Discrete Choice Modeling in Education: An Innovative Method to Assess Teaching Practices

Self‐reported measures are an easy, time‐efficient, and low‐cost way to collect research data compared to other assessment methods. They are, however, characterized by several limitations regarding the quality and the clarity of the data they produce, especially when they are implemented in education. The main purpose of the current study was to use a method called discrete choice modeling (DCM) in education, in order to develop a self‐reported instrument that will reduce the bias for socially desirable responses and to assess teachers’ practices in physical activity. DCM method has the ability to overcome the respondents’ tendency to answer in a socially desirable way. A nationally representative sample of 531 Greek early educators participated in this study and were administered a self‐assessment questionnaire based on DCM. Results showed that the DCM based newly developed instrument manages to assess effectively educators’ practices and provided evidence of the applicability of the method in education. Further implications and future recommendations regarding the effective application of DCM in education are discussed.     

Digital Module 05: Diagnostic Measurement—The G‐DINA Framework https://ncme.elevate.commpartners.com

In this ITEMS module, we introduce the generalized deterministic inputs, noisy “and” gate (G‐DINA) model, which is a general framework for specifying, estimating, and evaluating a wide variety of cognitive diagnosis models. The module contains a nontechnical introduction to diagnostic measurement, an introductory overview of the G‐DINA model, as well as common special cases, and a review of model‐data fit evaluation practices within this framework. We use the flexible GDINA R package, which is available for free within the R environment and provides a user‐friendly graphical interface in addition to the code‐driven layer. The digital module also contains videos of worked examples, solutions to data activity questions, curated resources, a glossary, and quizzes with diagnostic feedback.     

铁矿石中微量铜的测定方法研究

现行的铁矿石中微量铜的测定方法,是用双环己酮草酰双腙(BCO)与Cu2+反应显色,然后进行吸光度测定.本法对已有的方法进行了改进:采用OH-离子沉淀去除Fe3+、A l3+,在pH值为8.5~9.3的环境下让Cu2+与BCO进行显色反应.研究证实:改进后的方法分析可靠,测定快速,能满足一般化验室对铁矿石中微量铜的测定需要.     

对健美操专选大学生任务定向与自我定向的研究

通过对浙江省部分在校的大一、大二共3280名学生任务定向和自我定向自然实验的测试结果表明：大学生在体育运动中任务定向均值较高，而自我定向均值较低，但不同专项的学生在任务定向和自我定向中有着不同的差异。不了解体育项目之间的特点与内在性质上的差异，是造成大学生任务定向与自我定向均值高低不等的主要原因。     

论伦理道德在出版业发展中的作用

出版业的发展除了依赖于政治、经济、科技的力量,还必须依靠伦理道德的作用.运用伦理道德规范来处理出版业的利益关系,以伦理道德规范作为发展出版业的有力支撑点和自律驱动力,将会加快出版业发展的速度.     

培养和激发自我效能感与体操教学

采用文献资料法、问卷调查法、实验对比法和数理统计法,运用自我效能感的原理,在高师体育教育专业体操教学中进行培养和激发学生及教师自我效能感的实验研究.结果表明,实验班成绩优于对照班,且有非常显著性的差异;在体操教学中培养和激发学生及教师的自我效能感,可以有效地提高体操教学的效果和学生的成绩.     

体育教学中培养大学生自我锻炼能力的尝试

介绍了在体育教学中培养大学生自我锻炼能力的措施与方法,分析了自我锻炼效果评价的标准,在使大学生掌握科学的锻炼方法,为终身参加体育锻炼奠定良好的基础。     

Expanding opportunities to learn to support inclusive education through drama‐enhanced literacy practices

This study examines how the Early Years Educators at Play (EYEPlay) professional development (PD) programme supported inclusive learning settings for all children, including English language learners and students with disabilities. The EYEPlay PD model is a year‐long programme that integrates drama strategies into literacy practices within real‐classroom contexts. Inclusive education refers to ensuring equal opportunities to access and participation in learning activities for all students. Cultural‐historical activity theory was used to understand and unpack the drama practices. Twelve semi‐structured focus group interviews were conducted with 19 preschool teachers. The data were analysed via constant‐comparative and interpretive methods. The study findings showed that EYEPlay PD practices enhanced inclusive learning settings for diverse groups of students by increasing access and expanding opportunities to learn, and supporting a positive learning environment.