This study explores the design of functional health science games from the perspective of constructivist learning theory,with a particular focus on card-based gameplay.Using antibiotic-resistant bacteria and phage the...This study explores the design of functional health science games from the perspective of constructivist learning theory,with a particular focus on card-based gameplay.Using antibiotic-resistant bacteria and phage therapy as thematic content,the research proposes three core design principles:interactive exploratory environments,progressively challenging yet controllable level structures,and trial-and-error-based learning.These principles are applied in the prototype game Night of Hospital.The study details the design process across three key dimensions—visual environment,level mechanics,and deck-building systems—and demonstrates how knowledge construction can be embedded within the game system.The findings provide a viable framework for enhancing both the educational impact and entertainment value of science communication games.展开更多
In light of the main characteristics of EST texts, this paper uses the constructivism translatology to guide the translation of EST into Chinese. Regarding EST translation as a communication in the field of science an...In light of the main characteristics of EST texts, this paper uses the constructivism translatology to guide the translation of EST into Chinese. Regarding EST translation as a communication in the field of science and technology, the author adopts the three constructivism translation criteria to evaluate the translation, and draws to the conclusion that constructivist the three constructivist translation criteria could guide effectively the translation of EST.展开更多
Building effective leadership in a constructivist classroom requires emotional intelligence capabilities,namely,vision,flexibility,motivation and empathy.Distributed leadership,constituted by relating,visioning,invent...Building effective leadership in a constructivist classroom requires emotional intelligence capabilities,namely,vision,flexibility,motivation and empathy.Distributed leadership,constituted by relating,visioning,inventing,sense-making,plays an important role in the different phases of constructivist teaching.Combination of distributed leadership and constructivist teaching is of considerable value to a constructivist teacher.展开更多
A growing number of studies are now emphasizing the critical importance of learning and knowledge accumulation for firm-level competitiveness. Despite the growing awareness, relatively fewer project-based firms have i...A growing number of studies are now emphasizing the critical importance of learning and knowledge accumulation for firm-level competitiveness. Despite the growing awareness, relatively fewer project-based firms have institutionalized mechanisms to systematically capture new project knowledge and re-use it to improve the execution of subsequent projects. The peculiarity of projects presents unique challenges that make the cognitive approach to learning difficult to implement. As such, researchers are recommending the social constructivist perspective of learning as the most viable strategy for cultivating learning within and across projects. However, scant work has been undertaken from this sociological perspective to analyze how temporary organizations manage knowledge arising from and relating to projects. From this standpoint, the aim of this paper is to discuss the learning mechanisms of construction firms. The study adopted a quantitative strategy by employing a questionnaire survey into the learning practices of construction projects in Ghana. Drawing on preliminary findings from the literature, the study proposes a model for cultivating learning within projects from the social constructivist viewpoint. In the model, project management practitioners can purposefully nurture or structure a project learning activity through four mechanisms <em>viz</em>.: <em>institutionalization, externalization, socialization and internalization</em>. The proposed model is subsequently validated in an empirical study into the learning practices during the implementation of construction projects in Ghana. Based on the empirical results, it seems that knowledge sharing and transfers through the four aforementioned learning mechanisms proposed by the model are highly regarded within project management practice in Ghana.展开更多
This article evaluated the constructivist pedagogical effectiveness of a TM-aided specialized translation project tested on 16 undergraduates at a technological university using student reflections and the questionnai...This article evaluated the constructivist pedagogical effectiveness of a TM-aided specialized translation project tested on 16 undergraduates at a technological university using student reflections and the questionnaire for qualitative analysis. The results showed that TMs-students-instructor interaction facilitated the learning of specialized translation strategies, meeting the constructivist educational principle of ＂interaction＂. In addition, students effectively constructed new translation knowledge through the negotiation of the differences between student and professional translators＇ translations, concurring with the constructivist educational principle of ＂conflict resolution＂. Finally, students successfully learned technical skills of the Trados tool through hands-on practice, and cognitively acquired specialized translation knowledge through reflections writing and oral presentations, fitting the constructivist educational principle of ＂active participation＂. Overall, most students＇ positive responses justified the constructive educational effectiveness of TM-aided specialized translation through TMs consultation, peer help and the instructor support in the self-paced and student-centered learning environment.展开更多
The traditional English teaching methods are mainly based on teachers＇ words and students＇ listening type. Neither the quality of teaching can be guaranteed, nor are students＇ thinking ability and innovation develo...The traditional English teaching methods are mainly based on teachers＇ words and students＇ listening type. Neither the quality of teaching can be guaranteed, nor are students＇ thinking ability and innovation developed. To change this situation, many educators have done a lot of research and exploration from both theoretical and practical aspects, of which constructivist theory is one of main results. Constructivist theory emphasizes that leaming is a process of knowledge acquisition. Knowledge can not only get from teachers, but also requires learners to learn from others＇ help in some particular context, with the necessary leaming materials, and through a way of meaning construction. Besides, it has important reference and inspiration effects on discipline study and conducting educational research.展开更多
This paper focuses on English homework design in compulsory education under the“Double Reduction”policy.It first analyzes the research background and significance,reviews relevant literature at home and abroad,and p...This paper focuses on English homework design in compulsory education under the“Double Reduction”policy.It first analyzes the research background and significance,reviews relevant literature at home and abroad,and points out existing problems.Then,based on constructivist learning theory,multiple intelligences theory,and formative assessment theory,it proposes design principles like reducing burden and increasing efficiency,and design strategies such as layered design.Although the research has limitations,it provides theoretical and practical references for English education reform.展开更多
文摘This study explores the design of functional health science games from the perspective of constructivist learning theory,with a particular focus on card-based gameplay.Using antibiotic-resistant bacteria and phage therapy as thematic content,the research proposes three core design principles:interactive exploratory environments,progressively challenging yet controllable level structures,and trial-and-error-based learning.These principles are applied in the prototype game Night of Hospital.The study details the design process across three key dimensions—visual environment,level mechanics,and deck-building systems—and demonstrates how knowledge construction can be embedded within the game system.The findings provide a viable framework for enhancing both the educational impact and entertainment value of science communication games.
文摘In light of the main characteristics of EST texts, this paper uses the constructivism translatology to guide the translation of EST into Chinese. Regarding EST translation as a communication in the field of science and technology, the author adopts the three constructivism translation criteria to evaluate the translation, and draws to the conclusion that constructivist the three constructivist translation criteria could guide effectively the translation of EST.
文摘Building effective leadership in a constructivist classroom requires emotional intelligence capabilities,namely,vision,flexibility,motivation and empathy.Distributed leadership,constituted by relating,visioning,inventing,sense-making,plays an important role in the different phases of constructivist teaching.Combination of distributed leadership and constructivist teaching is of considerable value to a constructivist teacher.
文摘A growing number of studies are now emphasizing the critical importance of learning and knowledge accumulation for firm-level competitiveness. Despite the growing awareness, relatively fewer project-based firms have institutionalized mechanisms to systematically capture new project knowledge and re-use it to improve the execution of subsequent projects. The peculiarity of projects presents unique challenges that make the cognitive approach to learning difficult to implement. As such, researchers are recommending the social constructivist perspective of learning as the most viable strategy for cultivating learning within and across projects. However, scant work has been undertaken from this sociological perspective to analyze how temporary organizations manage knowledge arising from and relating to projects. From this standpoint, the aim of this paper is to discuss the learning mechanisms of construction firms. The study adopted a quantitative strategy by employing a questionnaire survey into the learning practices of construction projects in Ghana. Drawing on preliminary findings from the literature, the study proposes a model for cultivating learning within projects from the social constructivist viewpoint. In the model, project management practitioners can purposefully nurture or structure a project learning activity through four mechanisms <em>viz</em>.: <em>institutionalization, externalization, socialization and internalization</em>. The proposed model is subsequently validated in an empirical study into the learning practices during the implementation of construction projects in Ghana. Based on the empirical results, it seems that knowledge sharing and transfers through the four aforementioned learning mechanisms proposed by the model are highly regarded within project management practice in Ghana.
文摘This article evaluated the constructivist pedagogical effectiveness of a TM-aided specialized translation project tested on 16 undergraduates at a technological university using student reflections and the questionnaire for qualitative analysis. The results showed that TMs-students-instructor interaction facilitated the learning of specialized translation strategies, meeting the constructivist educational principle of ＂interaction＂. In addition, students effectively constructed new translation knowledge through the negotiation of the differences between student and professional translators＇ translations, concurring with the constructivist educational principle of ＂conflict resolution＂. Finally, students successfully learned technical skills of the Trados tool through hands-on practice, and cognitively acquired specialized translation knowledge through reflections writing and oral presentations, fitting the constructivist educational principle of ＂active participation＂. Overall, most students＇ positive responses justified the constructive educational effectiveness of TM-aided specialized translation through TMs consultation, peer help and the instructor support in the self-paced and student-centered learning environment.
文摘The traditional English teaching methods are mainly based on teachers＇ words and students＇ listening type. Neither the quality of teaching can be guaranteed, nor are students＇ thinking ability and innovation developed. To change this situation, many educators have done a lot of research and exploration from both theoretical and practical aspects, of which constructivist theory is one of main results. Constructivist theory emphasizes that leaming is a process of knowledge acquisition. Knowledge can not only get from teachers, but also requires learners to learn from others＇ help in some particular context, with the necessary leaming materials, and through a way of meaning construction. Besides, it has important reference and inspiration effects on discipline study and conducting educational research.
文摘This paper focuses on English homework design in compulsory education under the“Double Reduction”policy.It first analyzes the research background and significance,reviews relevant literature at home and abroad,and points out existing problems.Then,based on constructivist learning theory,multiple intelligences theory,and formative assessment theory,it proposes design principles like reducing burden and increasing efficiency,and design strategies such as layered design.Although the research has limitations,it provides theoretical and practical references for English education reform.
