Re-viewing quality of research on initial teacher education in Australia and New Zealand: a systematic review

For over three decades, the discourse of quality has permeated the field of research, and there has been increasing policy interest for research assessment. In light of three conceptual perspectives and relying on a systematic literature review, this paper explores four non-traditional dimensions of criteria for assessing the quality of research on initial teacher education (ITE). The four dimensions are: innovative research questions; use for practice; research capacity building; and contribution to platforms and protocols. Covering empirical ITE research articles of Australia and New Zealand from January 2005 to October 2017, the review reveals that the majority of the articles meet most of the new criteria, which shows a different picture to that viewed through the traditional lens of research quality. The review is not intended to provide a ready-to-use framework for quality assessment of research on ITE but to exemplify the possibility that a long-contemplated, unconventional perspective on quality of research on ITE can be operationalised.     

Transitioning from practicing teacher to teacher leader: a case study

Given US students’ lack of international competitiveness in mathematics and science, many states have adopted the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). To help ensure that the Standards for Mathematical Practice within the CCSSM and effective teaching practices are implemented appropriately, many teachers are emerging as teacher leaders with the intent of supporting teachers with this implementation. Unfortunately, not all of these teachers are necessarily prepared in the field of teacher leadership. Recognizing the importance of having well-prepared teacher leaders, this article describes the case of Ms. Hodges, as she transitioned from mathematics teacher to teacher leader. Data revealed that several factors affected Ms. Hodges’ transition, some positively and others negatively. These results as well as implications for teacher leader development are provided.     

CHE Principles: facilitating authentic and dialogical semi-structured interviews in educational research

This paper examines the values of the CHE principles of Connectivity, Humanness and Empathy as a guiding framework for maximizing the ethical and methodological advantages of semi-structured interview research practices. The authors draw from two separate educational studies and apply the CHE principles to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of decision-making in facilitating sustainable relationships with the participants in each study. Findings highlight that dialogical relations with participants were evident in both studies, and identify significant junctures where decision-making and actions influenced effective rapport-building and respectful and reciprocal relationships with participants in the research. The CHE principles emerge as providing a robust framework for educational researchers to employ when auditing their decision-making prior to and during their engagement in qualitative interviews.     

Selecting teachers and prospective teachers: A meta-analysis

The purpose of this review article was to examine the methods used for the selection of teachers for employment and prospective teachers entering initial teacher education (ITE) programs, and to assess the predictive validity of these methods. We reviewed 32 studies reporting selection methods administered in high-stakes conditions and that included an external (not self-reported) teacher effectiveness outcome measure. The overall effect size was small but significant (r = 0.12, p < .001). Moderator analyses showed that academic and non-academic predictors were both significantly associated with teacher effectiveness measures and that effect sizes were small (but significant) for selection into employment and ITE. We conclude the review by proposing a research agenda that has the potential to enhance educational outcomes by improving the selection of prospective teachers.     

基于多媒体网络教学系统多维互动教学模式的应用研究

多媒体网络教学系统是集图形、图像、动画、视音频及文字等各种信息于一体的专用多媒体计算机网络教学平台,其为多维互动式教学的开展提供了资源和途径。本文简要介绍了多维互动教学模式的理论基础,重点构建了基于多媒体网络教学系统的多维互动教学模式,并在实践中进一步探讨了模式的具体应用。     

高职院校学生“党的信仰”教育研究

当前,高职学生的政治信仰主流是健康积极的,但信仰教育还存在一些困境,如学生信仰呈现多元化、功利化倾向,对＂党的信仰＂存在认识模糊、追求淡化等问题,加之复杂的社会环境和薄弱的学校教育,使＂党的信仰＂教育面临严峻的挑战。基于此,把握高职学生的信仰脉搏,构建科学合理的信仰教育体系,设计切合实际的信仰教育载体,采取准确灵活的信仰教育方法是加强和改善高职学生＂党的信仰＂教育的重要举措。     

论高职英语文化导入教学中的教师角色定位

本文从高职英语教学目标及高职英语教学现状出发,探讨高职英语教学文化导入的教学中的教师角色的定位,提出高职英语教师应成为课堂教学活动的组织者、引导者、促进者、帮助者和评价者．     

河南省高校高职称教师BMI指数及饮食状况的调查与研究

采用文献资料法、问卷调查法、专家访谈法和数理统计法,对河南省6所高校高职称教师群体的BMI指数和饮食状况进行了调查.结果表明：河南省高校高职称教师BMI指数处在正常范围内的占65.53%,体型偏瘦的占2.43%,超重的占31.07%,女性教师体质指数明显好于男性教师,差异极显著（P〈0.01）;高职称教师每天的膳食种类偏少,粗杂粮和蔬菜摄入量不够,对于营养保健知识的了解和掌握缺乏系统性和全面性.建议高职称教师群体关注合理膳食和运动锻炼对身心健康的重要性,改善生活习惯,同时有关部门应加强对高职称教师群体的健康教育.     

元认知训练对高等数学教学效果影响的实验研究

采用对比实验的方法考察元认知训练对高等数学教学效果的影响,研究结果表明,结合元认知训练的教学效果高于普通教学,元认知训练促进了学生高等数学学业成绩的提高,同时有助于培养学生数学学习的自我意识,使他们掌握矫正与控制数学学习活动的技能,从而深刻领悟数学的真谛.