Characterizing Learning Environments Capable of Nurturing Generic Capabilities in Higher Education     

David Kember  Doris Y.P. Leung  Rosa S.F. Ma 《Research in higher education》2007,48(5):609-632

There has been wide recognition that today’s graduates need the type of generic capabilities necessary for lifelong learning. However, the mechanism by which universities can develop these generic skills is not clearly established. This study aimed to investigate the mechanism for their development. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test a hypothesized model of capability development through a suitable learning environment with 1756 undergraduates at a university in Hong Kong. To triangulate against this model and more fully characterize the learning environment, focus group interviews were held with five to six students from three programs with good records of capability development. Analysis of the interview data resulted in a set of categories, describing a learning environment, which were consistent with the SEM model. The learning environment which seemed conducive to capability development aimed for understanding of key concepts through a variety of assessment methods and active engagement in learning activities. Teacher–student relationships were developed through interaction, feedback and assistance. The promotion of peer–student relationships led to a high degree of collaborative learning.  相似文献   

Aligning Physical Activity Measures With the International Classification of Functioning,Disability and Health Framework for Childhood Disability     

Samantha Mae Ross  Layne Case  Willie Leung 《Quest (Human Kinetics)》2016,68(4):521-535

ABSTRACT

The introduction of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health has placed emphasis on framing health behavior as a multidimensional construct. In relation to childhood physical activity, this encompasses dimensions of functional performance, activity attendance, and subjective perceptions of involvement and enjoyment within activity settings. Current literature, however, primarily investigates physical activity in terms of performance and activity levels. The resulting misalignment of theory and measurement practice challenges the development of a comprehensive understanding of childhood physical activity behavior. For children with disabilities, who may have nuanced experiences in activity, there may be greater necessity to examine additional dimensions of physical activity (e.g., participation). In an effort to support meaningful interpretations of physical activity behavior measures among children with disabilities, the purposes of this article are to (a) conceptualize childhood physical activity within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and (b) provide guidance on aligning measurement tools with physical activity dimensions.  相似文献   

Assessing the Personal-Social Development of Hong Kong Chinese Adolescents     

Mantak Yuen  Eadaoin K. P. Hui  Patrick S. Y. Lau  Norman C. Gysbers  Thomas K. M. Leung  Raymond M. C. Chan  Peter M. K. Shea 《International journal for the advancement of counseling》2006,28(4):317-330

A 60-item measure, the Personal-Social Development Self-Efficacy Inventory (PSD-SEI) was developed to assess personal-social development self-efficacy among adolescents in Hong Kong. The PSD-SEI was administered to 6,776 Grade 10–13 students in Hong Kong. Principal components analysis with varimax solutions yielded seven meaningful factors: 1. Self-Realization, 2. Leadership and Teamwork, 3. Emotional, Physical and Social Wellness, 4. Interests and Life Goals 5. Relationships, 6. Avoiding Drugs, Excessive Drinking and Smoking, and 7. Finance and Self-Care. Reliability analyses showed that the total scale and subscales were internally consistent. The data suggested that Hong Kong adolescents had some but not strong confidence in their personal-social development. Boys were more confident in self-realization and maintaining wellness; girls were more confident in leadership and teamwork, relationship with the opposite sex, and avoiding drugs, excessive drinking, and smoking. This study is the first attempt to develop and validate a personal-social development self-efficacy measure for Chinese adolescents. Further research and applications of the PSD-SEI for the quality enhancement of personal-social development programmes in schools are discussed.  相似文献   

A variational energy approach for electromechanical analysis of thick piezoelectric beam     

LAU C.W.H. LIM C.W. LEUNG A.Y.T. 《浙江大学学报(A卷英文版)》2005,6(9):962-966

INTRODUCTION Piezoelectricity is an electromechanical phe- nomenon which couples elasticity and electricity through the existence of pressure induced electrical field or electric induced stress field. The piezoelectric materials are usually surface bonded in patches or fully embedded in the host structure, so that the structure becomes a laminated piezoelectric beam. Tzou and Gadre (1989), Lee (1990), Crawly and Lazarus (1991) developed laminated plate models incorporating the piezoelect…  相似文献   

The secondary school mathematics curriculum in China     

F. K. S. Leung 《Educational Studies in Mathematics》1987,18(1):35-57

This article attempts to give an up-to-date account of the secondary school mathematics curriculum in China. The teaching objectives and curriculum contents are discussed, and the public examination papers and classroom teaching methods are briefly described.  相似文献   

A cross‐cultural comparison of self‐monitoring     

William B. Gudykunst  Ge Gao  Tsukasa Nishida  Michael H. Bond  Kwok Leung  Georgette Wang 《Communication Research Reports》2013,30(1):7-12

This study examined the goodness of fit of three alternative models of self‐monitoring to data collected in five cultures (two individualistic and three collectivistic cultures) and the influence of individualism‐collectivism on self‐monitoring. It was predicted that the 18‐item unidimensional self‐monitoring scale is the best fit among the three and individualistic cultures exhibit higher self‐monitoring than collectivistic cultures. Data were collected from respondents in the United States, Australia (individualistic cultures) and Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (collectivistic cultures). Results supported the predictions. The data suggest, however, that it is necessary to develop self‐monitoring measures which are sensitive across cultures.  相似文献   

Models of workplace training in North America: a review     

Kwong‐Leung Tang  Jacqueline Tak‐York Cheung 《International Journal of Lifelong Education》2013,32(4):256-265

The dominant workplace training model in North America is the behavioural approach which is well matched to the dominant concept of Taylorism in management. Nevertheless, this paradigm has been increasingly challenged by the worker‐centred model which is dissatisfied with the management‐centred tenet within the behavioural approach. Four factors can be attributed to the declining popularity of the behavioural model: social changes, new needs of capitalism, the importance of worker ownership, and attitudinal changes in mangement. Three emerging alternatives to the behavioural model are examined: action regulation theory, critical reflectivity perspective and ‘working‐class adult eduction’ approach. Though under strong challenge, the behavioural model is still influential.  相似文献   

Transnational higher education for capacity development? An analysis of British degree programmes in Hong Kong     

Maggi W.H. Leung  Johanna L. Waters 《Globalisation, Societies & Education》2013,11(4):479-497

Drawing upon a project on British transnational education (TNE) programmes offered in Hong Kong, this paper interrogates the capacity development impact of TNE on the students, the Hong Kong Government and the programme providers. It addresses the questions: ‘What capacity is being developed in TNE operations?’ and ‘For whom?’ Our findings reveal multiple capacities at play. As TNE has been traded between British and Hong Kong universities and facilitated by the Hong Kong Government's laissez-faire doctrine, as a commodity in the neoliberal trade-in-education regime, students' interests are often sidelined. This paper calls for a critical reflection on this TNE model.  相似文献   

香港特别行政区高等院校图书馆统计指标的发展研究     

景祥祜  梁惠卿 《大学图书馆学报》2012,(6):44-56

图书馆统计指标与规范直接关系着图书馆历史数据的准确性与有效性.自2000年6月香港特别行政区大学图书馆长联席会达成建立通用统计指标意向开始,历经12年的发展,现在香港地区高校图书馆已建立较为完善的统计指标体系.该文对香港地区高等院校图书馆统计指标与规范的发展历程进行回顾梳理,对比分析不同时期的统计指标的差异及最新指标与美国研究图书馆学会统计指标的差异,并对香港地区高校图书馆现行统计指标进行详细解读.  相似文献   

The Thirteenth ICMI Study on Mathematics Education in Different Cultural Traditions     

Prof. Dr. Klaus-D. Graf  Dr. Frederick K.S. Leung 《Educational Studies in Mathematics》2000,43(1):95-116

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