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Pondering over a Brand-New Development Pattern of Campus P. E. Culture Construction
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
319-322
Received:
16 September 2014
Accepted:
10 October 2014
Published:
30 October 2014
Abstract: Sports culture of university campus is an important component in campus culture which virtually influences both teachers and students with its unique cultural atmosphere. A good campus P. E. cultural atmosphere is the foundation to realize China Dream. However, with the development of society and the progress of education, some problems appeared in current construction of campus P. E. culture. This paper analyzed the existing problems based on the features and functions of university campus sports culture, proposed the approaches of constructing a brand-new development pattern so as to drive university campus cultural construction into a brand-new developmental period.
Abstract: Sports culture of university campus is an important component in campus culture which virtually influences both teachers and students with its unique cultural atmosphere. A good campus P. E. cultural atmosphere is the foundation to realize China Dream. However, with the development of society and the progress of education, some problems appeared in...
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Education and Training in Italy: Status and Transitions
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
323-339
Received:
17 October 2014
Accepted:
1 November 2014
Published:
10 November 2014
Abstract: This paper describes the current Italian System of Education and Training (the Scuola dell’Infanzia, the Primo Ciclo di Istruzione, the Secondo Ciclo di Istruzione, the Istruzione Superiore, the Formazione Professionale Iniziale, the Apprendistato, the Istruzione e Formazione degli Adulti, the Formazione Continua) and summarizes the actions that the Government has recently undertaken in the fields of Education, Training and Employment.
Abstract: This paper describes the current Italian System of Education and Training (the Scuola dell’Infanzia, the Primo Ciclo di Istruzione, the Secondo Ciclo di Istruzione, the Istruzione Superiore, the Formazione Professionale Iniziale, the Apprendistato, the Istruzione e Formazione degli Adulti, the Formazione Continua) and summarizes the actions that th...
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China English and Its Implications for EFL Teaching in China
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
340-344
Received:
1 May 2014
Accepted:
21 October 2014
Published:
10 November 2014
Abstract: Since the term China English was ever proposed, debates on it have never suspended in the academic world concerned. Nevertheless, both scholars in the PRC and abroad maintain that China English has become an objective existence. Within the framework of a review of the literature sources pertaining to this localized language phenomenon, this article distinguishes China English with another analogous terminology Chinese English, and adduces the salient linguistic features of the former at four levels (phonology, lexis, syntax, and discourse). Drawing upon the analytical synthesis of the generic attributes of China English, the paper then extracts pedagogical implications to inform EFL teaching in mainland China. The paper closes with a proposal of some tentative suggestions for future research in this realm.
Abstract: Since the term China English was ever proposed, debates on it have never suspended in the academic world concerned. Nevertheless, both scholars in the PRC and abroad maintain that China English has become an objective existence. Within the framework of a review of the literature sources pertaining to this localized language phenomenon, this article...
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The Effect of Instructor Career Motivation on Student Learning Strategies and Performance
Paula A. Cruise,
Camille Graham
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
345-354
Received:
16 September 2014
Accepted:
31 October 2014
Published:
10 November 2014
Abstract: This study investigated and compared instructors’ and students’ characteristics that determine student learning strategies. Specifically, the study filled a key gap in the literature by examining the relationship between teacher career motivation and student learning effectiveness. Students and instructors from a public school in England completed the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) and the Orientations for Teaching Survey (OTS), respectively, as well as demographic questions on age, gender, subject specialism and years of service. Findings revealed a significant effect of instructor career motivation on students’ use of resource management strategies (F (4, 22) = 5.02; p =.005; Wilks λ = 0.52), but no effect on students’ use of motivation (F (6, 20) = 1.23; p =.333; Wilks λ = 0.73) or cognitive and metacognitive strategies (F (5, 21) = 1.10; p =.389; Wilks λ = 0.79). Regression analyses found self-efficacy for learning had a mediating effect (R2 =.09; β = 1.96; p = .050) on the relationship between student gender and academic performance. Findings have implications for class goal-orientation and learning style assessment.
Abstract: This study investigated and compared instructors’ and students’ characteristics that determine student learning strategies. Specifically, the study filled a key gap in the literature by examining the relationship between teacher career motivation and student learning effectiveness. Students and instructors from a public school in England completed ...
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Transformational and Transactional Leadership of Pre-Service Teachers and Its Connection with Pedagogical Professionalism at Lithuanian Universities
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
355-360
Received:
5 November 2014
Accepted:
16 November 2014
Published:
20 November 2014
Abstract: The international research (OECD PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS) shown, that the results of Lithuanian school children are decreasing. The international research ground this fact by showing a strong connection between the learning motivation of teachers-leaders and their students, as teachers are creating the teaching (learning) environment, encouraging the student initiatives, creating the conditions for the creative activities, etc. Therefore, each teacher has to be a professional, irrespective at the level of education system he would be working on. As it is noted in the ‘The State Progress Strategy 'Lithuania 2030', one of the top priority spheres during the next two decades is an intelligent society, providing it with vast possibilities to learn, integrate and compete in the international space. The preparation of pre-service teachers, as well as the other spheres has to relate to the needs of the ever-changing society. Therefore, recently, more and more attention is given to proper vocational training of pre-service teachers, focusing on the development of their leadership abilities. Therefore, this paper analyses pre-service teacher’s leadership style and its connection with pedagogical professionalism.
Abstract: The international research (OECD PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS) shown, that the results of Lithuanian school children are decreasing. The international research ground this fact by showing a strong connection between the learning motivation of teachers-leaders and their students, as teachers are creating the teaching (learning) environment, encouraging the st...
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The Framework of Usefulness Evaluation of English Coursebook for Young Learners
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
361-365
Received:
21 October 2014
Accepted:
7 November 2014
Published:
27 November 2014
Abstract: Course book plays a vital role in English teaching. No one could deny it that teaching young learners and adults are not identical. However, until now, the study of language course book evaluation has been focusing on learning materials for adults. The study presented here means to give some insightful analysis of course book evaluation and brings forth a framework for language course book evaluation.
Abstract: Course book plays a vital role in English teaching. No one could deny it that teaching young learners and adults are not identical. However, until now, the study of language course book evaluation has been focusing on learning materials for adults. The study presented here means to give some insightful analysis of course book evaluation and brings ...
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The Management Countermeasures Exploration of Oversea Students under the Background of Internationalization
Yingkun Sun,
Yingnan Lu,
Chengji Liu
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
366-368
Received:
28 October 2014
Accepted:
2 December 2014
Published:
17 December 2014
Abstract: Nowadays, the management of oversea students’ education has become an important part of higher education in our country. To improve the effectiveness of the management, this paper analyzed the characteristics of oversea students and furthering enumerated the existing problems of the current management, and then put forward new management countermeasures such as establishing scientific management systems, improving "people-oriented" service consciousness, developing management team and constructing campus culture and so on.
Abstract: Nowadays, the management of oversea students’ education has become an important part of higher education in our country. To improve the effectiveness of the management, this paper analyzed the characteristics of oversea students and furthering enumerated the existing problems of the current management, and then put forward new management countermea...
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The Effects of Students’ Perceptions of their Learning Experience on their Approaches to Learning: The Learning Experience Inventory in Courses (LEI-C)
Eva Wong,
Theresa Kwong,
Dimple R. Thadani
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
369-376
Received:
1 December 2014
Accepted:
16 December 2014
Published:
22 December 2014
Abstract: The clarity of students’ perceptions of their teaching/learning environment is regarded as an important quality indicator of good teaching. The Learning Experience Inventory in Courses (LEI-C) is a 12-item instrument that is designed to assess how clearly students perceive what it is they are required to learn, what they should be doing to learn it appropriately, and what the requirements and standards of assessment are; together yielding a Clarity of Perception Index (CPI). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to establish the factor structure and internal consistency of the subscales comprising the LEI-C and the overall CPI. The LEI-C was administered to 1840 students in class in 37 courses in a Hong Kong university, together with the Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F). A total of 1,002 valid responses were collected. Reliability and construct validity of the LEI-C were found to be satisfactory. The CPI was associated with high deep and low surface approaches to learning. These findings have important implications for quality assurance (QA) and especially quality enhancement (QE) of teaching. The LEI-C is a quickly administered instrument that can be used to assess the quality of ongoing teaching, and to pinpoint aspects of teaching that can be enhanced.
Abstract: The clarity of students’ perceptions of their teaching/learning environment is regarded as an important quality indicator of good teaching. The Learning Experience Inventory in Courses (LEI-C) is a 12-item instrument that is designed to assess how clearly students perceive what it is they are required to learn, what they should be doing to learn it...
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Some Factors Affecting the Performance of the Principal
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 6, November 2014
Pages:
377-383
Received:
5 December 2014
Accepted:
18 December 2014
Published:
4 January 2015
Abstract: This paper describes some of the factors that affect the performance of the principal. Research conducted by the survey, involving a total of 116 persons of Secondary School Principals in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, which was taken by random sampling technique. Data captured with three types of instruments, namely instrument tests, observation sheet and questionnaire which is developed by the researchers. This research is explanatory, which is intended to explain the effect of exogenous variables on the endogenous variables, either directly or indirectly. Based on the results of path analysis, found that the principal organizational knowledge affect the performance of the principal, either directly or through achievement motivation, the accuracy of decision-making, and organizational commitment. Even so that the performance of the principal affected by the achievement motivation, the accuracy of decision-making, and the organizational commitment directly.
Abstract: This paper describes some of the factors that affect the performance of the principal. Research conducted by the survey, involving a total of 116 persons of Secondary School Principals in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, which was taken by random sampling technique. Data captured with three types of instruments, namely instrument tests, observation...
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