Combination of logical conditions and arithmetic operations to assign a mark to a course based on multidimensional learning outcomes

Assessment is a notorious source of preoccupation for faculty and university governing bodies, especially when an institution initiates curricular reforms which shift the programme learning outcomes for knowledge to competencies. One obstacle to acceptance arises from a culture of quantitative assessment (often represented by a single mark), which is at odds with the concept of outcome assessment which is by essence subjective, qualitative and multidimensional. The method presented here is specifically concerned with learning activities where students need to demonstrate competency in learning outcomes of different natures. It describes a methodological framework that can be used in any programme that aims at developing multidimensional learners, but operates in a context where the final assessment product is a single quantitative grade. This method follows a classical approach to the evaluation of each learning outcome. It then proposes an innovative way of ranking students by categorising their overall performance based on conditions that reflect the integral nature of the learning process, to allow teaching staff to assign a range of marks for each student. Finally, a last step allows a quantitative ranking of students within each category, yielding a single quantitative mark for the course while remaining coherent with the learning goals.     

研究型大学教师胜任素质模型构建研究

将胜任素质理论引入研究型大学教师管理工作,探索基于胜任素质模型的现代大学人力资源管理制度体系,对于当前加强高水平师资队伍建设,加快研究型大学建设具有重要意义。在实际调研的基础上,通过因子分析方法构建了研究型大学教师胜任素质模型。该模型包括基础素质、教学能力、专业知识、科研能力等维度,并对胜任素质模型在研究型大学教师人力资源管理各环节的应用提出了建议。     

Comparability in Balanced Assessment Systems for State Accountability

The purpose of this study was to test methods that strengthen the comparability claims about annual determinations of student proficiency in English language arts, math, and science (Grades 3–12) in the New Hampshire Performance Assessment of Competency Education (NH PACE) pilot project. First, we examined the literature in order to define comparability outside the bounds of strict score interchangeability and explored methods for estimating comparability that support a balanced assessment system for state accountability such as the NH PACE pilot. Second, we applied two strategies—consensus scoring and a rank‐ordering method—to estimate comparability in Year 1 of the NH PACE pilot based upon the expert judgment of 85 teachers using 396 student work samples. We found the methods were effective for providing evidence of comparability and also detecting when threats to comparability were present. The evidence did not indicate meaningful differences in district average scoring and therefore did not support adjustments to district‐level cut scores used to create annual determinations. The article concludes with a discussion of the technical challenges and opportunities associated with innovative, balanced assessment systems in an accountability context.     

Mathematics achievement of vietnamese grade 5 pupils

This article reports the results of a national survey of mathematics achievement at the end of primary school in Vietnam. A sample of more than 72000 students were assessed from 61 provinces. The items were matched to the Vietnam Mathematics curriculum for Year 5 students. Using a skills audit of the items, a variable of Vietnamese mathematics development was defined following an item response analysis of the data. Findings reveal that the levels of mathematics achievement were relatively high and that the mathematics curriculum was closely aligned with international trends in mathematics for primary school. There were some areas of concern in that lower achievement levels were persistently aligned with low socio economic groups and these were typically located in three regions of Vietnam, heavily populated by ethnic sub-groups. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not claim to represent the views of the Vietnamese Government in any way. The article is based on a World Bank project (in Vietnam) on achievement at the end of primary school.     

基于团队胜任力的高职院校人才培养改革探讨

高职院校培养的高技能人才在企业生产过程中发挥着重要的作用,而基于团队胜任力探索其培养方案具有理论和实践双重意义。运用团队胜任力理论分析了高技能人才团队胜任力的内涵及构成要素;归纳了目前高职院校人才培养中存在的主要问题;并从团队胜任力出发,提出了高职院校人才培养方案改革策略。     

基于教师胜任力发展的师资培训效果实证评估

师资培训能否促进教师胜任力发展是评估其效果的重要维度。基于教师胜任力发展视角,选取福建省职业教育师资培训作为个案,并从中总结凝练可资借鉴的经验。以效果评估为手段,不断提升师资培训质量;以教师胜任力发展为目标导向,注重师资培训后的跟踪考查;以突出专业针对性为保障,提高培训课程结构和教师发展需求结构的匹配度。     

成人学习者对远程教育教师的要求及素质认同——来自上海电视大学的调查报告

远程教育教师的素质与远程教育的教学质量有着密切联系,关乎远程教育的可持续发展。目前国内外对远程教育教师素质的研究都是基于远程开放教育的教学特点展开的。本文综合已有研究成果,从学习者的视角就“电大学生心目中的好教师”这一主题开展大样本调查,主要包括基本职业素养、专业知识水平、教学方法和策略、教学评价与反馈,以及资源开发与技术应用五个方面。结果显示,大部分学习者认为电大教师这五个方面的素质比较全面;在认同程度方面,成人学习者非常认同教师应具备的教学方法和策略,胜过对教师高学历学位的认同,不同分校在这方面的认同程度又存在差异;对于教师“基本职业素质”的认同程度在统计意义上的差异并不显著,其他方面都显示有差异;学习者对教师的教学技术应用方面存在不同程度的认同;学习者对教学生动性、实用性的期望值较高,并且渴望教师的充分理解以及与教师的沟通交流。     

Technology utilisation in elementary schools in Turkey’s capital: a case study

A case study was conducted to explore teachers’ current technology use in elementary schools in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The data were collected through a survey, and participants included 1030 classroom teachers across eight districts. The present study results revealed that significant challenges remain with regard to technology use in the classroom, even in the capital of Turkey, where teachers have advantages in terms of technology access and use compared to rural areas. The participant teachers used technologies most frequently for lesson preparation activities, rather than for delivering instruction. Although the teachers felt that school principals and colleagues were usually supportive of technology use in lessons, they complained about insufficient professional development activities and incentives. Representing a snapshot of teachers’ technology use in elementary school settings, this study sheds light on essential factors that should be considered in any technology integration process in schools. The study findings offer valuable insight for policy-makers and school leaders on how to support the technology integration process and allocate money for technology initiatives.     

军工企业研发人员胜任特征要素研究

通过文献分析方法初步获取研发胜任特征要素,通过行为事件访谈法补充研发胜任特征要素,通过问卷调查获取数据,并采用因子分析方法提炼出个人品质、工作能力、团队精神、学识水平、成就动机等5项胜任特征要素.这些要素是军工企业进行研发岗位工作分析、招聘、培训与开发、绩效管理等工作的基础.