学生需求视角下对大学英语选修课课程设置的思考

通过对学生在选课动机、课程目标需求、课程学习需求、学习收获、存在的问题几方面对选修课课程设置的反馈,基于需求分析理论和问卷结果,对大学英语选修课程的开设情况进行分析讨论,并就如何从学生需求视角完善大学英语选修课程设置体系提出建议。     

基于远程学习者个体需求的教学策略探究

远程教学是建立在信息技术和学习者学习需求基础上的教学,在具体的教学过程中采用什么样的教学策略,不仅要看技术条件和学科特点,更重要的是要看学习者的实际需求。本文在分析了远程学习者特征和学习需求的基础上,着力探讨了网络环境下基于学习者个体需求的教学策略。在宏观上提出了三种比较可行的教学策略,即资源性教学策略、非系统性教学策略和服务性教学策略。     

情境因素对成人自我导向学习的影响分析

自我导向学习作为成人学习的一个重要部分,基于成人自我导向学习中存在的问题,从情境学习理论的视角重新审视成人自我导向学习的影响因素。本文分析了各种情境因素如何影响成人自我导向学习,其中成人的年龄、心理素质、受教育程度、目标价值、学习策略等内在因素及外部压力、学习任务的难度水平、学习环境、榜样、学习资源等外部因素作为调节变量影响着成人自我导向学习效果。以期帮助成人学习者构建积极的内外情境因素,促进成人更好地进行自我导向学习。     

全美教育协会教育专业伦理规范的制定及启示

我国历来有重视师德建设的传统,但通过制定规范推进师德建设的做法却一直效果不佳。全美教育协会教育专业伦理规范于1975年定稿以来,已沿用三十五年有余,并为许多国家、地区制定规范时所效仿。本文从制定主体、形成过程、执行制度及规范内容等方面,对比该规范与其他师德规范,展现其所体现出的教育专业自主、专业人员本位、专业自律、专业自由等特点,以期为我国师德规范建设提供一定参考。     

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.     

Considerations When Using Videos in Lamaze Classes

There are enough worthwhile videos available today so that a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator could literally teach an entire class series using only videos and feedback discussion. In this column, the author explores considerations in choosing videos for adult learners in Lamaze birth classes. Some things to consider when using videos should be the adult learner’s attention span, whether the video increases fear of birth or empowers the learner, and if the video is appropriate for the culture of the class participants. Finally, the author provides a list of some of the many wonderful videos available to Lamaze birth educators.