Mathematics instruction in Korean primary schools: Structures, processes, and a linguistic analysis of questioning.

This article reports results of a collaborative study of mathematics instruction in 1st and 5th grades in 5 schools in Pusan, Korea. The purpose of this collaborative effort was to describe classroom structures and processes in mathematics lessons, using the instruments and methodology developed by Stigler and Stevenson for their studies in Japan, Taiwan, and the United States (H. W. Stevenson et al., 1987; J. W. Stigler, S. -Y. Lee, G. W. Lucker, & H. W. Stevenson, 1982). Classes in Korea were teacher centered and organized in the whole-class structure. Lessons were made up of sequences of highly organized, systematic patterns of instruction dominated by teacher questions that included higher level procedural and conceptual questions. Instructional sequences were followed by short periods of practice and evaluation. Systematic conceptual development of mathematical procedures characterized the lesson content. These observations have implications for educators on both sides of the Pacific interested in why Asian students perform so well on international tests of mathematical achievement compared with students in the United States. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Is reading important in reading-readiness programs? A randomized field trial with teachers as program implementers.

The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness and feasibility of phonological awareness training, with and without a beginning decoding component. 33 teachers in 8 urban schools were assigned randomly within their schools to 3 groups: control, phonological awareness training, and phonological awareness training with beginning decoding instruction and practice. Following training, teachers in the 2 treatment groups conducted the treatments for about 20 wks. In each teacher's class, pre- and posttreatment data were collected on 12–14 children (N?=?404); 312 children were tested again the following fall. At the end of kindergarten, the 2 treatment groups performed comparably and outperformed controls on the phonological awareness measures. On alphabetic (reading and spelling) tasks, however, the group participating in phonological awareness training with beginning decoding instruction did better than the other 2 groups. In the fall of the next year, many of these between-group differences remained but were less impressive. Implications are discussed for bridging research and practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

利用地域性历史文化资源开展思想道德建设的探索

地域性历史文化是加强学校思想道德建设的丰富资源之一。衡阳历史悠久、文化灿烂，孕育着许多美德，充分利用衡阳当地历史文化资源，有利于突出道德建设工作的地方性、直观性和易吸收性。利用衡阳历史文化资源加强学校思想道德建设和提升学生思想道德素质，其主要途径是开发本土教材，参观衡阳地域性历史文化的标志地，建立德育实践教育基地和融入校园文化等。     

Primary school students' perceptions of interactive whiteboards

Abstract Students involved in the interactive whiteboard (IWB) evaluation, sponsored by the Centre for British Teachers (CfBT), were interviewed in regard to their perceptions about IWBs. Twelve group interviews (72 students) were conducted between January and Easter 2004 with Year 6 students (between 10 and 11 years of age) in six Local Education Authority (LEA) areas located in the North and South of England. Students were very enthusiastic about particular aspects of IWBs, such as their versatility in the classroom, multimedia capabilities and the fun and enjoyment they brought to learning. Students also highlighted, however, technical problems, teacher and students' information and communication technology skills and students' lack of access to the technology as negative aspects.     

青海省特殊教育类校园建筑现状分析--青海省特殊教育学校调研报告

为了推动国家特殊教育事业沿着全面、协调、可持续的方向科学发展,研究西部地区特殊教育类校园建筑的现状,笔者对青海省特殊教育学校进行了实地调研和走访,对青海省特殊教育类校园建筑现状进行分析。     

浅谈中小学校声环境及设计

从学校声环境现状情况分析入手,强调应重视中小学校的声环境控制,并从用地选址、规划、设计等各个阶段重视声学设计,给中小学校创造一个优美和谐的声环境。     

对中等职业学校突出实践教学的思考

现在职业学校的学生以理论教学为主,培养的学生缺乏实际操作技能。本文着重论述在培训人员的教学中突出实践,在课程中强调技能的培养,通过电化教学、现场实习、仿真教学等教学方法着重培养应用型和技能型的人才。     

评东周政体与传统玉德理论的建立

深入地了解东周政体的变化在促进玉器发展上的作用，对于丰富中华玉文化思想理论的积淀具有重要的现实意义。通过对西周历史的回顾，阐述了东周政体的特点——“礼崩乐坏”和“百家争鸣”，以辩证因果关系的推理和考古文献的引证，论述了“礼崩乐坏”与玉器繁荣的关系以及“百家争鸣”与新的玉德观的建立，并对东周玉器类别的变化特点作了简要的介绍和考证。认为我国东周政体的急剧变化对中国古代玉器的发展与繁荣有着深远的影响。     

美国教育体制掠影

作为一个先进发达的资本主义国家,美国对教育体制的制定非常重视。从幼儿园到小学,从小学到中学,从中学到大学,美国教育体制经历了一系列不断健全和完善的阶段。迄今为止,美国教育体制齐全,结构合理,为经济的快速发展培养了一批又一批精英及合格的建设者。