Examining student teachers’ engagement with the theory-practice link in initial teacher education     

Sylvia Y. F. Tang  Angel K. Y. Wong  Dora D.Y. Li  May M. H. Cheng 《师资教育杂志》2019,45(2):123-139

The theory-practice debate has been a perennial issue in initial teacher education (ITE). By reporting a mixed-methods study in an ITE programme characterized by a university-based ‘theory-first’ approach in Hong Kong, this study offers useful empirical evidence to analyse the theory-practice issue. 346 student teachers of a BEd Programme participated in the quantitative survey, 15 of whom were interviewed. The quantitative findings showed significant positive correlations between three types of perceived professional competence and two aspects of student teachers’ engagement with the theory-practice link. The qualitative findings offered an in-depth understanding of the ways in which student teachers connected theoretical knowledge learned in ITE coursework and practical experience in ITE fieldwork in developing their professional competence: (1) theoretical knowledge as a guide for professional decisions and a tool for reflection on practice; (2) practicalizing theoretical knowledge: adapting theoretical knowledge to practice situations. In the process of engagement, theoretical knowledge was transformed and adapted to practice situations when student teachers coped with the challenges of the teaching contexts in their ITE fieldwork. While affirming the value of student teachers’ engagement with the theory-practice link, the findings of the study shed light on ITE practices for preparing student teachers for such engagement.  相似文献   

Transfer of persistence from fixed-ratio barpress training to runway extinction     

Tom McCuller  Paul T. P. Wong  Abram Amsel 《Learning & behavior》1976,4(1):53-57

Two experiments were performed to investigate transfer of persistence across different situations and response topographies. Experiment I demonstrated that FR 100 barpress training increased resistance to runway extinction as compared with a control. In Experiment II, resistance to extinction in the runway was systematically and positively related to terminal ratio requirements of prior barpress training.  相似文献   

Challenges and approaches in conserving New Ink Art     

Angela Wai-sum Liu  Athena Kin-kam Wong  Evita So Yeung 《文物保护研究》2016,61(3):120-125

Most of the examples of New Ink Art in public collections in Hong Kong are generally in the form of traditional ink paintings, yet each of them have different intention from the artist, with abstract notions to deliver. They always present unexpected challenges in the course of conservation and preservation, ranging from ethical, legal, technological, technical, to time-based medium, and display issues. This paper draws the attention of museum workers and conservators to the preservation issues of New Ink Art by using two works by two internationally-renowned artists. It aims to resolve the common issues around their artworks by comparing with and making references to different solutions and approaches currently adopted in other countries, like the United States, Canada, and Europe. It clarifies the ethical concepts involved, and brings us new insight to cope with ever-changing confrontations and problems while conserving, preserving, and displaying New Ink Art.  相似文献   

Exploring the structure of digital literacy competence assessed using authentic software applications     

Reichert  Frank  Zhang  James  Law  Nancy W. Y.  Wong  Gary K. W.  de la Torre  Jimmy 《Educational technology research and development : ETR & D》2020,68(6):2991-3013

Educational technology research and development - Digital literacy competence (DL) is an important capacity for students’ learning in a rapidly changing world. However, little is known about...  相似文献   

The contribution of non-formal learning in higher education to student teachers’ professional competence     

Sylvia Y. F. Tang  Angel K. Y. Wong  Dora D. Y. Li  May M. H. Cheng 《师资教育杂志》2017,43(5):550-565

This article reports a mixed methods study on the contribution of various aspects of pre-service student teachers’ learning in initial teacher education (ITE) to their professional competence in a Five-year Bachelor of Education Programme in Hong Kong. Special attention is given to how student teachers’ non-formal learning in higher education contributes to their professional competence, an under-researched area in teacher education. A total of 282 student teachers participated in the quantitative survey, 18 of whom were interviewed. Although  Undergraduate Learning Experience: Formal Learning and Non-formal Learning was not the most highly rated factor, multiple regression indicated that it was the only ITE professional learning factor that significantly predicted all dimensions of professional competence. This supports the hypothesis that non-formal learning as a part of learning in higher education makes a significant contribution to student teachers’ professional competence. The qualitative findings showed that non-formal learning provided opportunities for service learning, co-curricular activities, and student exchange programmes with different objects of engagement. Student teachers constructed pedagogical content knowledge, general pedagogical knowledge, and knowledge of context through hands-on experiences, professional dialogue with practitioners, and observations of others’ practice. Such knowledge contributed to their competence in classroom teaching and to work in schools. Implications for ITE are discussed.  相似文献   

What Primary Students in the Chinese Mainland,Hong Kong and Taiwan Value in Mathematics Learning: A Comparative Analysis     

Qiaoping Zhang  Tasos Barkatsas  Huk-Yuen Law  Yuh-Chyn Leu  Wee Tiong Seah  Ngai-Ying Wong 《International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education》2016,14(5):907-924

It has become increasingly recognized that what teachers and students value affect teaching and learning in general and in the area of mathematics in particular. Yet, the extent to which this is so varies across cultural regions. In recent years, how the ethnic Chinese teach and learn mathematics has attracted much attention worldwide. It is precisely the purpose of the present study to investigate the value structures of three Chinese regions. Using a recently developed and validated questionnaire, students’ values in mathematics learning in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan are delineated. In the first place, the results reveal that there are six dimensions in the students’ value structure, namely achievement, relevance, practice, communication, information and communications technology as well as feedback. However, in each of the six value components derived from the principal components analysis, statistically significant differences between the regions were found.  相似文献   

The Practicum in Teacher Training: A preliminary and qualitative assessment of the improved National Institute of Education-School Partnership Model in Singapore     

Angela F. L. Wong  Goh Kim Chuan 《Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education》2002,30(2):197-206

In light of the recognition of the limitations that training institutes and teacher educators have in providing sound practical experience to trainee teachers, the National Institute of Education (NIE) in 1999 embarked on an improved Partnership Model with schools playing a greater role in this cooperation. This model was implemented with the Post Graduate Diploma in Education programme. This paper describes the rationale and context within which the new model was proposed and implemented. It also provides a qualitative and preliminary assessment of the extent to which the objectives of the new model have or are being met, what problems were encountered and how these were resolved, through feedback obtained from principals, School Coordinating Mentors, the NIE Supervision Coordinators and trainee teachers.  相似文献   

体育比赛电视转播权有偿转让问题的研究   总被引：36，自引：1，他引：35  

翁飚 《体育科学》1999,19(3):12-16

为借鉴国外转播权有偿转让的先进经验,促进国内体育比赛电视转播权有偿转让的正常运行,研究从转播权的属性、转播权转让方式、转播权收入的分配、在转播权上的两类竞争4个方面对国内外转播权问题进行探讨。阐明了体育比赛电视转播权属于非物质商品及其价格定位的10条依据。概括出转播权有偿转让的5种方式。推论转播权价格呈上升趋势,以及电视机构争夺转播权和有关各方在转播权收入分配上的竞争将愈演愈烈。指出国内体育比赛电视转播权有偿转让必须朝法规化发展。  相似文献   

香港细辛属一新种     

黄淑美  黄肖德平 《中国科学院研究生院学报》1990,28(5):406-408

 One new species of the genus Asarum (Aristolochiaceae) is described fr-om Hongkong, i.e. Asarum hongkongense S. M. Hwang et T. P. Wong Siu.  相似文献   

Chinese children’s perceptions of aggression among peers at school     

Mun Wong 《Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development》2017,37(2):143-157

Recent research suggests that children may encounter aggressive behaviour during the transition from preschool to school. Yet, relatively few longitudinal studies have been conducted on children’s perceptions of aggressive behaviour in the transition from preschool to school. This study aims to fill a major gap in the literature by exploring Chinese children’s perceptions and experiences of aggressive behaviour, and their ways of coping with aggression, at three points in time: during the last month at preschool (Time 1), the first three months of Year 1 at school (Time 2) and the last month of Year 1 (Time 3). The present study also examines the role gender plays in 79 Chinese children’s perceptions of aggressive behaviour, as depicted in their drawings and accompanying narratives. The children mainly reported physical and verbal aggression rather than relational aggression. The findings provide robust data for understanding how children cope with aggression at school.  相似文献