Introducing teaching cases with face-to-face and computer-mediated discussion: Two multi-classroom quasi-experiments

Two studies were conducted in multisection introductory child and adolescent development classes to determine effects of introducing abbreviated teaching case studies that were then discussed either in face-to-face or online formats. Students receiving teaching case studies in either format in both classes showed improved ability to critically analyze probe and final cases compared to control participants. Both case study groups in the child development class also showed increased application of psychological concepts in analyzing new cases. No differences in course knowledge were expected as a function of condition and none were found. Hypothesized case-related increases in efficacy for teaching also were not observed. Results were interpreted as supporting a case analysis approach in educational psychology classes and use of online methods for presentation and discussion of abbreviated cases.     

Teachers’ professional vulnerability and cultural tradition: A Chinese paradox

The paper explores the issue of teachers’ professional vulnerability using a range of messages from an online teachers’ community on the Chinese mainland. The study reveals how macro changes at policy level impact on teachers’ professional relationships and in turn their professional identities in teacher discussants’ perceptions. Furthermore, the paper argues that the Chinese cultural tradition somehow adds to teachers’ professional vulnerability. While the tradition used to give teachers authority, it imposes burdens on teachers and subjects them to close scrutiny, which consequently make them feel more vulnerable. The paper concludes with critical reflections on its methodology and findings, calling for further research into the issue.     

大学英语多媒体网络教学的思考

多媒体网络教学是信息革命的必然产物。随着这门新兴技术的出现,大学英语教学模式也相应地发生了变化,多媒体网络技术是当代教师必须掌握的技能。     

小学数学线上线下相结合创新教学模式

随着科学技术的发展,教育呈现出理念人性化、手段科技化、内容多元化的表现,线上教学模式兴起。线上、线下相结合的模式让教育教学有了新的活力,有助于学生的个性化学习和创新能力的培养。基于此,本文针对小学数学线上、线下相结合的教学模式创新进行阐述和分析。     

线上教研促进小学语文教师专业发展的实践与探索

本文从小学语文学科教研的视角,阐述线上教研新模式促进教师专业发展的实践与探索,探索在“互联网+”背景下线上教研的各种新模式。笔者认为线上教研新模式是推动教师专业发展、提升教育教学质量的有效途径,提出线上教研与线下教研融合开展的思考。     

可见的大学教学:内涵、特征与实践

传统的大学教学是在“传递—接受”框架中建构的,其最突出问题就是学生参与度低及知能内化不足。通过观察法及实物收集法发现:学生参与度低的现象是将学生客体化和边缘化,掩盖了质量危机的真正根源。本质上,学生表达的是对传统大学教学遮蔽了可见品性的抗拒与摒弃。为克服传统教学的弊端,可见的大学教学应运而生,其主张“互学共创共成长”的师生观,包含“看见、遇见、听见及预见”四层含义,典型特征表现在三个方面:学习者成为师生的共同身份,教、学及学习环境的相互可见成为教学的基本规范,学生热情参与及知识素质能力内化成为师生的共同追求。可见的大学教学提供了新的大学教学范式和方法论原则,在实践基础上还原了教育的本真,可为大学教学质量提升提供新的视角。     

基于ScienceDirect Online的电子期刊数据库的检索功能

ScienceDirect Online是Elsevier Science公司将在中国推出的新平台，可在线提供电子期刊、图书和文摘数据库的检索。本文详细介绍了此平台电子期刊数据库的检索方式、检索技术、检索技巧等，对专业检索人员和科研人员检索期刊文献具有指导意义。     

Informed Consent in the Study of On-Line Communities: A Reflection on the Effects of Computer-Mediated Social Research

In studying on-line communities, researchers must consider the unique environmental factors involved in order to minimize potential harm to human subjects. In particular, the often commented upon disinhibiting effect of computer-mediated communication can encourage people to agree to or even insist on a kind of public exposure by which they may eventually be harmed. On the Internet, where perceptions of interpersonal affect and effects may be obscured by the nature of the medium itself, care must be taken to guard against not only any increased tendency for researchers to objectify subjects, but also the tendency for subjects to underestimate the potential consequences of consent. The criteria for informed consent that may be sufficient in face-toface research environments are not necessarily so in a medium in which subjective experience is easily objectified and information is easily devalued.     

To search or to browse: How users navigate a new interface for online library tutorials

As academic libraries create online learning objects, it is important to consider whether such resources actually reach and answer the questions of intended users. This study considers three points of inquiry for one academic library: How its users make their way to the library's tutorials; user preference for searching or browsing for resources, when given both modes of access; and the kinds of online learning objects or tutorials users are seeking. A close examination of Web analytics and users’ search terms within the tutorials interface helped to illustrate patterns of access and highlighted users’ needs for tutorials and online learning objects.