The Effect of Self-confidence in SLA

Krashen's affective filter theory drew researchers' attention to the fresh field of internal factors of learners.But researchers seem to pay too much attention to the other factors while tending to neglect a factor that we cannot afford to play down in language learning research-self-confidence.This paper is designed to discuss the close relationship between self-confidence and some of the other important affective factors,and furthermore raise appropriate concern over self-confidence.

How to Strengthen Child Learners' Self-confidence

Self-confidence is closely related to L2 learning.In order to make their learners enjoy English learning,English teach ers need to strengthen the learners’English learning confidence.This article is to find out English teachers’role to strengthening learners’self-confidence in ELL by means of class observation.The writer concludes improving speaking ability;giving praise and offering gentle error correcting can help to strengthen the learners’confidence.

Cultivation of Cultural Subjectivity from the Perspective of Cultural Self-Confidence

Economic and cultural globalization has strong impacts on the culture of each country.How to maintain the integrity of the local culture in the course of globalization and how to develop on the basis of the inheritance and innovation are the questions worthy of being studied.This paper firstly expounds the important meaning of cultural subjectivity in the view of cultural self-confidence,then explores the roots for the loss of cultural subjectivity consciousness and finally indicates the strategies of cultivating cultural subjectivity.Cultivating cultural subjectivity is an effective way to maintain the integrity of the local culture and the cultural self-confidence.

On Cultural Self-Confidence and Communication from the Perspective of“Belt and Road”Initiative

An important part of the "Belt and Road " Initiative is to achieve people-to-people bonds. People-to-people bonds are certainly based on cultural self-confidence and cultural self-awareness. Cultural self-confidence is an important cultural strategy put forward by the party and the country in the vision of contemporary society,and an important deployment to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This paper first gives a brief overview of the advantages of cultural self-confidence in external communication,and then analyzes the opportunities and challenges that cultural self-confidence faces in external communication in the newera. Finally,it focuses on exploration on the external communication ways of cultural self-confidence in the "Belt and Road"Initiative. O nly based on the deep understanding of local culture can we can shape the soul of culture in the process of further opening-up and external communication to the outside world,and enhance the cultural self-aw areness of the people; build a solid foundation of culture and promote cultural exchanges with other countries.

Culture Crisis and Culture Self-confidence

The cultural crisis is an inevitable process for any nation and country in the process of modernization. But the crisis is not terrible. With the cultural conflict, it contributes to integration and regeneration. Therefore, when Western learning spread to the East, which means the tradition turns to the modernization, the Eastern learning also spreaded to the West, which means using traditional approaches to solve the problems of modernization. The key to this problem is to construct a new cultural value system that meets the needs of modernization and the future society in the clash and crisis of culture. Chinese should be more confident in meeting foreign culture nowadays. There is no need to be afraid of the mingling of gold and sand, let alone the loss of national unique quality. In an era of reconstruction of the world order, China needs a globalized cultural narrative to rebuild the position of China and Asia in the world＇s cultural history and retrieve the lost position of Chinese culture. To this end, we can learn from nutrients of history and culture, establish self-confidence.

Handling the EFL Students＇ Crisis of Self-confidence to Ask Questions

It is no wonder that inquiring is an important skill. This paper deals with a research which was intended to see if respect and encouragement could solve the problem of students＇ self-confidence to inquire in the EFL （English as a Foreign Language） classroom. The research involved a secondary group of students whose self-confidence to ask questions was considered low by the teacher and research collaborators. The data were collected through observation, questionnaire and interview. Based on a pre-observation, problem sources had been identified, i.e., the students were afraid of being thought of as ＂looking for sensation only＂, afraid that their classmates would laugh at them, worried of being judged as arrogant or pretentious, did not want to be considered stupid, and wondered if they could produce qualified questions. Teachers believed that fear of asking questions is part of the Indonesian students＇ culture. The research team agreed upon the way to handle the problem--by respect and encouragement procedure. The first session implementing the procedure was not successful enough in raising the students＇ self-confidence. Though students had already started to address some questions of this stage, their behaviors did not seem to be improved. They were still afraid, doubtful and unhappy with questioning, which were the signs of lacking of confidence. However, the next cycle was in general a success. The students＇ questions increased considerably. They looked more enthusiastic, passionate and happier in response to teachers＇ invitation to inquire, showing that their self-confidence for asking questions has developed.

Students＇ Satisfaction with Simulation Learning Environment in Relation to Self-confidence and Learning Achievement

The evolution in patient simulation as educational tool is being driven by a number of factors. Priority of patient safety, patient availability, and the ever increasing body of medical knowledge presents new challenges to curriculum planners. Student＇s satisfaction is an important element of the investigation of simulation learning environment efficacy. There are suggestions that student satisfaction may have some correlation with self-confidence and learning achievement. This is a prospective exploratory study that evaluates learners＇ satisfaction with simulation learning environment and self-conference utilized satisfaction with SSE （simulation experience scale） and pre and post simulation test for learning achievement. Participants was third-year medical students （n = 45） participating in their regular simulation-based session at Center of Excellence for Simulation Education and Innovation （CESEI）, University of British Columbia. A comparison between pre- and post-test results was conducted on the basis of t-test for related samples. Correlation was used to explore the relationships among students satisfaction with the simulation environment and students＇ self-confidence and achievement. The simulation exercise, completed by 45 students, increased correct test answers on average from 72% to 89% （P-Value 〈 0.0001 by paired t-test）. Increases in test results were between pre- and post- simulation identical multiple choice questions. The mean score for satisfaction with simulation environment items was 4.47, SD （0.45）, using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 = strongly agree, 4 = agree, 3 = neutral, 2 = disagree, and 1 = strongly disagree. The mean score for self-confidence in performing BLS, evaluating and managing acute cardiac patient was 3.83, SD （1.02）. For evaluating the relationship between students satisfaction with simulation learning environment and learning achievement, bivariate analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between satisfaction with simulation learning environment and learning achievement （Pearson r = 0.80, P-Value 〈 0.01）. The magnitude or strength of the correlation coefficient （r = 0.80） indicated satisfaction with simulation environment and learning achievement have a strong effect and positive correlation. Simulation learning environment for medical students is effective in improving students＇ overall comprehension and better learning achievements. Furthermore, students＇ basic clinical skills are improved associated with higher self-confidence.

CHINA'S SELF-CONFIDENCE AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

'China should make greater contributions to mankind.'Such contributions are now to be found more and more on the level of global governance.As General Secretary Xi Jinping observed in his New Year Address of 2016,'the world is too big,and challenges are too many,to go without the voice from China being heard,without solution ideas from China being shared,without the involvement of China being needed'.

Effect of Unconscious Goal Priming on Athletes'Self-Confidence

Self-confidence is one of the most important conditions needed for athletes to succeed.The way in which the self-confidence of athletes may be improved is an eternal topic in training and competition.This study aimed to examine whether uncon-scious goal priming can improve athletes'explicit and implicit self-confidence through three experiments.Experiment 1 was aimed at exploring the effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes'self-confidence.For the purpose of this experiment,120 athletes were randomly divided into a priming group and a control group.Experiment 2 was aimed at examining the training effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes'self-confidence and for the purpose of this experiment 16 rhythmic gymnastics athletes were selected as subjects.Experiment 3 was aimed at checking the replication of the training effect of unconscious goal priming on athletes'self-confidence employing 16 judo athletes as subjects.The results indicated that unconscious goal priming improved athletes'explicit self-confidence but not implicit self-confidence,while unconscious goal priming intervention improved both athletes'explicit and implicit self-confidence.These results provide an economical and convenient alternative for improving athletes'self-confidence.

Exploration of the Cultural Connotation of “Traditional Festivals” Eco-Curriculum in Primary Schools

Chinese traditional festivals with rich historical and cultural connotations fully reflect Chinese children’s national cultural emotions and values.It is of great significance to explore the cultural connotations behind traditional festivals in primary school’s civics and political curriculum,and to cultivate primary school students’traditional cultural identity and increase their cultural self-confidence and patriotism through multi-channel and multi-form innovative educational strategies and curriculum design.

我国花样滑冰双人滑运动员自信心培养策略研究

根据花样滑冰双人滑运动的特点和现状,提出了对我国花样滑冰双人滑运动员自信心培养的策略,通过科学训练完善技术,加强运动员的艺术修养和对比赛成功情景的体验及加强赛前心理干预和赛后心理恢复等手段,帮助运动员在训练和比赛中提高自信心水平及专项心理能力,从而提高运动员竞技水平和运动成绩。

The effect of self-observation on the self-directed learning ability of nursing students: An experimental study

Background: Patients expect nurses to be both technically competent and psychosocially skilled. Enhancing the quality of patient care and patient safety in healthcare settings has increased, resulting in limited opportunities for students to practice clinical skills in healthcare settings. Achieving competence in these skills is viewed as an essential task to be completed during the school curriculum. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of self-observation through cellular recordings as an adjunct to the clinical skills teaching of a blood sugar test to undergraduate nursing. Design: The research design consisted of pre- and post-test consecutive experimental design through a control group. Settings: This study targeted nursing students enrolled in baccalaureate programs running in Korea. Participant: The participants were 64 students including 34 for the experimental group and 30 for the control group. Methods: Those in the control group received standard teaching methods using lectures and skills classes and facilitated the use of self-study methods. Those in the experimental group received standard teaching using lectures and skills classes and facilitated use of cell phone recorded self-observation. The self-confidence of practicing a blood sugar test, satisfaction with the learning method, self-study participation, level of interest in nursing practice, and self-directed learning ability were measured using questionnaires. Results: Significant between-groups differences were detected in self-confidence of practicing a blood sugar test (t = 2.067, p = 0.043), satisfaction with the learning method (t = 2.818, p = 0.044), self-study participation (χ2 = 7.635, p = 0.022), and average self-directed learning ability (t = 3.202, p = 0.002). Conclusions: Self-observation through cellular phone recordings is an effective learning method as an adjunct to teach clinical skills.

The Enlightenment of the Concept of Cultural Confidence on International Chinese Education and Cultural Propagation

Cultural self-confidence is the full affirmation and active practice of a people,a country and a political party of its own cultural value,and the firm confidence in its cultural vitality.As an important hub and window for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries,international Chinese education shoulders the important task of language and cultural propagation.In the mutual learning and exchanges between Chinese and foreign cultures,international Chinese education must insist on cultural self-confidence in teachers,teaching,teaching materials,etc.,"tell Chinese stories and spread Chinese voice",and show the world a rich,stereo,and vivid image of China.

The Practice of Affective Filter Hypothesis in the Class

Since 1980's English has been established as the important objective in the field of English language teaching in the class,many teachers and experts have got considerable experience in the process of teaching. In English teaching,teachers pay attention to the proportion of students entering higher school and neglect students' affection. Krashen's theory of second language acquisition consists of five hypotheses; one of them is affective filter hypothesis,which contains three main factors-motivation self-confidence and anxiety. This research will analyze the influence of motivation self-confidence and anxiety and tent to find the better way to solve the influence of affective by the qualitative and quantitative perspectives. The result shows that affective filter hypothesis could have an influence on the students' achievements.

On What Is A Good Teacher

A good teacher should be full of enthusiasm,fairness and profound knowledge.A good teacher is a mentor.

How to Develop a Good Speech in English Speaking

On different occasions, you will face challenge in speaking. Good speaking can leave a favorable impression on the others. Exactly, trying to be a experienced speaker is a key to one's successful life or career. But there are so many difficulties we would encounter in the process of speaking, thus how to develop a perfect speech is a sticking question for most of speakers. This article can help you to find ways to being a good speaker.

A Study on Kant’s Views on Humanity in His Aesthetics

A key to understand Immanuel Kant's philosophy is his views on humanity,and the cornerstone of Kant’s philosophy is the idea that“beauty is a symbol of morality”.From the perspective of his views on humanity,we can have a deep understanding of Kant*s analysis of beauty and the sublime and his aesthetics.The focus of Kant's aesthetics is the realization of human freedom and the sublime,and this is of special humanistic feature.

The Video-Making Project： Why Students Love It？

It has been proven that ICT （information and communication technologies） affect the teaching and learning of a language, be it positive or negative. One of the examples of ICT that is used to enhance learners＇ creativity is the use of video. Although the use of ICT is encouraged in the learning and teaching of a language, it is still minimally applied in UMS （University Malaysia Sabah）, especially in the teaching and learning of a language. In this study, video-making is used as one of the assessments to measure learners＇ proficiency in the target language, which in this case, the Spanish Language. The video-making project was found to be able to improve learners＇ communication skills and knowledge building capabilities, as well as enhances learners＇ interest in the learning of the Spanish Language. It is found that intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, nature of the course, lecturers＇ positive support as well as students＇ positive determination to obtain good grades are among the factors contributing to the students＇ positive performance in the Spanish Language.

Research on the Optimization of Ideological and Political Education in Colleges From the Perspective of Cultural Confidence

Under the perspective of globalization,college students’outlook on life,values and world outlook are affected,and corresponding changes have taken place.From the perspective of cultural self-confidence,explore the difficulties in integrating cultural self-confidence into ideological and political education in colleges and universities,clarify the significance of cultural self-confidence in ideological and political education in colleges and universities,and then discuss the way that cultural self-confidence and other traditional cultural spirits can be integrated into college ideological and political education,and expand ideological and political education.Educational methods and influence are expected to provide a more targeted and effective thinking path for the optimization of current ideological and political education in my country’s colleges and universities.

Motivations and the Second Language Learning

This paper explores a general theory of Second Language Learning.In this paper,the author tries to illustrate some thing about motivations which help us develop more effective approaches to learn a second Language.Self-confidence,experi ence of success and satisfaction,good relationships among Learners and relationships among teacher and students are believed to have a solid connection with motivation.They are also correlated with each other in the process of motivation development.