The current study explores how the ideological struggle is unfolded in the movie Forrest Gump （1994）. Through a critical examination of the text structure of the plot and the language used by four main characters, i...The current study explores how the ideological struggle is unfolded in the movie Forrest Gump （1994）. Through a critical examination of the text structure of the plot and the language used by four main characters, it demonstrates that conservatism has gained great victory over liberalism in the following way： Those with conservative values are highlighted repeatedly in a favorable way, while those who preach liberal values are frequently associated with tragic events, and ultimately, the latter all converted into conservatives in one way or another, which indicates a reconciliation between the two opposing ideologies. This study might shed light on how visual media can be geared towards political justifications, and bring audience to the level of conscious awareness of that effect展开更多
This action research study investigates peer teaching as a pedagogical strategy to raise pre- service second language teachers＇ awareness of autonomy in learning and teaching. Classroom observation, focus group inter...This action research study investigates peer teaching as a pedagogical strategy to raise pre- service second language teachers＇ awareness of autonomy in learning and teaching. Classroom observation, focus group interviews, and questionnaire were used to （a） explore how the student teachers engaged in the practices of peer teaching and learning and reflected on their relevance to their own future teaching careers and （b） identify the major benefits and challenges of peer teaching from the students＇ perspectives. Most of the students actively engaged in peer teaching during the course and considered it as a strategy that they might later use in their teaching. Issues such as awareness of teaching elements, opportunities for peer learning, cultural diversity, and English as a medium of instructions brought both benefits and challenges for students in the process of peer teaching. The study points to a research agenda for pre-service teacher education for autonomy that focuses on the long-term impact of students＇ experiences of a range of pedagogical strategies for autonomy on their future teaching.展开更多
文摘The current study explores how the ideological struggle is unfolded in the movie Forrest Gump （1994）. Through a critical examination of the text structure of the plot and the language used by four main characters, it demonstrates that conservatism has gained great victory over liberalism in the following way： Those with conservative values are highlighted repeatedly in a favorable way, while those who preach liberal values are frequently associated with tragic events, and ultimately, the latter all converted into conservatives in one way or another, which indicates a reconciliation between the two opposing ideologies. This study might shed light on how visual media can be geared towards political justifications, and bring audience to the level of conscious awareness of that effect
文摘This action research study investigates peer teaching as a pedagogical strategy to raise pre- service second language teachers＇ awareness of autonomy in learning and teaching. Classroom observation, focus group interviews, and questionnaire were used to （a） explore how the student teachers engaged in the practices of peer teaching and learning and reflected on their relevance to their own future teaching careers and （b） identify the major benefits and challenges of peer teaching from the students＇ perspectives. Most of the students actively engaged in peer teaching during the course and considered it as a strategy that they might later use in their teaching. Issues such as awareness of teaching elements, opportunities for peer learning, cultural diversity, and English as a medium of instructions brought both benefits and challenges for students in the process of peer teaching. The study points to a research agenda for pre-service teacher education for autonomy that focuses on the long-term impact of students＇ experiences of a range of pedagogical strategies for autonomy on their future teaching.
