This study focuses on the effectiveness of the project-based language learning(PBLL) in a college Secretarial Oral English(SOE) Module. Student reflections of the language project work have been analyzed through Activ...This study focuses on the effectiveness of the project-based language learning(PBLL) in a college Secretarial Oral English(SOE) Module. Student reflections of the language project work have been analyzed through Activity Theory. Moreover,Data has been collected and categorized based on the components of complex human activity: the subject, object, tools(signs,symbols, and language), the community in which the activity take place, division of labor, and rules. The findings theoretically support the outcome of project-based language learning which align with the object of the activity.展开更多
This study aims to explore Chinese university EFL learners'perceptions toward alternative assessment in a context of a project-based learning digital storytelling presentation in Speaking Course.It also seeks to c...This study aims to explore Chinese university EFL learners'perceptions toward alternative assessment in a context of a project-based learning digital storytelling presentation in Speaking Course.It also seeks to compare the relationship between alternative assessment and teacher assessment.The findings showed that a strong correlation between alternative assessment and teacher assessment occurred.Alternative assessment activities are viewed by students as"authentic"assessments,as they mimic how the student will be using their knowledge in the future.Alternative assessment as a form of formative assessment can be a powerful day-to-day tool for teachers and students.Alternative assessment is an enabler of process of learning.The study suggests that alternative assessment can encourage learners to become more fully responsible for their learning and can result in more and better learning.Alternative assessment can thus be used as a golden key to the"deaf and dumb"phenomenon for Chinese university EFL learners.展开更多
Universities teach mainly specialized subjects and the liberal arts. Society expects university students to gain certain basic skills important when working for a company. These skills can be divided broadly into acti...Universities teach mainly specialized subjects and the liberal arts. Society expects university students to gain certain basic skills important when working for a company. These skills can be divided broadly into action, thinking, and teamwork. The purpose of this paper is to propose a method of project-based education for developing fundamental competencies for working persons. Many studies have been reported on educational methods with project management techniques, but few have considered project-based education aiming at improving fundamental competencies for working persons. If these competencies can be developed through project-based education, it will be possible to develop not only teamwork skills, but also a wide range of skills involving action as well as thinking. The traditional Japanese university curriculum comprises specialized subjects and the liberal arts. The author proposes the addition of project-based education to develop basic skills needed in the workforce. This research proposes an education model for basic competency training and examines the educational outcomes by studying results of a cooking tool project assigned to university students. The model includes Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch (TRIZ, a Russian acronym for the theory of inventive problem solving), a World Cafe, and the SECI process (a process of knowledge creation comprised of socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization in knowledge management) in the hope that this model will be conducive to implementing effective project-based learning. This research concludes that it is possible to develop the basic skills needed by university students in society through project-based learning under a basic skills education model.展开更多
This thesis sketches the connotation of project-based learning and introduces the basis on which project-based learning is practiced and applied in school of software as well as the plan of further practicing project-...This thesis sketches the connotation of project-based learning and introduces the basis on which project-based learning is practiced and applied in school of software as well as the plan of further practicing project-based learning.At the same time,this thesis also discusses application of project-based learning in "education and cultivation plan of excellent engineer".展开更多
Based on the research on the project course theory of "integration of theory and practice" in higher vocational education and the analysis of practical teaching in colleges and universities at home and abroa...Based on the research on the project course theory of "integration of theory and practice" in higher vocational education and the analysis of practical teaching in colleges and universities at home and abroad, combined with literature research, case analysis, system theory and other research methods, the project-based teaching goal, model, content and means of "integration of doing, learning and teaching" in higher vocational education is explored, and the project-based teaching model of "Landscape Planning and Design" is discussed combined with the application of information-based teaching methods. So as to provide references for carrying out the project-based teaching in similar courses in higher vocational colleges and really achieve docking the actual post requirements with the course to provide the basis for achieving the purpose of cultivating skilled talents in higher vocational education.展开更多
Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve th...Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve their awareness and ability of cross-cultural communication in the process of experience PBL.展开更多
This study intends to explore a new project-based assessment model for higher vocational English speaking teaching.A new selective course was initiated by the author for study purpose.A semester-long project was carri...This study intends to explore a new project-based assessment model for higher vocational English speaking teaching.A new selective course was initiated by the author for study purpose.A semester-long project was carried out.A scoring rubric around content,pronunciation,language and PPT use was developed.Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed.The overall results show that the new project-based assessment model has been proved effective in evaluating students’project outcomes.展开更多
Project-based learning has been in widespread use in education. However, project managers are unaware of the students’ lack of experience and treat them as if they were professional staff. This paper proposes the app...Project-based learning has been in widespread use in education. However, project managers are unaware of the students’ lack of experience and treat them as if they were professional staff. This paper proposes the application of a fuzzy failure mode and effects analysis model for project-based software engineering education. This method integrates the fuzzy rule-based system with learning agents. The agents construct the membership function from historical data. Data are processed by a clustering process that facilitates the construction of the membership function. It helps students who lack experience in risk assessment to develop their expertise in that skill. The paper also suggests a classification technique for a fuzzy rule-based system that can be used to judge risk based on a fuzzy inference system. The student project will thus be further enhanced with respect to risk assessment. We then discuss the design of experiments to verify the proposed model.展开更多
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the lived experience of teachers from one middle school in East China who implemented project-based learning(PBL)in their classes.A sample of 22 grade 6 and 7 teachers ...The main purpose of this study is to investigate the lived experience of teachers from one middle school in East China who implemented project-based learning(PBL)in their classes.A sample of 22 grade 6 and 7 teachers participated in this research between September 2008 and June 2010.Data were collected from multiple sources including field notes of classroom observation,transcripts of semi-structural interviews and workshop audiotapes.It reveals that teachers were struggling with the roles they should play and in particular with how to effectively facilitate students’project work.However,they also creatively reconceptualized the new curriculum from their own perspectives and brought their students unique and diverse learning experiences.These struggles and reconceptualizations are believed to be the result of teachers’evaluative,identifying and pedagogical culture-cognitions.展开更多
Curriculum design is an aspect of education profession which focuses on developing curricula for students.Educators will take many factors in consideration when design a curriculum.In practical teaching,teacher as dec...Curriculum design is an aspect of education profession which focuses on developing curricula for students.Educators will take many factors in consideration when design a curriculum.In practical teaching,teacher as decision makers to design an appropriate curricu lum and teaching activities play an important part in the whole teaching and learning.Many classroom teachers are working with students of different levels of ability,and they need to be able to adjust the curriculum to keep all of the students engaged and learning.It may also be necessary to change the pace of a curriculum to deal with problems as they arise.The essay analyse five parts in designing the curriculum as a teacher decision maker and get a conclusion according to the whole analysis course.展开更多
This study aims to explore the effect of project-based teaching methods on improving students’ abilities in normal universities. This study delves into the practice teaching system based on ability training implement...This study aims to explore the effect of project-based teaching methods on improving students’ abilities in normal universities. This study delves into the practice teaching system based on ability training implemented in normal universities, examining the application of this teaching model in teacher education and the potential challenges it may encounter. Our case study reveals that the Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach can effectively transform students from passive recipients of knowledge into active problem solvers, thereby enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. However, challenges do exist, including ensuring active participation from all students, providing equal opportunities for each student to develop and showcase their abilities, and completing complex projects within a limited timeframe. Therefore, teachers may need to adjust their teaching strategies, and schools need to provide more resources and support. These adjustments can help the practice teaching system based on ability training better serve teacher education and offer students a higher-quality educational experience.展开更多
近年,技术的快速发展、制造材料的不断丰富及应用成本的逐渐降低,为人们自己动手设计、制作与创造产品提供了更多可能,也推动了美国"创客行动"的兴起与发展。自2013年以来,美国越来越多的中小学开始加入"创客行动"...近年,技术的快速发展、制造材料的不断丰富及应用成本的逐渐降低,为人们自己动手设计、制作与创造产品提供了更多可能,也推动了美国"创客行动"的兴起与发展。自2013年以来,美国越来越多的中小学开始加入"创客行动",实施"创客教育",将"基于创造的学习(Learning by Making)"视作学生真正需要的学习方式。本研究通过对美国中小学实施创客教育的理论研究成果及实践案例的分析,旨在对美国中小学创客教育的内涵、特征与实施路径进行梳理与总结。研究表明:美国中小学"创客教育"认为"基于创造的学习"是人类最基本的学习方式,创造是学习的途径,创造的产品即学习成果;全人发展是创客教育的根本目标,主要通过学生全身心投入到独立或协同创造进程得以实现;技术支持对于创客教育不可或缺,同时技术产品又可成为创造的目标指向。教育目标、情境及资源的整合性,学习过程与教学方式的开放性,教育过程的专业化是美国中小学创客教育的三大关键特征。此外,美国中小学创客教育的实施主要依托于精心设计的创客项目,教师对学生创造过程的专业化指导,以及来自政策、资金、人力、物力等多维度的支持。展开更多
文摘This study focuses on the effectiveness of the project-based language learning(PBLL) in a college Secretarial Oral English(SOE) Module. Student reflections of the language project work have been analyzed through Activity Theory. Moreover,Data has been collected and categorized based on the components of complex human activity: the subject, object, tools(signs,symbols, and language), the community in which the activity take place, division of labor, and rules. The findings theoretically support the outcome of project-based language learning which align with the object of the activity.
文摘This study aims to explore Chinese university EFL learners'perceptions toward alternative assessment in a context of a project-based learning digital storytelling presentation in Speaking Course.It also seeks to compare the relationship between alternative assessment and teacher assessment.The findings showed that a strong correlation between alternative assessment and teacher assessment occurred.Alternative assessment activities are viewed by students as"authentic"assessments,as they mimic how the student will be using their knowledge in the future.Alternative assessment as a form of formative assessment can be a powerful day-to-day tool for teachers and students.Alternative assessment is an enabler of process of learning.The study suggests that alternative assessment can encourage learners to become more fully responsible for their learning and can result in more and better learning.Alternative assessment can thus be used as a golden key to the"deaf and dumb"phenomenon for Chinese university EFL learners.
文摘Universities teach mainly specialized subjects and the liberal arts. Society expects university students to gain certain basic skills important when working for a company. These skills can be divided broadly into action, thinking, and teamwork. The purpose of this paper is to propose a method of project-based education for developing fundamental competencies for working persons. Many studies have been reported on educational methods with project management techniques, but few have considered project-based education aiming at improving fundamental competencies for working persons. If these competencies can be developed through project-based education, it will be possible to develop not only teamwork skills, but also a wide range of skills involving action as well as thinking. The traditional Japanese university curriculum comprises specialized subjects and the liberal arts. The author proposes the addition of project-based education to develop basic skills needed in the workforce. This research proposes an education model for basic competency training and examines the educational outcomes by studying results of a cooking tool project assigned to university students. The model includes Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadatch (TRIZ, a Russian acronym for the theory of inventive problem solving), a World Cafe, and the SECI process (a process of knowledge creation comprised of socialization, externalization, combination, and internalization in knowledge management) in the hope that this model will be conducive to implementing effective project-based learning. This research concludes that it is possible to develop the basic skills needed by university students in society through project-based learning under a basic skills education model.
文摘This thesis sketches the connotation of project-based learning and introduces the basis on which project-based learning is practiced and applied in school of software as well as the plan of further practicing project-based learning.At the same time,this thesis also discusses application of project-based learning in "education and cultivation plan of excellent engineer".
文摘Based on the research on the project course theory of "integration of theory and practice" in higher vocational education and the analysis of practical teaching in colleges and universities at home and abroad, combined with literature research, case analysis, system theory and other research methods, the project-based teaching goal, model, content and means of "integration of doing, learning and teaching" in higher vocational education is explored, and the project-based teaching model of "Landscape Planning and Design" is discussed combined with the application of information-based teaching methods. So as to provide references for carrying out the project-based teaching in similar courses in higher vocational colleges and really achieve docking the actual post requirements with the course to provide the basis for achieving the purpose of cultivating skilled talents in higher vocational education.
文摘Combined with the features and strategies of project-based collaborative learning, micro-lesson—as one of modern teaching means, can display the teaching design and implementation of PBL, thus students can improve their awareness and ability of cross-cultural communication in the process of experience PBL.
文摘This study intends to explore a new project-based assessment model for higher vocational English speaking teaching.A new selective course was initiated by the author for study purpose.A semester-long project was carried out.A scoring rubric around content,pronunciation,language and PPT use was developed.Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed.The overall results show that the new project-based assessment model has been proved effective in evaluating students’project outcomes.
文摘Project-based learning has been in widespread use in education. However, project managers are unaware of the students’ lack of experience and treat them as if they were professional staff. This paper proposes the application of a fuzzy failure mode and effects analysis model for project-based software engineering education. This method integrates the fuzzy rule-based system with learning agents. The agents construct the membership function from historical data. Data are processed by a clustering process that facilitates the construction of the membership function. It helps students who lack experience in risk assessment to develop their expertise in that skill. The paper also suggests a classification technique for a fuzzy rule-based system that can be used to judge risk based on a fuzzy inference system. The student project will thus be further enhanced with respect to risk assessment. We then discuss the design of experiments to verify the proposed model.
文摘The main purpose of this study is to investigate the lived experience of teachers from one middle school in East China who implemented project-based learning(PBL)in their classes.A sample of 22 grade 6 and 7 teachers participated in this research between September 2008 and June 2010.Data were collected from multiple sources including field notes of classroom observation,transcripts of semi-structural interviews and workshop audiotapes.It reveals that teachers were struggling with the roles they should play and in particular with how to effectively facilitate students’project work.However,they also creatively reconceptualized the new curriculum from their own perspectives and brought their students unique and diverse learning experiences.These struggles and reconceptualizations are believed to be the result of teachers’evaluative,identifying and pedagogical culture-cognitions.
文摘Curriculum design is an aspect of education profession which focuses on developing curricula for students.Educators will take many factors in consideration when design a curriculum.In practical teaching,teacher as decision makers to design an appropriate curricu lum and teaching activities play an important part in the whole teaching and learning.Many classroom teachers are working with students of different levels of ability,and they need to be able to adjust the curriculum to keep all of the students engaged and learning.It may also be necessary to change the pace of a curriculum to deal with problems as they arise.The essay analyse five parts in designing the curriculum as a teacher decision maker and get a conclusion according to the whole analysis course.
文摘This study aims to explore the effect of project-based teaching methods on improving students’ abilities in normal universities. This study delves into the practice teaching system based on ability training implemented in normal universities, examining the application of this teaching model in teacher education and the potential challenges it may encounter. Our case study reveals that the Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach can effectively transform students from passive recipients of knowledge into active problem solvers, thereby enhancing their critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. However, challenges do exist, including ensuring active participation from all students, providing equal opportunities for each student to develop and showcase their abilities, and completing complex projects within a limited timeframe. Therefore, teachers may need to adjust their teaching strategies, and schools need to provide more resources and support. These adjustments can help the practice teaching system based on ability training better serve teacher education and offer students a higher-quality educational experience.
文摘近年,技术的快速发展、制造材料的不断丰富及应用成本的逐渐降低,为人们自己动手设计、制作与创造产品提供了更多可能,也推动了美国"创客行动"的兴起与发展。自2013年以来,美国越来越多的中小学开始加入"创客行动",实施"创客教育",将"基于创造的学习(Learning by Making)"视作学生真正需要的学习方式。本研究通过对美国中小学实施创客教育的理论研究成果及实践案例的分析,旨在对美国中小学创客教育的内涵、特征与实施路径进行梳理与总结。研究表明:美国中小学"创客教育"认为"基于创造的学习"是人类最基本的学习方式,创造是学习的途径,创造的产品即学习成果;全人发展是创客教育的根本目标,主要通过学生全身心投入到独立或协同创造进程得以实现;技术支持对于创客教育不可或缺,同时技术产品又可成为创造的目标指向。教育目标、情境及资源的整合性,学习过程与教学方式的开放性,教育过程的专业化是美国中小学创客教育的三大关键特征。此外,美国中小学创客教育的实施主要依托于精心设计的创客项目,教师对学生创造过程的专业化指导,以及来自政策、资金、人力、物力等多维度的支持。