论英语学习者交际意识的培养

本文运用二语习得理论对英语学习与日常生活中两种不同交流活动所具有的目的、本质和依赖环境的不同进行分析,揭示了英语教学中学生交际意识薄弱的部分原因,并进一步探讨了在汉语环境下培养学生英语交流意识的策略,旨在有效改变当前英语口语教学难的现状。     

影响示范性高职院校项目执行力的主要因素

2006年国家示范性高职院校建设计划启动并实行项目管理。从教育部、财政部联合发布的"网站观测简报"及各项目进展情况来看,各示范建设高职院校的项目执行能力参差不齐。通过项目团队素质和项目管理经验两大方面,分析了影响国家示范性高等职业院校建设项目执行力的主要因素。     

高教自学考试三十年制度及法规的变革研究

高等教育自学考试,是一种以个人自学、社会助学和国家考试相结合的新型高等教育和学历考试制度,是我国高等教育和成人教育的重要组成部分。本文通过高等教育自学考试三十年制度及法规的变革,梳理内在发展脉络,总结经验,探究未来发展方向及趋势。     

远程学习者学习状态探微

远程学习者的学习状态既包括学生从事学习活动前的学习准备状态,也包括学生从事学习活动中的学习心理状态和学习环境状态,还包括学生从事学习活动后的学习达成状态.远程学习者的学习状态具有可变性与相对稳定性、内隐性与外显性、共同性与个体差异性、主动性与被动性、主观性与客观性等特点.这些特点表明远程学习者的学习状态是可调节的,可以从动力结构和支持结构两方面优化学生的学习心理状态和学习环境状态,具体的优化策略有:激发学生的学习热情,增强学习的内动力;充分发挥教师的助学作用;建立有效的学习监控机制等.     

高校开展行政监察工作的现状分析与对策思考

随着高等教育改革发展的深入推进,高校面临着许多新情况、新问题,如何进一步强化内部行政监察职能,更好地贯彻"依法治教"方略,有效遏制腐败行为,成为了高校管理中面临着的一个重要课题.在对目前高校开展行政监察工作现状进行分析的基础上,查找存在的主要问题,提出新形势下进一步做好行政监察工作的对策措施.     

英语口语课课堂纠错调查研究

文章采取课堂录像与问卷调查的方法收集量化和质化的数据研究英语口语课课堂纠错。课堂录像转写后发现教师在课堂上采用了10种纠错方式,使用最多的纠错方式是＂重述＂;问卷调查发现学生对教师采取的纠错方式有着不同的偏好。研究结果建议教师首先要尊重学生的错误,课堂纠错方式应尽量多样化。     

PBL在国外ESL\EFL领域的研究综述

从PBL的定义、特征、作用,以其在国外ESL\EFL教学中的实施等方面,对PBL研究现状进行了系统地梳理和分析,旨在为我国英语教师实施PBL提供参考。     

A prediction model of foreign language reading proficiency based on reading time and text complexity

In textbooks, foreign （second） language reading proficiency is often evaluated through comprehension questions. In case, authentic texts are used as reading material, such questions should be prepared by teachers. However, preparing appropriate questions may be a very demanding task for teachers. This paper introduces a method for automatically evaluating proficiency, wherein comprehension questions are not required. This method assesses a learner＇s reading proficiency on the basis of the linguistic features of the text and the learner＇s reading time. A reading model following this method predicted reading proficiency with an ER （error rate） of 18.2%. This ER is lower than those of models proposed in previous studies. Furthermore, the ER of the authors＇ reading model for various learner groups classified by their RS （reading speeds） was examined. The result of this examination showed that the error rate was the lowest for the group of learners with fast RS.     

Developmental co‐ordination disorder (DCD): more than just a movement difficulty

Developmental co‐ordination disorder (DCD) also known as dyspraxia, is characterised by severe impairment of movement that has a detrimental effect on activities of daily living. This impairment of movement can be the result of poor planning or execution during an action. An assessment for DCD usually comprises of a standardised test for movement skills and clinical observations, but an assessment may not always consider both planning and/or execution components. This study used an ecologically valid task to examine how typically developing children compared with children with DCD plan and execute their movements in response to a novel movement challenge. Children were asked to cross a ‘river’ using as few ‘stepping stones’ (carpet tiles) as possible without falling in. The study measured a number of variables in order to construct a profile of the child's ability to plan and execute movements, including pattern and consistency of movement, and distance travelled by each child, as well as the ability to formulate and correct their plan. The results of this pilot study showed both differences and similarities between the two groups, with the DCD group showing more difficulties in planning, executing and in correcting their movements, as well as being more inconsistent in their movement patterns. The results are discussed in terms of the need for multiple measures for a complete assessment of a child, the implications for educational practice and the potential of an additional clinical tool to aid intervention in children with DCD.     

Promoting children’s participation: the role of teachers in preschool and primary school learning sessions

The aim of this study is to provide insights into the social construction of participation in joint activities in Finnish preschool and primary school classrooms. The article deals with two issues: How do teachers promote participation in a preschool classroom as compared with a primary school classroom? What similarities and differences are found? It also considers the question of how the similarities contribute to the continuity from preschool to primary school in terms of participation. Based on observation data insights are provided into the interactions between teachers and children by using extracts from teacher‐led learning sessions. The teachers used a diversity of strategies to promote participation in both contexts. In the preschool the focus was on participation and interaction as such, whereas in the primary school the emphasis was more clearly on academic learning. The findings suggest that teacher support of active participation and friendly relationships, together with creative and playful activities in the preschool, enrich children’s curiosity, and nourish children’s motivation for and interests in academic learning.