Selected South African Grade 10 learners' perceptions of two Learning Areas: Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation

Abstract

In 2006, Mathematical Literacy (ML) and Life Orientation (LO) were introduced into South Africa's Grade 10 national curriculum. The implementation of the ML programme in schools stemmed from a need to improve the level of numeracy of the general population of South Africa, while LO was introduced to equip learners to solve problems and to make informed decisions and choices. The research objective of this study was to investigate and describe Grade 10 learners' perceptions of the two new learning areas. This investigation was situated within the ecosystemic paradigm. A mixed-method design was applied, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, using non-experimental and phenomenological designs, respectively. Data were collected by means of observation and questionnaires from 193 Grade 10 learners from three types of schools: private schools, former Model C schools, and disadvantaged schools in the Nelson Mandela Metropole adhering to the required ethical measures. The questions were grouped into five themes for each learning area, namely the learners' attitude towards the learning area, the resources available and used for teaching and learning, the learners' empowerment through the learning area, the significance of the learning area, and enriching experiences in the learning area. Recommendations were made in line with the findings.     

大学生如何进行自我情绪管理

处于青年期的大学生,心理上正经历变化波动较大的时期,反应在情绪和情感方面,表现为情绪的不稳定性与冲动性,情感体验开放、丰富,却容易陷入情绪困扰,导致其心理健康、学习生活和未来事业受到不同程度的影响。作为初步具有独立性的大学生如何认知情绪,并学会应对不良情绪,成为自己情绪的主人呢?作为过来人的辅导员可以引导其认知情绪,并学会对情绪进行自我管理、调适,从而驾驭情绪,做情绪的主人。     

Library 2.0: A Review of the Literature

In recent years the professional literature has seen an increase in articles written about Library 2.0 implementation in academic reference departments. These articles have focused on the integration and introduction of services such as blogs, wikis, social networking Websites, RSS, and podcasting. This article reviews the content of this literature to see which articles demonstrate a qualitative or quantitative benefit to the libraries where they are used.     

Reference in a 3-D Virtual World: Preliminary Observations on Library Outreach in “Second Life”

ABSTRACT

As technologies continue to evolve, the library will need to explore new ways to communicate with the public. One of the newest technologies is a 3-D virtual world software called Second Life. Second Life presents new opportunities and challenges for reference librarians to support the information needs of that community.     

迁移与英语语音教学

迁移对外语语音教学有非常重要的影响.本文通过对迁移理论和现象的分析,力求探索出一条避免"副迁移"的英语语音教学途径.     

全民健身工作新路径的探索 ——在“体育生活化”模式中透显健康体育生活方式

通过访谈法,对上海市杨浦区实施的＂体育生活化＂系列措施和管理模式现状进行分析;并通过问卷调查社区居民在实行＂体育生活化＂以后的体育锻炼方式和行为变化,挖掘落实＂体育生活化＂后给社区居民带来的良好效果,找出仍然存在的制约因素及发展对策。从而探索全民健身工作中的新路径,推广健康体育生活方式的新理念、新方法和新成效。     

教育公平目标下现代远程教育的功过及对策

教育公平的内涵包括教育起点的公平、教育过程的公平和教育结果的公平。现代远程教育,对教育公平的实现有积极的影响,但同时由于其自身的局限性,现代远程教育在教育质量、教育评价、教育手段等方面会影响到教育公平的顺利实施。教育工作者要充分利用现代远程教育的优势,探索现代远程教育教学模式、完善现代远程教育评价制度、加强现代远程教育实践教学,从而淡化其消极影响,扬长避短,推动教育公平向纵深发展。     

社会转型时期的西部农民生存图景——《狼祸》之主题解析

《狼祸——雪漠小说精选》以极其真切的情感,惊人的叙事状物能力,写出了奇特的西部民风和沉重的生存现实,从而再现了西部大漠农民残酷而艰难的人生挣扎：生存的无力、生活的无奈和生命的无常。