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.     

我国弱势群体诱发的危机类型与政府治理

在我国,弱势群体主要是指国企的下岗职工、失去土地的农民、城镇的失业者和半失业者、从农村流向城市的农民工和无业者、农村的“五保户”和贫困户、城镇的贫困人口及靠政府低保生活者、农村的辍学者及在校的贫困生。按“弱势群体”诱发危机造成的结果,危机可分为贫困危机、社会秩序危机、犯罪危机和认同危机等类型。政府可以通过提供公共政策支持、整合社会力量、转变政府职能和实现自身改革、构建危机预警机制等在弱势群体诱发危机的治理中发挥主导性作用。     

多元智能理论与英语泛读教学

基于多元智能的理论对合班学生进行分组,以组为单位布置课外阅读任务,并利用一节课时间完成检查,展示工作,充分发挥学生的智能优势。     

Invisible children? The need for support groups for siblings of disabled children

Previous research and first-hand experience suggest that a child with a disability can have a profound effect on family life. Although the need for sibling support has been acknowledged in legislation, the implications for non-disabled siblings remain unclear. In this article, Angie Naylor, lecturer in psychology, and Phil Prescott, senior lecturer in childhood and youth studies, both based at Edge Hill, review a number of key themes emerging from the literature on sibling support. They go on to report the findings from an in-depth study of one sibling support group. The work was carried out in partnership with Barnardo's in the north-west of England and involved setting up a sibling support group, in response to an analysis of local need, and evaluating its impact. This research indicates a clear need for further service provision to meet the needs of the siblings of disabled children who attended the scheme. Angie Naylor and Phil Prescott argue for a reinvigorated debate about the needs of such children and champion the importance of listening to children and valuing what they have to say. The results of this small-scale evaluation project have clear implications for future research and, potentially, for policy and practice.     

湖南少数民族地区中学课余体育的现状与发展对策研究

通过对湖南省少数民族地区中学课余体育锻炼的现状进行初步的分析,并在此基础上对该地区中学课余体育活动的开展提出可行性建议,旨在为今后少数民族地区课余体育的发展提供有益的参考.     

有氧健身操锻炼对我院女大学生体质的影响

对锻炼20周的86名1-4年级女大学生的身体形态、体成份、身体素质和心肺功能等指标进行测试,并对所测数据进行前后对比,结果显示:长期进行有氧健身操锻炼能改善女大学生的体形,提高心肺功能,发展身体素质。     

陕西省城市“弱势群体”健身状况的调查研究

对陕西省城市弱势群体参与健身活动和身体健康状况进行抽样调查。结果显示陕西省城市弱势群体的健康状况极差 ,健身意识不强、健身活动太少是其主要原因。提出了强化对弱势群体的救助和关注 ,不能仅限于生活上的关心、经济上的资助 ,还应关心他们的体质与健康 ,支持他们参与健身活动。     

针灸对治疗冰雪运动员软组织损伤的研究

运用针灸治疗冰雪运动员软组织损伤 ,结果安全稳定 ,疗效迅速。是值得研究推广的疗法之一。