What’s in a name: dimensions of social learning in teacher groups

Induced by a literature review, this paper presents a framework of dimensions and indicators highlighting the underpinning aspects and values of social learning within teacher groups. Notions of social networks, communities of practice and learning teams were taken as the main perspectives to influence this social learning framework. The review exercise resulted in four dimensions: (1) practice, (2) domain and value creation, (3) collective identity and (4) organization. The indicators corresponding to these dimensions serve as the foundation for understanding social learning in practice. The framework of dimensions and indicators can be of assistance for researchers as well as teacher groups that aim to assess their views on social learning and analyse whether these views fit the learning goals of the group or that adjustments are required. In this way, learning processes within groups of teachers can be improved.     

Mathematics-related anxiety and attitudes: examining the impact among Latina preservice teachers

The purpose of this study was to investigate mathematics-related anxiety and attitudes among Latina preservice teachers. Three sections from the Inventory of Mathematics Attitudes, Experience, and Self Awareness were administered to preservice teachers enrolled in a curriculum and instruction mathematics course during the 1st semester of a 2-semester credential program. Pre- and postsurvey data were examined among female students. There were significant differences on 5 statements that suggest positive perceptions about mathematics and 5 statements that suggest negative perceptions about mathematics. We discuss strategies to reduce mathematics anxiety and address attitudes in preservice teachers.     

基于网络教学环境的高职外语教师角色分析

分析网络教学特点覆阻碍高职外语教师应用网络教学的原因，提出高职外语教师应实现从“语言专业型”向“一专多能型”教师转变，做学生的导航员、成为教学活动的促进者、交际活动的参与者和外语学习的协助者。     

Voices of teacher candidates of color on white race evasion: ‘I worried about my safety!’

Abstract

This qualitative study investigated the negative impacts minority teacher candidates receive from white teacher candidates in a required multicultural education class. The findings reveal that four teacher candidates of color had difficulty positioning themselves among the overwhelming silencing power of whiteness in the class. The white students were tactful at evading power and race and flattening the existing hierarchical power relations through the discourses of colorblindness and by preying on the minority instructor. Their understanding of diversity was also shallow. On the other hand, the teacher candidates of color were afraid that they might be labeled as the ones who spoke up against the white students and fearful of the possibility of retaliation and ostracism from the white peers. It seems that the teacher education program’s structure allowed the white candidates to impose strong negative peer pressure on the teacher candidates of color.     

学习型教师--师范院校学生培养的目标

师范院校担当着培养未来教师的重任。随着新世纪社会的迅猛发展，社会对未来教师的要求越来越高。学习型教师就是学习化社会的一个需求。该文概括描述学习型教师的内涵特征。     

论多元智力理论对教学的启示

研究多元智力理论的基本内涵。树立正确的智力观。对于教育工作者形成科学的教师观、学生观、教学过程观、学习方式以及教学评价观具有重要的意义。     

顺应时代适时转变中等职业学校教师的角色

随着科技的飞速发展和经济社会的急剧变革及其引发的就业结构的调整,中等职业教育从教育目标到教育内容和教育方法等都在发生巨大变革,教师的角色也相应地发生了重大变化。从中职生全面发展的需要来看,中等职业学校教师的角色应顺应时代的发展,朝着伙伴、促进者、帮助者、反思者和研究者等多重性角色演变。     

Special education and general education preservice teachers’ co-teaching experiences: a comparative synthesis of qualitative research

Co-teaching is commonly used to support students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings. However, there is often a gap between the potential effectiveness of co-teaching and actual classroom practice. This study examined preservice teachers’ co-teaching experiences to better understand this gap to identify potential practices for improving teacher training and service delivery. A review of 11 studies revealed that both special education and general education preservice teachers believed that co-teaching practices provided them opportunities to communicate and work collaboratively. Both groups agreed on the significant impact of personality in co-teaching as well as challenges in implementing co-teaching. Furthermore, special education preservice teachers noted that they lacked content knowledge, whereas general education preservice teachers thought they needed more training in the provision of accommodations and modifications. Study limitations, areas for future research, and implications for preservice teacher preparation are discussed.     

谈高职院校"双师型"教师队伍建设

"双师型"教师队伍是全面实施实践性教学模式,强化学生动手能力培养,提高高职院校教学质量的关键。高职院校应该明确"双师"标准,建立健全专职教师继续教育和专业实践制度,改革与完善兼职教师聘任制度,在职称评聘及薪酬待遇上向"双师型"教师倾斜,切实加强"双师型"教师队伍建设。     

新课程改革中教师心理压力探析

新一轮基础教育课程改革在为教师提供更为广阔的发展空间的同时,也给教师的心理带来极大的压力,主要表现为由新旧理念的撞击、教师权威的重构、教师素质的重塑、课程资源的匮乏、教育评价的滞后等因素而引发的矛盾、抵制、失落、沮丧、危机、恐慌等消极心理反应。正确理解教师在新课程实施中产生的这些心理压力,并采取有效的措施缓解其心理压力能确保课程改革的有效实施。