Evaluation of Handheld Computers for Direct Systematic Classroom Observation

Through this study the authors evaluate outcomes associated with the use of handheld computers by interventionists in improving the efficiency of direct systematic classroom observation. Information from observations is used by interventionists for treatment planning and evaluation. In this study, interventionists were trained to use personal digital assistants with classroom observational software for use with students who displayed low levels of academic engagement. Results indicated that the personal digital assistants and observational software were perceived as user-friendly, increased computer self-efficacy, and facilitated treatment planning and evaluation. Discussion focuses on implications for use of handheld computers and mobile devices by interventionists.     

Relationship maintenance behaviors

Canary, D. J., & Dainton, M. (Eds.) (2003). Maintaining relationships through communication: Relational, contextual, and cultural variations. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.     

YouTube: Educational Potentials and Pitfalls

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The role of planning in outdoor adventure decision-making

ABSTRACT

This article explores the influential role of planning on recognition-primed decision-making. Considerable prior thinking occurs and there is a need to trace and account for the cognitive processes that precede and guide decisions in dynamic outdoor environments. Seven expert leaders from four countries were interviewed about memorable decisions made on outdoor journeys with an educational focus on land, sea and ice. Four stages of planning were identified: (1) long-term preparation; (2) formal leadership meetings; (3) day-by-day planning on route and (4) thinking immediately prior to the event. The stages sequentially capture the planning progression, illuminating the cognitive processes at each stage to culminate in option selection. In each decision situation, planned goals and actions were implemented through the creation and re-creation of micro-plans. As windows of opportunity presented themselves, the flexible execution of plans was a key feature. Planning provided the solid bedrock upon which decisions were made.     

Comparing creative thinking abilities and reasoning ability of deaf and hearing children

This study focuses on comparing the creative thinking and reasoning abilities of deaf and hearing children. Two groups of deaf (N = 210) and hearing children (N = 200) were chosen based on specific criteria. Two instruments were used in the study: theTorrance Tests of Creative Thinking‐Figural, Form A and Matrix Analogous Test. Canonical Correlation analysis and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) were used to analyze the data. The canonical correlation analyses revealed one significant dimension in both deaf and hearing children. The multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) revealed that there are some similarities and differences between the deaf and hearing samples regarding creative thinking abilities.     

试论大学生职业生涯规划教育体系的构建

大学生是自身职业生涯规划的主体,而高校则是大学生职业生涯规划教育的主体。高校只有构建起既包括显性部分又包括隐性部分,既包括理论部分又包括实践环节的职业生涯规划教育体系,才能富有成效地履行其教育主体的职能。     

大学生考证热调查研究--以河南科技学院为例

随着大学生就业形势的日益严峻,大学校园出现了“考证热潮”。文章采用问卷法、访谈法、文献法对河南科技学院大学生考证状况进行调查,运用SPSS17．0对数据进行统计分析,结果显示：个人拥有证书数量随年级而增加,不同年级、家庭学生的考证状况不同,考证原因呈多样化趋势,且考证会在一定程度上影响专业课的学习。建议大学生要明确考证的目的,培养健康的心态;调整专业课学习与考证的关系,合理进行职业规划。     

西方协商民主的历史演变

西方协商民主起源于西方民主政治,它吸收了西方民主的历史成果,并努力克服其局限性。西方协商民主是对传统民主理论的批判与继承,也是在新的时代背景下产生的一种新的民主实践形式。     

提升学生积极心理品质 促进最优匹配发展模式构建——以福州第二中学为例

福州第二中学的心理健康教育工作从过去关注学生心理疾病治疗,转变为重视早期预防,构建了以早期预防为重心、以提升学生自身积极心理品质为核心的三级预防干预体系——面向所有学生,以心理健康教育课程为主要形式的一级普遍性预防干预;面向部分学生,以团体辅导为主要形式的二级选择性预防干预;面向个别学生,结合箱庭游戏,以心理咨询为主要形式的三级特别性预防干预。我们的工作还从注重学生全面全能发展,转变为关注学生多元智力,重视个性培养,开展以心理课程、社会实践等多种途径的职业生涯规划辅导,实现学生的最优匹配发展。     

法兰直线轴承视觉测量递阶式规划与行为分析

针对法兰直线轴承尺寸系列化与视觉测量过程行为多样化之间的复杂关联影响问题,提出由特征包容方案规划、基本动作规划和工位变换路线规划三阶段组成的递阶式测量行为规划策略,并设计了视觉测量规划与行为评估流程。以某型号方法兰直线轴承为对象,以评估不同测量行为、图像质量及图像处理算法之间的关联影响为任务,进行测量实验研究。实验结果表明,通过对测量行为进行递阶式规划与行为分析,便于获取测量行为变化造成测量结果波动的定量信息,得以反馈行为影响,从而引导行为优化,可促进视觉测量系统前、后处理功能的增强,有助于智能视觉测量的发展。