, university students, and school students. This study examines the impact of a PDS partnership in which the author served as a school-based mathematics coach for two years in a high-need elementary school. Data sources included interviews, surveys, and field notes from classroom observations. Inductive qualitative analyses which were situated in a multi-level framework for researching professional development found that teachers posed more cognitively demanding mathematical tasks and high-level questions in year two compared to year one of this project. Further, student achievement was noted on both state-wide and district-created assessments. Also teachers reported that the school-based approach to professional development led to some teachers taking on more informal leadership roles to support their colleagues’ mathematics instruction. Implications for school-based learning opportunities across the world include the need to establish specific university–school partnerships, and carefully designing research studies to examine the impact of these learning opportunities.     

大学英语基础阶段教学探索

针对高等学校一年级新生的特点,在教学过程中给学生打好扎实的语言基本功,注重听、说、读、写、译各项语言技能的全面发展,突出语言应用能力、创新能力的培养。