Perception Matters: Exploring Thai lecturers’ views,preferences and needs of MOOCs     

Nagaletchimee Annamalai  Sanit Noonin  Setthapoom Buathong 《The Reference Librarian》2013,54(4):310-328

Despite wide recognition of MOOCs, little is known about the lecturers’ perception and what are their needs before encouraging them to integrate MOOCs in their pedagogical practices. To gain such an understanding, this study conducted in-depth interviews probing Thai lecturers’ perception and paying special attention to their needs in designing their MOOCs. Strengths and challenges in integrating MOOCs were highlighted. The study proposed that for MOOCs to exert power in Thai institutions, it might be necessary for Thai institutions to introduce systematic and effective workshops for lecturers to acquire the skills and confidence to design their MOOCs.  相似文献   

基于微博平台的高校思想政治理论课互动体验教学模式研究     

严家强 《佳木斯教育学院学报》2013,(11)

传统思想政治理论课的教学存在着诸多弊病,在其内容不能实现较大变革的前提下,改变其教学模式是一种优化和提高的较好途径。互动体验式教学模式在思想政治理论课教学中有良好的反响,但要深入实施却缺乏一个良好的平台。微博是近年来出现的新鲜事物,它以信息共享便捷迅速和内容短小精悍的特点而深受人们的喜爱。以微博作为平台来构建思想政治理论课互动体验式教学模式,可以更好地搭建师生间互动和交流体验的桥梁,提高思想政治理论课教学的效果,增强思想政治理论课的实效性。  相似文献   

Relationships between the use of test results and US students’ academic performance     

Hongli Li  C. Kevin Fortner  Xiaoxuan Lei 《School Effectiveness & School Improvement》2013,24(2):258-278

In this study, we examined relationships between the use of test results and US students’ math, reading, and science performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2009. Based on a literature review, we hypothesized that the 16 items in the PISA school questionnaire, which are related to the use of test results, can be categorized according to 4 factors. We validated this hypothesized factor structure using a confirmatory factor analysis and then obtained composite scores for each factor. As revealed by a multilevel analysis, when student and school demographic variables were controlled for, using test results to hold schools accountable to authority and the public was significantly positively related to students’ performance across all 3 subjects. No statistically significant relationship, however, was detected between students’ performance and the following uses of test scores: informing parents of their children’s performance, providing information for instructional purposes, and evaluating teachers and principals.  相似文献   

Assessing Students' Understandings of Biological Models and their Use in Science to Evaluate a Theoretical Framework     

Juliane Grünkorn  Annette Upmeier zu Belzen  Dirk Krüger 《International Journal of Science Education》2013,35(10):1651-1684

Research in the field of students’ understandings of models and their use in science describes different frameworks concerning these understandings. Currently, there is no conjoint framework that combines these structures and so far, no investigation has focused on whether it reflects students' understandings sufficiently (empirical evaluation). Therefore, the purpose of this article is to present the results of an empirical evaluation of a conjoint theoretical framework. The theoretical framework integrates relevant research findings and comprises five aspects which are subdivided into three levels each: nature of models, multiple models, purpose of models, testing, and changing models. The study was conducted with a sample of 1,177 seventh to tenth graders (aged 11–19 years) using open-ended items. The data were analysed by identifying students' understandings of models (nature of models and multiple models) and their use in science (purpose of models, testing, and changing models), and comparing as well as assigning them to the content of the theoretical framework. A comprehensive category system of students' understandings was thus developed. Regarding the empirical evaluation, the students' understandings of the nature and the purpose of models were sufficiently described by the theoretical framework. Concerning the understandings of multiple, testing, and changing models, additional initial understandings (only one model possible, no testing of models, and no change of models) need to be considered. This conjoint and now empirically tested framework for students' understandings can provide a common basis for future science education research. Furthermore, evidence-based indications can be provided for teachers and their instructional practice.  相似文献   

大学生职业生涯规划教育与思想政治教育互动关系研究     

郭玉伟 《辽宁高职学报》2013,(8):85-86

大学生职业生涯规划教育和思想政治教育是高校提高学生综合素质和能力的两条重要途径,思想政治教育是职业生涯规划教育的前提和基础,职业生涯规划教育是思政教育的深化和延伸。基于此,提出了实现两者互动的路径：强化师资队伍建设;构建系统的大学生职业生涯规划教育与思想政治教育体系;以职业生涯规划活动为载体,拓展思想政治教育方式。  相似文献   

交互式教学应用于高职英语阅读课堂实证研究     

张金龙 《辽宁高职学报》2013,(11):64-65

阅读在第二语言教学中占有相当重要地位,然而目前的高职教育阅读教学没有取得应有的结果。这是因为大多数教师仍然采用传统的阅读教学方式,一味地重视对阅读材料的翻译和讲解,忽略文本材料本身以及对学生阅读技巧的培养。实验数据证明,交互式教学法应用于高职英语阅读教学中有其独特的优越性。  相似文献   

Drugs and the Brain: Learning the impact of methamphetamine abuse on the brain through a virtual brain exhibit in the museum     

Meng‐Tzu Cheng  Leonard Annetta  Elizabeth Folta  Shawn Y. Holmes 《International Journal of Science Education》2013,35(2):299-319

Drugs and the Brain: A Serious Game, a prototype museum exhibit, was designed to employ virtual models of the brain into a video game format. It was done to create a fun and engaging way of conveying knowledge and concepts about neuroscience, as well as the impact of methamphetamine abuse on the brain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate this prototype exhibit that promises to educate participants from various age, ethnicity, and gender backgrounds, and to establish a stronger concept of drug abuse prevention among children. A quantitative methodology using the pre‐ and post‐experimental designs was conducted on 175 museum visitors. A series of two‐sample paired t‐tests and subsequent ANOVAs were performed to examine the difference between pre‐ and post‐tests and to determine if there was a difference in the results in age, gender, ethnicity, and race. Results showed that both the understanding and attitudes of the participants toward the impact of methamphetamine abuse on the brain improved significantly (p < 0.01).  相似文献   

Rethinking Flexible Learning in a Distributed Learning Environment: A University‐Wide Initiative     

Deborah L. Lowther  Fethi A. Inan  J. Daniel Strahl  Steven M. Ross 《Educational Media International》2013,50(3):195-213

This paper is a case study of the impact of ICT on the teaching and learning environment at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, where the convergence of distance and campus‐based education is changing the teaching environment in ways impossible prior to the development of ICT. Specifically, the paper will explore issues which have arisen from the implementation of a new flexible unit model which focuses on student access to rather than delivery of unit materials. The issues identified in a pilot of the new approach include: rethinking how students access learning resources; streamlining print materials provided to students; implementing an online lecture recording and streaming solution; and providing assessment which is equivalent whether taken on‐campus or online. These issues are not unique to Murdoch, but the integrated approach to resolving them offers a financially attractive means to achieve both reform and improved quality.

Reconsidération de la formation flexible dans un environnement de formation décentralisée. Une initiative dans toute l'université Cet exposé représente une étude de cas sur l'impact du ICT de l'environnement d'enseignement et de formation à l'université Murdoch à Perth en Australie de l'Ouest, où la convergence de la formation par correspondance et de la formation sur le campus change l'environnement d'enseignement ce qui était impossible avant le développement du ICT. Specifiquement, l'exposé s'occupe de problèmes qui résultent de l'implémentation d'un nouveau modèle d'enseignement flexible qui se concentre sur l'accès des étudiants plutôt que sur la diffusion de matières d'enseignement. Les problèmes identifiés dans un premier approche comprennent: Reconsidération de l'accès aux ressources de formation pour les étudiants; Rationalisation des matières imprimées prévues pour les étudiants; Réalisation d'une consignation de cours en ligne et présentation de solutions réactualisées; Evaluation équivalente soit considérée sur le campus ou en ligne. Ces problèmes ne sont pas unique à Murdoch mais un essai intégré de les résoudre offre un moyen financier intéressant pour atteindre une réforme et une qualité améliorée.

Überdenken des flexiblen Lernens in einem dezentralisiertem Lernumfeld: Eine universitätsweite Initiative Es handelt sich bei diesem Bericht um eine Fallstudie über den Einfluss von ICT auf die Lehr- und Lernumgebung an der Murdoch Universität in Perth in West Australien, wo das Zusammentreffen von Fernstudium und klassischer Hochschulbildung das Unterrichtsumfeld in einer Weise verändert, wie sie vor der Entwicklung von ICT unmöglich erschien. Es werden insbesondere Fragen untersucht, die durch die Einführung eines neuen, flexiblen Unterrichtsmodells entstehen, welches sich eher auf die studentischen Zugriffsmöglichkeiten auf Unterrichtsmaterialien fokussiert als auf die Versorgung des Studenten mit diesen Materialien. Die Fragen, die in einem neuen Pilotansatz aufkommen, beinhalten folgende Punkte: Überdenken, wie Studenten an Lernressourcen gelangen; Rationalisierung der für die Studenten vorgesehenen Printmaterialien; Einführung einer Aufzeichnung von Online Vorlesungen und laufend aktualisierte Anwendungen; Anwendung von einheitlichen Bewertungsmaßstäben, gleichgültig ob online oder an der Hochschule. Diese Fragen stellen sich nicht nur an der Murdoch Universität, aber der integrierte Ansatz sie zu beantworten, stellt eine finanziell attraktives Mittel dar, sowohl eine Reform als auch eine verbesserte Qualität zu erreichen.  相似文献   

The evaluation of interactive learning modules to reinforce helping skills in a web‐based interview simulation training environment     

Amy B. Adcock  Molly H. Duggan  Terrell Perry 《Educational Media International》2013,50(4):293-310

The research presented in this paper shows the continued evaluation of a web‐based interview simulation designed for human services and counseling students. The system allows students to practice empathetic helping skills in their own time. As a possible means to reinforce acquisition and transfer of these skills, interactive learning modules (ILMs) were developed and implemented. The ILMs act as supplemental instruction presenting scenarios and demonstrating best practices responses to client behaviors. Data were collected to assess the impact of these modules on empathetic helping skill acquisition and to assess the efficacy of repeated interactions with the system. Survey items and comments from users were also collected. Findings show some positive trends in empathetic helping skill acquisition through repeated interactions but no significant effects of the ILMs. Attitudinal survey results and comments from users were collected to assess user perceptions of the system as a whole and of the ILMs.  相似文献   

权利保护与道德建设之间的相互关系     

倪伟 《安庆师范学院学报(社会科学版)》2013,(5)

权利观念缺失和道德传承迷茫的双重困境,造成了中国社会失范。借助权利与传统道德两者概念的交叉阐释,构造权利保护观念与道德建设彼此确认和支持的实践环境。道德在权利背景下通过德性、时代性、功能性的筛选机制使自己现代化,权利利用传统道德的影响力完成自己的普及化和中国化。传统道德和权利在互相增益的基础上呈现出新的内涵,以二者价值域互动建构的方式防范社会的失范。  相似文献