毛泽东思想是中国特色社会主义理论体系的重要基础

毛泽东思想从思想理论、社会历史实践和哲学的方法论基础等方面为中国特色社会主义理论体系奠定了重要基础.从历史角度看,毛泽东思想关于中国社会主义革命和建设的探索是中国特色社会主义历史过程的有机组成部分,是不可或缺的阶段和环节;从实践角度看,毛泽东思想对社会主义建设道路的探索为中国特色社会主义理论的形成奠定了丰厚的实践基础;从理论角度看,毛泽东关于社会主义建设的具体思想是中国特色社会主义理论体系形成的思想基础,是中国特色社会主义理论体系的重要内容.     

高职院校学生高考成绩与在校成绩相关性分析

采用实证分析法,以广东某高职院校为研究对象,对该校计算机学院2011级全体学生高考成绩与在校期间学习成绩进行相关性研究。研究发现：高考成绩和在校学习成绩呈现出显著的相关性,这和部分学者以本科学校为研究样本结果是相同的。以招生类别为分类变量对成绩相关性进行进一步研究,发现农村生源学生相关性依然显著,而城镇生源学生高考成绩和学生大三期间学习成绩相关性不显著。针对此种现象进行深入分析探讨并给出相关政策建议。     

地方高校社科学报“文学研究”栏目的设置构想

“文学研究”是地方高校社科学报重点培育的项目。编辑部在解决版面紧张与优质稿源稀缺的矛盾时,要注重对青年作者的培养,鼓励他们与栏目的发展共同成长。栏目细分要灵活机动,重义趣。要关注栏目风格的培养。最后,在地方化的问题上,要厚古不薄今,甚至是要更重视对地方当代作家的研究。     

促进知识建构的社会性交互策略理论框架研究

社会性交互的质量决定了知识建构的效果．通过现状调研和文献研究发现：在网络学习中．普遍存在着交互深度与频率不够,无法实现知识的意义建构;现有的研究却未曾提出社会性交互策略,以促进学习者的知识建构．由此,根据知识建构的本质、交互内容分析编码体系与社会存在感编码体系．在CPS创造性问题解决模式的基础上提出社会性交互策略的理论框架,用以促进知识建构,并培养批判性思维能力和创造成性思维能力．     

Challenging the premises of international policy reviews: an introduction to the review symposium

In 2009, a think tank called the International Alliance of Leading Education Institutes (IALEI) announced the results of a study entitled Climate Change and Sustainable Development: The Response from Education. Intended for a policy audience, the study offered a glimpse into the status of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and an early look at the emergence of Climate Change Education (CCE), in 10 different nations. As with most international reports, the IALEI report provoked many questions, some of which are more broadly relevant to scholarship and practice. This paper introduces a review symposium that addresses three such questions: (1) How coherent is the concept of ESD across national contexts and what conceptual tensions continue to surround ESD and CCE? (2) Can nation-level analyses tell us anything useful about countries where education is not centrally governed? and (3) In light of the evolving relationship between educational research and policy, how should researchers engage with ongoing policy debates?     

Comparison of 3D reconstructive technologies used for morphometric research and the translation of knowledge using a decision matrix

The use of three‐dimensional (3D) models for education, pre‐operative assessment, presurgical planning, and measurement have become more prevalent. With the increase in prevalence of 3D models there has also been an increase in 3D reconstructive software programs that are used to create these models. These software programs differ in reconstruction concepts, operating system requirements, user features, cost, and no one program has emerged as the standard. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic comparison of three widely available 3D reconstructive software programs, Amira^®, OsiriX, and Mimics^®, with respect to the software's ability to be used in two broad themes: morphometric research and education to translate morphological knowledge. Cost, system requirements, and inherent features of each program were compared. A novel concept selection tool, a decision matrix, was used to objectify comparisons of usability of the interface, quality of the output, and efficiency of the tools. Findings indicate that Mimics was the best‐suited program for construction of 3D anatomical models and morphometric analysis, but for creating a learning tool the results were less clear. OsiriX was very user‐friendly; however, it had limited capabilities. Conversely, although Amira had endless potential and could create complex dynamic videos, it had a challenging interface. These results provide a resource for morphometric researchers and educators to assist the selection of appropriate reconstruction programs when starting a new 3D modeling project. Anat Sci Educ 6: 393–403. © 2013 American Association of Anatomists.     

Research Literature Review on Social Work Education Instructional Methods: 1998–2008

This article presents a review of research studies examining instructional methods reported in the social work education literature published between 1998 and 2008. From a sample of 91 studies, 31 were identified as having used either a single group pre/post test design or a comparison of two or more groups and inclusion of a learning outcome measure. Most of the studies were deficient in either the employment of comparison groups, pre/post designs, utilization of multiple learning outcome measures, or a clear delineation of the connection between teaching methods and learning outcomes. Very few studies were based on previous work. A challenge is made to the field to conduct better designed studies and several suggestions for doing so are offered.     

The effect of expertise-based training on the quality of digital stories created to teach mathematics to young children

This study investigated the effect of expertise-based training (XBT) on the quality of digital stories created by early childhood education (ECE) pre-service teachers. The participants of the study were 69 pre-service teachers from the ECE Department. The study was experimental, utilizing a static-group pre-test/post-test design, supported with qualitative data. Data were collected through analysis and evaluation of digital stories, open-ended questionnaire, and journals. During analysis, an independent t-test was conducted and open coding analysis was applied. The results showed that the XBT group teachers earned significantly higher scores on their digital stories than the traditional group. Moreover, the XBT group focused more on the details of digital story creation, such as emphasizing the purpose of the story during each component; choosing an appropriate tone of voice; using pictures, including characters as Pepe, Kayo, and The Smurfs; and defining key words then applying pictures accordingly.     

‘Becoming our own experts’: lessons from the past

This article reports on a local curriculum development project from the 1970s that shared many of the features of action research, though it was not thought of as such. Teacher control, the bridging of the theory–practice divide, the centrality of practitioner classroom research, and the quality of pupils' learning were all features of the project. The article also discusses the problematics of outsider involvement, of contributions to knowledge, and of authenticity.     

Theme and variations: one middle school’s interpretation of mandated action research

In the current climate of accountability, action research is one way for teachers to evaluate instructional changes designed to improve assessment results. It may become increasingly common for administrators to mandate teacher involvement in action research, yet few studies have been conducted in such settings. This article focuses on one middle school where the principal mandated action research for all teachers. Projects were carried out within academic departments, and department chairs were given latitude in how to organize and implement projects. This study explores project implementation and teacher perceptions of the action research. Interviews were used as an appropriate tool to explore teacher perceptions, with document analysis providing triangulation. Results from interviews of administrators, department chairs, and department members suggest an overall positive attitude toward action research, as well as variation in how action research projects were carried out. Differences occurred across several dimensions of action research, including context, motivation/ purpose, definition of action research, and organization of projects. Variations appeared to be influenced by each department chair’s experience with action research and approach to departmental work, and each department’s history of working together on instructional improvement efforts. This study suggests that administrators who mandate teacher participation in action research projects need to think about both the positive (providing teacher ownership and interest within the mandated context) and problematic (possibly leading to variation in the instructional impact of projects) aspects of project variation.