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The Application of Online and Offline Blended Teaching Mode in College English Reading Teaching
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
201-205
Received:
14 August 2023
Accepted:
7 September 2023
Published:
14 September 2023
Abstract: Blended learning, as a new and multi-dimensional teaching mode, integrates the offline teaching in the traditional classroom with online teaching of the Internet. With the development of Internet, blended learning has become the mainstream of current information-based teaching. This teaching mode combines task-based teaching with autonomous learning which helps the students learn before teaching, improve students’ critical thinking ability and comprehensive language ability, promote the quality of English teaching and cultivate students’ core literacy in English learning. With the reform of college English, it is feasible to apply blended learning in College English teaching. However, the current College English teaching mode is still teacher-centered and the students’ dominant position cannot be well reflected. In addition, due to the limitations of offline English teaching, it is hardly to meet all the students’ need for English learning, thus resulting in low class participation, insuffiient learning motivation and poor learning effects, etc. In order to solve the problems in the traditional classroom English teaching, the online and offline blended teaching mode in College English Reading Teaching is proposed. This paper discusses the advantages, disadvantages and contents of online and offline blended teaching mode and futher explores the strategies of applying online and offline blended teaching mode in College English Reading Teaching. This study is aimed at changing college English teachers’ teaching concepts, enhancing students’ motivation in English learning, improving teaching quality and giving full play to educational functions. Of course, although online and offline blended teaching has many advantages, the significance of traditional classroom learning cannot be ignored. Without the effective guidance of teachers, it is difficult for students to learn knowledge scientifically and systematically. Therefore, it is necessary to apply blended teaching mode and combine the online teaching with offline teaching, and only in this way can the best teaching effects be achieved.
Abstract: Blended learning, as a new and multi-dimensional teaching mode, integrates the offline teaching in the traditional classroom with online teaching of the Internet. With the development of Internet, blended learning has become the mainstream of current information-based teaching. This teaching mode combines task-based teaching with autonomous learnin...
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The Impact of Educational Structure on Job Satisfaction of Employees in District and Zone Education Office
Demie Bedada,
Tadesse Bekele,
Tadesse Regassa
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
206-212
Received:
30 August 2023
Accepted:
13 September 2023
Published:
9 October 2023
Abstract: This study explores the impact of educational Structure on job satisfaction in North Shoa Oromia Regional State Zone and District education office employees. An exploratory qualitative case study approach was used. Because it was a sensitive and timely issue as well as contextual to the case. Data was collected through in-depth interviews using semi-structured questions and document analysis. Ten key informant interviewees were purposefully selected for the sample of the study. The audio-recorded data was transcribed and translated, coded, thematically merged, and filtered using a Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet for the preparation of analysis and discussion. The study findings showed that an organizational climate and education structure negatively affected employees' job satisfaction directly by structure, leadership behavior, and external pressure identified. The implementation of JEG benefits less experienced, lack of educational opportunities, and structural and teacher licensing urgent problems. Low challenges in office were investigated, the value of education was neglected and forgotten, and the generation was left unsupported in how they needed to be supported and the enrollment of students decreased at the NSORS Zone and district level. The study has drawn conclusions and the implications of the research will be addressed that the Ministry of Education and Oromia Education Bureau should pay attention to solving the problem of zone and district education offices in restructuring, supplying facilities, placing skilled leaders, and minimizing political pressure to save the generation.
Abstract: This study explores the impact of educational Structure on job satisfaction in North Shoa Oromia Regional State Zone and District education office employees. An exploratory qualitative case study approach was used. Because it was a sensitive and timely issue as well as contextual to the case. Data was collected through in-depth interviews using sem...
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The Influence of Parental Involvement in Children’s Homework on Academic
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
213-216
Received:
10 July 2023
Accepted:
11 September 2023
Published:
13 October 2023
Abstract: An increasing attention has been paid to children's education with the development of social economy. In recent years, the fierce social competition forces parents’ concentration on their children's academic achievements. Homework is a pivotal tool in fostering student learning, however, varying parental involvement approaches in the context of homework have demonstrated a spectrum of impacts. This study delves into an in-depth exploration of four modes of parental engagement, i e., autonomy support, control, interference, and cognitive engagement, within the realm of children's homework, while investigating their effects on academic achievement. In addition, we scrutinize how parental involvement manifests differently across different grade levels, revealing nuances in its influence throughout distinct developmental stages. Results underscore that the types of parental involvement in children’s homework are not suitable for each child or different periods of the same child, and it need dynamic adjustments. Specifically, autonomy support stands out as the most beneficial parental engagement method, facilitating problem-solving skills, nurturing parent-school communication, and fostering self-confidence and academic accomplishments in children. Notably, as grade levels progress, there's a need to adapt parental involvement strategies to prevent excessive intervention. The conclusions of this paper offer valuable information to families, schools, and policymakers, empowering them to craft targeted educational policies and practical strategies that foster holistic child development.
Abstract: An increasing attention has been paid to children's education with the development of social economy. In recent years, the fierce social competition forces parents’ concentration on their children's academic achievements. Homework is a pivotal tool in fostering student learning, however, varying parental involvement approaches in the context of hom...
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Evaluation of Kinematic and Kinetic Variables After Knee Joint Surgery Before and After 8 Weeks of Individual Training (Case Study)
Ali Fattahi,
Behshad Panjehzadeh
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
217-223
Received:
20 July 2023
Accepted:
7 August 2023
Published:
14 October 2023
Abstract: The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the human body that, like all other joints in the body, is affected by defects, injuries and disease processes. The aim of this study was to identify the source of injury, to provide the best way to return to group training and play after knee joint surgery. This case study on a patient with a male gender, age 35 years, right upper leg, futsal sport with inclusion criteria having a history of surgery 3 times on the right knee (ACL, MCL, ALL, external and internal meniscus), Based on the analysis and performance tests, (curve tracking, squat, squat jump, body sway). The increase of the invertor / ankle evertor at the peak of pronation on the left side was excessive and gait pattern was asymmetric, according to the comparison of balance assessments Static and dynamic were observed between the balance in the right and left legs in the body sway test, the rate of balance in the body in the lateral (medial-lateral) direction was not the same (14.63%). The amount of control force in the left foot was more than the right foot, balance in the closed eye position in the right leg is less than the open eye position, control force in the left leg is more than the right leg, productive force on the left and right legs was almost the same. Conclusion, one-legged balance exercises for both sides, deep sensory strengthening of the knee and ankle (especially on the right side) and quadriceps and plantarflexor muscles are recommended. dynamic and static balance, especially in the medial-lateral direction, needs rehabilitation and improvement. The exercises, closed movement chain training techniques, balance, eccentric exercises with high repetition and low resistance, and facilitation of reflexes by reactionary exercises are suggested, respectively.
Abstract: The knee joint is one of the largest joints in the human body that, like all other joints in the body, is affected by defects, injuries and disease processes. The aim of this study was to identify the source of injury, to provide the best way to return to group training and play after knee joint surgery. This case study on a patient with a male gen...
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Research Article
Construction and Empirical Research on the Evaluation Index System for Online Teaching Quality: A Case Study of Sports Rehabilitation
Jianchang Ren,
Haili Xiao
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
224-230
Received:
15 September 2023
Accepted:
5 October 2023
Published:
28 October 2023
Abstract: With the rapid development of online education, it has become crucial to assess and ensure the quality of online teaching in various fields, including sports rehabilitation. This paper aims to construct an evaluation index system for measuring the quality of online teaching in the context of sports rehabilitation and conduct empirical research to validate its effectiveness. In the construction of the evaluation index system, a comprehensive and systematic approach was adopted. Through literature review, expert consultation, and data analysis, a set of key indicators relevant to online teaching quality in sports rehabilitation was identified. These indicators cover various aspects, such as content design, teaching methods, interaction, assessment, and student satisfaction. To validate the effectiveness of the evaluation index system, empirical research was conducted. A sample of sports rehabilitation online courses was selected, and data was collected through surveys and assessments. The collected data were analyzed using statistical methods to examine the relationship between the evaluation index system and the overall teaching quality. The research findings indicate that the evaluation index system for online teaching quality in sports rehabilitation is reliable and valid. It effectively captures the essential elements that contribute to effective online teaching and provides a reliable measure of teaching quality. Moreover, it offers valuable insights and practical guidance for educators and institutions to enhance their online teaching practices in the field of sports rehabilitation.
Abstract: With the rapid development of online education, it has become crucial to assess and ensure the quality of online teaching in various fields, including sports rehabilitation. This paper aims to construct an evaluation index system for measuring the quality of online teaching in the context of sports rehabilitation and conduct empirical research to v...
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Research Article
Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) and Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT) in Cooperative Learning
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
231-234
Received:
10 September 2023
Accepted:
4 October 2023
Published:
31 October 2023
Abstract: Cooperative learning is widely recognized as a teaching strategy that promotes learning and socialization. In contrast to the traditional classroom, the teacher in a cooperative learning setting is no longer the director of instruction but the facilitator of learning. The students are responsible for their own learning while the teacher models strategies and provides scaffolding to support students’ thinking until they are ready to learn and work on their own This paper, on the basis of the theories and researches that have been done on cooperative learning, will have an overview of this field with emphasis on two cooperative learning approaches----Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD), Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT). These techniques are successful in the perspective of motivation in the classroom. In addition, the issues involved in each method and the teaching implications were discussed. For instance, the problems classroom teachers may face when using these methods and the possible solutions to such problems. Finally, an attempt is made to explore some unresolved issues in cooperative learning. This paper concludes that cooperative learning has the potential to become a primary teaching approach to achieving various goals. However, there is a need for more research on the conditions necessary for success in cooperative learning.
Abstract: Cooperative learning is widely recognized as a teaching strategy that promotes learning and socialization. In contrast to the traditional classroom, the teacher in a cooperative learning setting is no longer the director of instruction but the facilitator of learning. The students are responsible for their own learning while the teacher models stra...
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Research Article
Evaluation of Prospective Mathematics Teachers' Opinions on Probability Lessons
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
235-239
Received:
6 September 2023
Accepted:
27 September 2023
Published:
31 October 2023
Abstract: One of the most difficult mathematical subjects to learn and teach today is the subject of probability. The review of the existing literature on the subject of teaching probability reveals that students struggle with several aspects of probability. One of the key findings of these studies is that challenges with teaching probability are faced not just by students, but also by prospective teachers and even teachers. Knowing prospective mathematics teachers' views on probability teachings, particularly the challenges they encounter, will be the first step in educating teachers who are well-equipped in probability. This study therefore aims to reveal the views of prospective mathematics teachers on probability subjects. The present study aims to reveal the views of prospective mathematics teachers on probability lessons. The study group consisted of 32 senior-year prospective teachers in the Elementary Mathematics Teacher Education Program of a state university in Türkiye. The participants were selected using the purposive sampling technique due to their enrollment in probability and statistics lessons at the university, which aligns with the study objectives. An open-ended questionnaire prepared by the researcher in line with expert opinions was used as a data collection tool. The data were analyzed by content analysis, one of the qualitative data analysis techniques. The data obtained from the documents in which prospective teachers answered the questions in writing were categorized under six categories: experience, lack of knowledge, difficulty of the subject, indifference of students, its impact on the profession, and solution suggestions. The findings of the study revealed that the prospective teachers continued the prejudices they had acquired during their primary and secondary education years at the university. Furthermore, they reported that these prejudices persisted even after they entered the profession. Since these prejudices of prospective teachers have negative effects on probability learning and teaching, probability lessons should be meticulously emphasized in teacher training. The fact that they limited probability to basic concepts, had taken a course on teaching probability and statistics, and did not mention these practices in written documents even though they could offer alternative solutions to the problems faced demonstrated that their prejudices were more dominant.
Abstract: One of the most difficult mathematical subjects to learn and teach today is the subject of probability. The review of the existing literature on the subject of teaching probability reveals that students struggle with several aspects of probability. One of the key findings of these studies is that challenges with teaching probability are faced not j...
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Research Article
EFL Teachers’ Cognitions and Practices in Grammar Teaching: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study from Niger
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2023
Pages:
240-248
Received:
26 September 2023
Accepted:
17 October 2023
Published:
31 October 2023
Abstract: This study examined EFL teachers’ cognitions and practices of grammar teaching in Niger. The purpose of the study was to understand the beliefs held by EFL teachers about grammar teaching and the extent to which they put those beliefs into practice. The study also proposed to understand the contextual factors that affect those beliefs and classroom practices. The study was designed based on a qualitative multiple-case study framework, and four EFL teachers from four different schools constituted the main cases. Data were collected and triangulated through pre-observation interviews, classroom observations, and post-observation interviews. These procedures were implemented in a way the first led to the second, and the latter to the last. Afterward, thematic analysis procedures were used to generate understanding from the data. Findings revealed that most of the teachers consider grammar as an important pillar in teaching English. Most importantly, the study demonstrated the predominance of deductive approaches, mainly through the use of Grammar Translation in almost all the classes observed. It also highlighted compliance and mismatches between teachers’ beliefs and the way they teach grammar. Moreover, insights are indicative of multiple factors that affect teachers’ beliefs and practices. Those factors include students’ low proficiency, negative attitudes toward learning English, large classes, curricular requirements, and teachers’ previous learning experiences. These findings confirm the need for teacher education programs and systems to work towards monitoring teachers’ beliefs and knowledge in order to ensure compliance with the communicative approaches required by the national curriculum.
Abstract: This study examined EFL teachers’ cognitions and practices of grammar teaching in Niger. The purpose of the study was to understand the beliefs held by EFL teachers about grammar teaching and the extent to which they put those beliefs into practice. The study also proposed to understand the contextual factors that affect those beliefs and classroom...
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