In 21st Century, Chinese and American universities are experiencing great development in the number of students studying abroad. This research adopts the method of natural investigation, selecting Chinese student samp...In 21st Century, Chinese and American universities are experiencing great development in the number of students studying abroad. This research adopts the method of natural investigation, selecting Chinese student samples during study abroad program in the University of Minnesota to complete the designed questionnaires to examine the intercultural interventions taken before, during and after this type of study abroad in Chinese universities. Also, after students complete the questionnaires, email communication is made to analyze the reasons for their answers to the questionnaires. The questionnaire results and email communication show that there is a great gap in the practice of intercultural interventions in study abroad programs between Chinese universities and students expectations. It is time for Chinese universities to design appropriate intercultural interventions in order to maximize Chinese university students' intercultural development during study abroad. These intercultural interventions should be run consistently to cover the phrases of pre-departure, during and after the study abroad program. Also, more dynamic and interactive intercultural interventions rather than knowledge-based intercultural instructions or guidance should be the focus for intercultural interventions.展开更多
Students are very familiar with their own universities and also are interested in improving their alma maters. The purpose of this research is to share insights about a project that can be used for both traditional Au...Students are very familiar with their own universities and also are interested in improving their alma maters. The purpose of this research is to share insights about a project that can be used for both traditional Auditing courses and the Internal Auditing course. The project requires that students "audit" certain elements of the universities' non-confidential finances as well as perform operational and compliance techniques. The project creates synergy for experiential learning and improvement of university operations. Examples of educational issues that were improved with the operational audits are: (1) better information posted for office hours and class times; (2) better scripting for professors' and staff's voicemail messages; and (3) campus safety improvements. The students also seemed more enthusiastic about auditing and happy to contribute to the excellence of their university.展开更多
iSCORE is a digital tool, available without charge, which was designed for students who take lessons from independent music teachers. One of the challenges of this learning format is that students must develop strateg...iSCORE is a digital tool, available without charge, which was designed for students who take lessons from independent music teachers. One of the challenges of this learning format is that students must develop strategies to practice on their own between lessons, iSCORE can help meet that challenge by supporting students as they develop strategies for self-regulation to enhance their goal-setting, practice strategies, and abilities to reflect and critique their progress. This paper describes a case study of a 15-year-old pianist who learned to play a difficult piece of repertoire by using iSCORE to archive and compare performances, develop strategies, and reflect on his learning.展开更多
This study investigates the differences between Japanese and Indonesian students' motivation to study accounting subjects. In addition, it examines the factors that can significantly influence students' motivation t...This study investigates the differences between Japanese and Indonesian students' motivation to study accounting subjects. In addition, it examines the factors that can significantly influence students' motivation to study accounting subjects. Needless to say, the expansion of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) depends on the quality of education in higher academic institutions. For several academic institutions, it is clear that the topic of students' motivation is still a meaningful concern, because the improvement of students' motivation and ability would enhance these institutions' academic performance in a competitive environment. In this study, the authors developed the theoretical model for students' motivation to study accounting subjects. This research showed that self-efficacy, accounting self-concept, mastery goals' perception, performance goals' perception, and social goals' perception had a significant influence on students' motivation to study accounting subjects. Furthermore, nationality had an impact on students' motivation. Japanese students are more motivated to study accounting subjects than Indonesian students. Another result clarified that goals' perception influences the relationship among self-efficacy, accounting self-concept, and students' motivation.展开更多
Due to the uncertainty of the factors that influence the network service time and other characters of college student, Bayesian Network is used to model this kind of system. Different algorithms are used for learning ...Due to the uncertainty of the factors that influence the network service time and other characters of college student, Bayesian Network is used to model this kind of system. Different algorithms are used for learning Bayesian Networks in order to compare several models. It is suggested that researchers can use Bayesian Networks to explore the potential relationship between variables of complex social problems. The result indicates that learning target and family closeness degree are the key variables which influenced college student' s network service time. Origin of student and family economy didn' t influence college student' s network service time directly. Schools and community should strengthen the education of college students life planning and communication with parents.展开更多
文摘In 21st Century, Chinese and American universities are experiencing great development in the number of students studying abroad. This research adopts the method of natural investigation, selecting Chinese student samples during study abroad program in the University of Minnesota to complete the designed questionnaires to examine the intercultural interventions taken before, during and after this type of study abroad in Chinese universities. Also, after students complete the questionnaires, email communication is made to analyze the reasons for their answers to the questionnaires. The questionnaire results and email communication show that there is a great gap in the practice of intercultural interventions in study abroad programs between Chinese universities and students expectations. It is time for Chinese universities to design appropriate intercultural interventions in order to maximize Chinese university students' intercultural development during study abroad. These intercultural interventions should be run consistently to cover the phrases of pre-departure, during and after the study abroad program. Also, more dynamic and interactive intercultural interventions rather than knowledge-based intercultural instructions or guidance should be the focus for intercultural interventions.
文摘Students are very familiar with their own universities and also are interested in improving their alma maters. The purpose of this research is to share insights about a project that can be used for both traditional Auditing courses and the Internal Auditing course. The project requires that students "audit" certain elements of the universities' non-confidential finances as well as perform operational and compliance techniques. The project creates synergy for experiential learning and improvement of university operations. Examples of educational issues that were improved with the operational audits are: (1) better information posted for office hours and class times; (2) better scripting for professors' and staff's voicemail messages; and (3) campus safety improvements. The students also seemed more enthusiastic about auditing and happy to contribute to the excellence of their university.
文摘iSCORE is a digital tool, available without charge, which was designed for students who take lessons from independent music teachers. One of the challenges of this learning format is that students must develop strategies to practice on their own between lessons, iSCORE can help meet that challenge by supporting students as they develop strategies for self-regulation to enhance their goal-setting, practice strategies, and abilities to reflect and critique their progress. This paper describes a case study of a 15-year-old pianist who learned to play a difficult piece of repertoire by using iSCORE to archive and compare performances, develop strategies, and reflect on his learning.
文摘This study investigates the differences between Japanese and Indonesian students' motivation to study accounting subjects. In addition, it examines the factors that can significantly influence students' motivation to study accounting subjects. Needless to say, the expansion of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) depends on the quality of education in higher academic institutions. For several academic institutions, it is clear that the topic of students' motivation is still a meaningful concern, because the improvement of students' motivation and ability would enhance these institutions' academic performance in a competitive environment. In this study, the authors developed the theoretical model for students' motivation to study accounting subjects. This research showed that self-efficacy, accounting self-concept, mastery goals' perception, performance goals' perception, and social goals' perception had a significant influence on students' motivation to study accounting subjects. Furthermore, nationality had an impact on students' motivation. Japanese students are more motivated to study accounting subjects than Indonesian students. Another result clarified that goals' perception influences the relationship among self-efficacy, accounting self-concept, and students' motivation.
文摘Due to the uncertainty of the factors that influence the network service time and other characters of college student, Bayesian Network is used to model this kind of system. Different algorithms are used for learning Bayesian Networks in order to compare several models. It is suggested that researchers can use Bayesian Networks to explore the potential relationship between variables of complex social problems. The result indicates that learning target and family closeness degree are the key variables which influenced college student' s network service time. Origin of student and family economy didn' t influence college student' s network service time directly. Schools and community should strengthen the education of college students life planning and communication with parents.