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Body Image Perception of Mexican Youth: A Gender Comparison
Francisco Muñoz Beltrán,
María del Carmen Zueck Enríquez,
José René Blanco Ornelas,
Alejandro Chávez Guerrero,
Jesús Jasso Reyes
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
261-265
Received:
30 July 2014
Accepted:
18 August 2014
Published:
30 August 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.11
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Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to compare the scores on body shape (current, ideal and social) and body size dissatisfaction between men and women high school Mexican students. A total sample of 653 participants, 322 women and 331 men, aged 13-19 years participated in this study. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Contour Drawing Rating Scale. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the one-way univariate analyses of variance, showed that compared with the men, the women expressed a greater discrepancy between ideal and actual body shape and had higher score of social body shape and lower score of ideal body shape (F1 = 90.123; p < .001). However, in the current body shape statistically significant differences were not found. Because of the differences between men and women in their perception of body image found, these findings suggest that in order to design any intervention for improving the perceived body image of the students, the variable gender should be taken into account.
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to compare the scores on body shape (current, ideal and social) and body size dissatisfaction between men and women high school Mexican students. A total sample of 653 participants, 322 women and 331 men, aged 13-19 years participated in this study. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal surv...
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The Effects of Gender and Genre on Language Learners’ Reading Comprehension Ability
Mohammad Salehi,
Zahra Lari,
Atefeh Rezanejad
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
266-271
Received:
12 August 2014
Accepted:
21 August 2014
Published:
30 August 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.12
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Abstract: Reading is one of the most important skills that foreign language learners should know, and is affected by various non linguistic factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gender and genre on text comprehension. To this end, three texts from different genres were selected and administered to thirty male and female EFL learners who were at intermediate level. The selected genres were labels and signs, informal letter and newspaper. After administering the reading tests, the participants’ mean scores were computed and the results showed that altogether females were better text comprehenders than males. To see the effect of gender on text comprehension a one way ANOVA was run and it was found that both male and female participants performed differently on various genres. Moreover, to investigate the effect of both gender and genre on participants’ text comprehension a two-way ANOVA was employed and the result showed they did not have any significant effect on text comprehension. The participants performed better on familiar genres regardless of their gender. These results have some implications for teachers. First, they should not rely on just text difficulty for choosing texts for reading courses. Next, they should provide male students with more practice in reading comprehension.
Abstract: Reading is one of the most important skills that foreign language learners should know, and is affected by various non linguistic factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of gender and genre on text comprehension. To this end, three texts from different genres were selected and administered to thirty male and female EFL lea...
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Progress and Challenges of China College English Reform: An Analysis of a Prevalent Teaching Material “Experiencing English”
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
272-277
Received:
7 August 2014
Accepted:
25 August 2014
Published:
10 September 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.13
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Abstract: As communicative language teaching (CLT) has gained prominence over the traditional language teaching methods, the ultimate goals of language teaching are not only language knowledge but also the function of language, thus students’ communicative competence becomes the focus of the compilation of teaching materials. This paper aims to analyze “Experiencing English” by the criteria of the 5 components of a communicative curriculum, i.e. Language Arts, Language for a Purpose, Personal L2 Use, Theater Arts, and Beyond the Classroom, to see if its design, organization and material selection are in conformity with the development of learners’ communicative competence. Results show that “Experience English” has well incorporated language knowledge, the negotiation of meaning, the development of communicative competence, and the cultivation of autonomous learning, and also put an emphasis on abilities such as problem solving, self expression, and creative use of language. Challenges of College English teaching in China are discussed as well.
Abstract: As communicative language teaching (CLT) has gained prominence over the traditional language teaching methods, the ultimate goals of language teaching are not only language knowledge but also the function of language, thus students’ communicative competence becomes the focus of the compilation of teaching materials. This paper aims to analyze “Expe...
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The Quota System of Education and its Influence on National Unity: A Study of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
278-292
Received:
8 August 2014
Accepted:
21 August 2014
Published:
20 September 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.14
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Abstract: The aim of this study was to try and establish the influence of the quota system of education in Kenya on national unity. The study’s target population was four thousand one hundred and seventy one (4171), and the sample of four hundred and thirty (432), who include three hundred and ninety one (391) learners and forty nine (49) lecturers from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. The study employed a combination of descriptive survey and naturalistic design, employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches in research. The instruments of data collection were the questionnaire and interview guide to enhance comprehensive data collection. Statistical procedures were used to sort, analyze and summarize the data into frequencies and percentages. The qualitative data generated in the research was analyzed thematically. Analysis was done using Microsoft Word (a word processing program) and two statistical analysis software PSPP and R. From the research findings, on the quota system of education and its influence on national unity, the researcher was able to identify the following: teacher employment, student selection process and poverty as factors leading to minimal or lack of student / teacher interaction with other cultures and exposure to different environments giving rise to closed societies, closed cultures and teachers who are not globally exposed. These factors may give rise to a closed individual who might end up not being fully acculturated to different environments lacking the necessary skills to foster harmony in society.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to try and establish the influence of the quota system of education in Kenya on national unity. The study’s target population was four thousand one hundred and seventy one (4171), and the sample of four hundred and thirty (432), who include three hundred and ninety one (391) learners and forty nine (49) lecturers from The ...
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Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies in Students through Constructivist Education
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
293-302
Received:
28 August 2014
Accepted:
15 September 2014
Published:
30 September 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.15
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Abstract: Professional competence, as a whole, also includes the entrepreneurial field which implies, among others, innovation, planning and changing, efficient usage of the resources and development of the human networks. The purpose of this research is to highlight the role of constructivist education and the means through which it contributes to developing entrepreneurial competencies in future teachers-students. We consider that the ways of merging methods, instruments and specific entrepreneurial means can play a part in facilitating the development of entrepreneurial competencies and they present an interesting perspective to be approached.
Abstract: Professional competence, as a whole, also includes the entrepreneurial field which implies, among others, innovation, planning and changing, efficient usage of the resources and development of the human networks. The purpose of this research is to highlight the role of constructivist education and the means through which it contributes to developin...
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On the Features and Advantages of English Films in Web-Based and Resource-Driven Learning
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
303-307
Received:
1 September 2014
Accepted:
17 September 2014
Published:
30 September 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.16
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Abstract: English films integrate locales, voices, images, plots, and characters. Some have text captions. They are normally regarded as a carrier of public entertainment. But in web-based and resource-driven English learning setting, the role of English films is not just to entertain the public, but to activate the background knowledge stored in the learners’ brains with their Visual-spatial Intelligence and deepen their understanding of the language and its culture through remembrance, association and reconstruction. The outcome is to transform the linguistic and cultural input into an effective learning output.
Abstract: English films integrate locales, voices, images, plots, and characters. Some have text captions. They are normally regarded as a carrier of public entertainment. But in web-based and resource-driven English learning setting, the role of English films is not just to entertain the public, but to activate the background knowledge stored in the learner...
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Information Repackaging to Target Groups for a Fee: A Strategic Plan
Francisca Nwakaego Okoroma
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
308-315
Received:
4 September 2014
Accepted:
19 September 2014
Published:
30 September 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.17
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Abstract: Repackaging of information is very inevitable for maximum utilization of information resources and to achieve a breakthrough in fee based information services. This work focuses on how specialized information can be strategically repackaged for maximum utilization by the various groups of users that may not be privileged to access the visible library and information centers as at when needed. Focus discuss group was used for the study. The discussion group comprises of undergraduate students in the Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Ten target groups were used in the discussion for the study, namely: lecturers/scholars, policy makers, children, refugees, travelers, grass root, physically challenged, prisoners, patients and clergy/religious leaders. The study brought to the lime light the various prerequisites, the media and champions that are necessary to execute a fruitful fee based information services to the various target groups.
Abstract: Repackaging of information is very inevitable for maximum utilization of information resources and to achieve a breakthrough in fee based information services. This work focuses on how specialized information can be strategically repackaged for maximum utilization by the various groups of users that may not be privileged to access the visible libra...
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The Cultivation of Humanistic Quality for Nursing Students in Medical University
Yingkun Sun,
Yinnan Lu,
Chengji Liu
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
Pages:
316-318
Received:
31 August 2014
Accepted:
11 October 2014
Published:
30 October 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.edu.20140305.18
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Abstract: With medical model changes and health demand increasing, the nurse's skills and humanistic quality were obviously behind the requirements. For training excellent nurses, the present work analyzes the current status of nursing students humanistic quality in colleges and universities, discusses the problems for nurse’s humanistic quality education, then puts forward some measures to nurse’s humanistic professional development.
Abstract: With medical model changes and health demand increasing, the nurse's skills and humanistic quality were obviously behind the requirements. For training excellent nurses, the present work analyzes the current status of nursing students humanistic quality in colleges and universities, discusses the problems for nurse’s humanistic quality education, t...
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