This study investigated the effect of a visual memory training program on Chinese handwriting performance among primary school students with dyslexia in Hong Kong. Eight students of Grade 2 to 3 who were diagnosed wit...This study investigated the effect of a visual memory training program on Chinese handwriting performance among primary school students with dyslexia in Hong Kong. Eight students of Grade 2 to 3 who were diagnosed with dyslexia were recruited. All participants received six sessions of training, which composed of 30-minute computerized game-based visual memory training and 30-minute Chinese character segmentation training. Visual perceptual skills and Chinese handwriting performance were assessed before and after the training, as well as three weeks after training using the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (3rd edition) (TVPS-3) and the Chinese Handwriting Analysis System (CHAS). In comparing the pre- and post-training results, paired t-tests revealed significant improvements in visual memory skills, as well as handwriting speed, pause time and pen pressure after the training. There was no significant improvement in handwriting accuracy or legibility. The improved visual memory and handwriting performance did not show a significant drop at the follow-up assessments. This study showed promising results on a structured program to improve the Chinese handwriting performance, mainly in speed, of primary school children. The improvements appeared to be well-sustained after the training program. There is a need to further study the long-term effect of the program through a randomized controlled trial study.展开更多
An empirical survey among 219 school students in the framework of L2 Motivational Self System found that Ideal L2 Self,Ought-to L2 Self and L2 Learning Experience in the System make different contributions to L2 motiv...An empirical survey among 219 school students in the framework of L2 Motivational Self System found that Ideal L2 Self,Ought-to L2 Self and L2 Learning Experience in the System make different contributions to L2 motivation respectively and L2 Learning Experience is the largest contributor to L2 motivation for primary and middle school students.The pedagogical implications are also suggested.展开更多
Pygmalion Effect refers to the expectation from teachers have stimulative effects on students' learning. English educa-tion of junior middle school has its unique nature, and the phenomenon of having trouble in le...Pygmalion Effect refers to the expectation from teachers have stimulative effects on students' learning. English educa-tion of junior middle school has its unique nature, and the phenomenon of having trouble in learning English in middle school stu-dents exists generally. So, the key point of this research is how the students use Pygmalion Effect to improve their English Learn-ing.展开更多
A specific application of task-based learning in teaching vocabulary to young learners and a complete task cycle using role play to present vocabulary in China's private language school would be described in the s...A specific application of task-based learning in teaching vocabulary to young learners and a complete task cycle using role play to present vocabulary in China's private language school would be described in the study. The participants aged between 7 and 9 are thought to be starters according to their language competence in Common European Framework of Reference for language. The rationale for stages in the task cycle will be fully explored with reference to Piaget and Vygotsky's theory in teaching young learners. The advantages of the adoption of TBL with young learners will be illustrated and some possible problems in implementing TBL in China, a representative country of Confucian-heritage culture would also be discussed in the paper. The study indicates that young learners in China are quite welcome this new approach in their English classes, but the targeted learners' age and background information need to be taken into consideration when actually implement this approach.展开更多
As a form of teacher leadership,class teacher(banzhuren)leadership has not received sufficient attention in academia.In order to delineate the paths and practices of the class teacher in exercising leadership for impr...As a form of teacher leadership,class teacher(banzhuren)leadership has not received sufficient attention in academia.In order to delineate the paths and practices of the class teacher in exercising leadership for improving student learning,this study applies the multiple case studies approach along with in-depth interviews so as to understand this phenomenon thoroughly.The findings suggest that moral management,routine management,collaboration with subject teachers and parents,facilitation of collaboration among students and other leadership strategies can effectively contribute to student learning in these schools.The theoretical and practical implication of this study is also discussed to facilitate research in this regard.展开更多
文摘This study investigated the effect of a visual memory training program on Chinese handwriting performance among primary school students with dyslexia in Hong Kong. Eight students of Grade 2 to 3 who were diagnosed with dyslexia were recruited. All participants received six sessions of training, which composed of 30-minute computerized game-based visual memory training and 30-minute Chinese character segmentation training. Visual perceptual skills and Chinese handwriting performance were assessed before and after the training, as well as three weeks after training using the Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (3rd edition) (TVPS-3) and the Chinese Handwriting Analysis System (CHAS). In comparing the pre- and post-training results, paired t-tests revealed significant improvements in visual memory skills, as well as handwriting speed, pause time and pen pressure after the training. There was no significant improvement in handwriting accuracy or legibility. The improved visual memory and handwriting performance did not show a significant drop at the follow-up assessments. This study showed promising results on a structured program to improve the Chinese handwriting performance, mainly in speed, of primary school children. The improvements appeared to be well-sustained after the training program. There is a need to further study the long-term effect of the program through a randomized controlled trial study.
文摘An empirical survey among 219 school students in the framework of L2 Motivational Self System found that Ideal L2 Self,Ought-to L2 Self and L2 Learning Experience in the System make different contributions to L2 motivation respectively and L2 Learning Experience is the largest contributor to L2 motivation for primary and middle school students.The pedagogical implications are also suggested.
文摘Pygmalion Effect refers to the expectation from teachers have stimulative effects on students' learning. English educa-tion of junior middle school has its unique nature, and the phenomenon of having trouble in learning English in middle school stu-dents exists generally. So, the key point of this research is how the students use Pygmalion Effect to improve their English Learn-ing.
文摘A specific application of task-based learning in teaching vocabulary to young learners and a complete task cycle using role play to present vocabulary in China's private language school would be described in the study. The participants aged between 7 and 9 are thought to be starters according to their language competence in Common European Framework of Reference for language. The rationale for stages in the task cycle will be fully explored with reference to Piaget and Vygotsky's theory in teaching young learners. The advantages of the adoption of TBL with young learners will be illustrated and some possible problems in implementing TBL in China, a representative country of Confucian-heritage culture would also be discussed in the paper. The study indicates that young learners in China are quite welcome this new approach in their English classes, but the targeted learners' age and background information need to be taken into consideration when actually implement this approach.
文摘As a form of teacher leadership,class teacher(banzhuren)leadership has not received sufficient attention in academia.In order to delineate the paths and practices of the class teacher in exercising leadership for improving student learning,this study applies the multiple case studies approach along with in-depth interviews so as to understand this phenomenon thoroughly.The findings suggest that moral management,routine management,collaboration with subject teachers and parents,facilitation of collaboration among students and other leadership strategies can effectively contribute to student learning in these schools.The theoretical and practical implication of this study is also discussed to facilitate research in this regard.
