Gender differences in performance in mathematics at the end of lower secondary school in Italy

The paper deals with the investigation of gender differences in performances in mathematics for Italian students at the end of lower secondary school. The study is based on a new large-scale assessment test developed and administered by the National Evaluation Institute for the School System. Given the evidence in the literature which favors males, performances of female and male students are compared using different approaches. Scores proposed by educational experts based on item subgroups were considered, while a model-based approach was used within item response theory. The results revealed a significant advantage to males in overall performance, while no meaningful differences were observed with respect to item domain and type. An interpretable item map was developed crossing expert opinions with IRT abilities, and plausible proficiency levels were defined. According to the map-based student classification, a relatively lower percentage of females fell into the highest proficiency groups with respect to males.     

提高学前教育专业学生对体育课兴趣的有效途径

学前教育专业体育课是学前教育专业课程体系的基础课程,不仅对学前教育专业学生自身身体素质与运动技能的提高有着重要的发展价值,而且应为学生将来成功组织和实施幼儿体育教学奠定相关知识与能力基础.然而受学前教育专业学生生理与心理发展特点的限制,当前学前教育专业学生普遍对体育课兴趣不高.为此,教师应通过提高学生对体育课价值的认识、选择符合学生兴趣与需要的体育内容与项目、努力提高教师自身的教学组织能力与方法、建立和维持融洽的师生关系等途径,激发学生参与体育活动的兴趣与积极性,提高学前教育专业体育课的教学效果.     

高职商务英语实践教学体系构建研究

科学的实践教学体系的建立,对高职学生职业技能的养成具有重要意义。以职业技能为核心的人才培养模式,是高等职业教育采用的主要培养方式之一。针对高职商务英语人才培养目标,高职商务英语实践教学体系构建要以工作过程为导向,以职业技能为核心,以实习基地建设为基础,构建符合职业教育培养目标的实践教学体系。     

Classroom action research on formative assessment in a context-based chemistry course

Context-based science courses stimulate students to reconstruct the information presented by connecting to their prior knowledge and experiences. However, students need support. Formative assessments inform both teacher and students about students’ knowledge deficiencies and misconceptions and how students can be supported. Research on formative assessments suggests a positive impact on students’ science achievement, although its success depends on how the formative assessment is implemented in class. The aim of this study was to provide insights into the effects of formative assessments on achievement during a context-based chemistry course on lactic acid. In a classroom action research setting, a pre-test/post-test control group design with switching replications was applied. Student achievement was measured in two pre-tests, two post-tests and a retention test. Participants were Grade 9 students from one secondary school in the Netherlands. Repeated-measures analysis showed a significant effect of formative assessments on students’ achievement. During the implementation of the formative assessments, intriguing discussions emerged between students, between students and teacher, and between teachers. Adding formative assessments to context-based approaches reinforces their strength to meet with the current challenges of chemistry education. Formative assessments affect students’ achievement positively and stimulate feedback between students and teacher(s).     

The Effects of a Kit-Based Science Curriculum and Intensive Science Professional Development on Elementary Student Science Achievement

The science achievement of 226 5th graders from districts that have a kit-based inquiry science curriculum supported by intensive professional development (PD) is compared with data from a group of 173 5th graders from other districts that use nonkit science materials and do not have systematic science PD for teachers. Within the kit-based project, the sample of project teachers is stratified to select teachers with a high number of science PD hours versus those with few hours. While there were no significant differences in the mean total scores for kit-based students with low PD versus high PD teachers, the kit-based classrooms scored significantly higher than students in nonkit classrooms on both the pretest and posttest, though there were significantly more minutes of science instruction in the nonkit classrooms. Finally, nonkit teachers taught more units of shorter length and reported lower levels of preparedness to use reform pedagogical approaches.     

加强高职经管类专业实践教学的措施与方法

从高职经管类专业实践教学的目标定位出发,分析了当前实践教学的内在压力与外在需求,透视了在实践基地建设、实践教学过程和相关资源方面存在的问题,有针对性地提出了加强实践教学的措施和方法。     

高校辅导员的压力管理——专职辅导员基本状况调查的结果分析

文章以本校专职辅导员基本状况调查结果为基础,从管理学、心理学的视角,从组织因素、环境因素、个人因素三方面分析辅导员工作压力产生的原因,并相对应地提出辅导员压力管理的具体措施.     

交通运输专业培养方案调研与分析

人才培养方案是学校组织教学过程、规范教学环节以及实现人才培养目标的主要依据。本文首先对国内八所高校交通运输专业的培养方案进行了调研与分析,总结其在培养目标和课程体系方面的差异性,然后对交通运输专业毕业生及用人单位进行调研,分析了交通运输专业培养方案的实践效果,最后在此基础上,提出了交通运输专业培养方案优化建议,使得培养方案的修订更加具有科学性和合理性,满足人才培养的需求。     

The Reflection-Informed Learning and Instruction to Improve Students’ Academic Success in Undergraduate Classrooms

Abstract

This study addressed the role of the reflection-informed learning and instruction (RILI) model on students’ academic success by using CourseMIRROR mobile system. We hypothesized that prompting students to reflect on confusing concepts stimulates their self-monitoring activities according to which students are expected to review their understanding, search for related knowledge, and try to identify the confusing concepts. With this student-reflection information, instructors can thus address students’ difficulties effectively, which can lead to enhanced academic success. We tested our hypothesis by conducting a semester-long quasi-experimental study in undergraduate industrial engineering classes (N?=?153). The analyses revealed that students in the RILI condition performed significantly better than students in the control condition (Cohen’s d = .82). In addition, reflection analysis showed that both quality and quantity of reflections were significantly associated with exam performance. Surveys indicated users highly valued the RIFI model; they rated CourseMIRROR favorably and said they would continue to use it in future classes.     

试论高职院校酒店管理专业办学的市场化

酒店业是高校酒店管理专业的目标市场，酒店管理专业培养的学生却不尽适合市场需求，因而，办学应反思其办学模式，改革办学模式，寻求与市场需求接轨的方法。市场化是高职院校酒店管理专业与酒店业需求接轨的有效方法。本阐述了高职院校酒店管理专业办学市场化的含义、市场化的必要性、可行性以及市场化的途径，希望能为高职院校酒店管理专业办学提供可取的建议。