Background: Today’s parents belong to the digital generation and regularly use the Internet as a source of information. Parents’ quests for health-related online information comprise an effort to manage symptoms of ...Background: Today’s parents belong to the digital generation and regularly use the Internet as a source of information. Parents’ quests for health-related online information comprise an effort to manage symptoms of illness or address questions about child development which may be an expression of self-management or self-care. Purpose: This study aims to describe health and child development related Internet search patterns used by parents of children ages zero to six, and further, how the obtained information was used in contacts with Child Health Care. Design and Methods: A two-step mixed- method approach is used in this study, comprising both a quantitative and a qualitative approach. First, a questionnaire was distributed to parents (n = 800) at 13 health centers in a medium sized county in Sweden. Second, one narrative interview with two parents total was conducted. Descriptive and non-parametric statistics were calculated, and qualitative manifest content analyses were performed. Results: A total of 687 completed the questionnaire, which corresponds to a response rate of 86%. The results show that 97% used the Internet for health-related and developmental child issues. The results show that parents often look at basic tips and the Internet is seen as a fast and accessible forum to obtain information. Parents often initiated their Internet searches using Google search for the specific subject, but the most common and most used website (used by 95% of parents), was the Swedish health site 1177.se. 98.4% of parents evaluated the general information searches they made on the Internet as reliable despite only 31% of the parents checking to see if the websites they used were scientifically based. Parents (81.7%) stated that they wanted their Child Health Nurses (CHN) to give them recommendations for valid websites. Conclusions: The results in this study show that, on the one hand, the Internet could strengthen parental knowledge (support self-care capacity), but, on the other hand, the found information could worry them and increase their anxiety—negatively affected self-care capacity. The parents suggested that the information should be double-checked to establish trust and develop self-care knowledge. Having a good resource to rely on, such as personal contact with a CHN, or using reliable websites seems to strengthen and reassure parents.展开更多
Background Clonorchiasis is an important foodborne parasitic disease in China caused by Clonorchis sinensis.Accurate and rapid diagnosis of this disease is vital for treatment and control.Traditional fecal examination...Background Clonorchiasis is an important foodborne parasitic disease in China caused by Clonorchis sinensis.Accurate and rapid diagnosis of this disease is vital for treatment and control.Traditional fecal examination methods,such as the Kato-Katz(KK)method,are labor-intensive,time-consuming,and have limited acceptance.The FA280,an advanced automated fecal analyzer,increases efficiency while significantly reducing labor load.This study aims to evaluate its performance,applicability,and scalability in clonorchiasis diagnosis to explore its potential application in the future.Methods A mixed-methods study integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches was conducted.The quantitative component consisted of a cross-sectional survey in Xinhui District,Guangdong,China,to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the FA280.The positive rate and agreement between the FA280 and the KK method were evaluated using McNemar’s test.Additionally,Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to analyze the consistency of positive results between the two methods across various eggs per gram(EPG)groups under different cut-off values.The qualitative component included semi-structured individual interviews with medical staff and institutional administrators to examine the FA280’s applicability and potential for broader adoption,with thematic analysis of the data.Results In the quantitative study of 1000 participants,both the FA280 and KK methods detected clonorchiasis with a positive rate of 10.0%,achieving 96.8%agreement and showing no significant difference(P>0.999).The kappa value was 0.82(95%confidence interval:0.76-0.88),indicating a strong agreement between the methods.The agreement rate for positive results between the two methods was significantly higher in the high infection intensity group compared to the low infection intensity group(P<0.05).The qualitative study,which involved interviews with three medical staff and two administrators revealed that the FA280 outperformed the KK method in testing procedures,detection results,and user acceptance.The benefits,challenges,and suggestions of FA280 promotion were also emphasized.Conclusions This study demonstrated the FA280’s application value in clonorchiasis diagnosis by assessing its detection performance,applicability,and scalability.These findings contribute to the future prevention and control of the disease.展开更多
In European higher education,application of information technology,concentration on the learning-processes,consistent implementation,transfer learning,case-based learning,autonomous learning has been extensively studi...In European higher education,application of information technology,concentration on the learning-processes,consistent implementation,transfer learning,case-based learning,autonomous learning has been extensively studied in the last decade.Educational sciences based on neuroscientific findings use brain-based learning and teaching,including integrated thematic instructions and emotion-theory.Elements essential to this strategy,such as theory and methods for learning,competencies,attitudes,social reality,and a metadiscourse are described herein.Research on learning tends to focus on declarative knowledge,associative learning with conditional stimuli,and procedural knowledge with polythematic/crosslinking thinking.Research on competencies:In research on competencies(e.g.,for clinical reasoning,decision-making),intuitive and analytical components are studied.As repeated presentation and exercising of clinical cases is crucial for an efficient learning process,the implementation of interactive scenarios including affectively involving didactics is considered.For competence-development observational methods,questionnaires/item sets or factors have to be targeted and empirically validated.Attitudes and social reality:Clinical decision-making,identification processes and attitudes(“Hidden curriculum”),as well as secondary socialization processes(integration of social norms,values,preparation of role-acquisition,occupational role)are studied via process research,conceptual research,and observational methods.With respect to social reality research,conscious and unconscious bargaining processes have to be taken into account.Methodology:Neuroscience-memory,neuronal,molecular biology,and computer science(Neurocircuits)are integrated into observational process research(e.g.,affective-cognitive interface,identification processes)and conceptual research is added and studied on the meta-level,including discussion of research paradigms.This discussion provides ongoing feedback to projects in a hermeneutic circle.展开更多
Despite several national programs to reduce infant mortality, India had repeatedly failed to achieve its set targets for infant mortality. There are approximately one million neonatal deaths in India each year which a...Despite several national programs to reduce infant mortality, India had repeatedly failed to achieve its set targets for infant mortality. There are approximately one million neonatal deaths in India each year which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the infant deaths in India. India’s current trajectories of neonatal and infant mortality rates make it unlikely that it will achieve its targets for infant mortality rate for 2015 set under the Millennium Development Goals. Since two-thirds of infant deaths in India are neonatal deaths, implementation of effective neonatal care strategies would be essential to reduce infant mortality considerably. The history of child health services in India suggests an inattention to qualitative parameters, hindering a reversal of its failures. We discuss a format of mixed-methods participatory research, integrated with routine district level household surveys (DLHS), as a model of health services research which would better delineate the problems encountered in delivering effective newborn care at the primary care level.展开更多
A mixed-methods research design was employed to investigate the association between depression and Facebook use. An online questionnaire was completed by 135 participants from a medium-sized Australian university. Fol...A mixed-methods research design was employed to investigate the association between depression and Facebook use. An online questionnaire was completed by 135 participants from a medium-sized Australian university. Follow-up semi-structured interviews were conducted with 4 of 10 participants who volunteered to be interviewed. Although 25% of students were identified as at-risk for depression, quantitative analyses revealed no significant differences in Facebook use for at-risk versus not at-risk participants. None of the 5 at-risk students who volunteered to be interviewed actually responded to repeated attempts to make an interview time, whereas 4/5 not-at-risk students were interviewed. Notably, discrepancies in Facebook use reported in self- report questionnaire and interview data were revealed, which have implications for researchers when interpreting self-report Facebook usage data.展开更多
Mangrove utilization and management were observed done by men and women depending on their needs and priorities in Casiguran, Aurora. This study, therefore, tried to investigate the gender roles in the utilization and...Mangrove utilization and management were observed done by men and women depending on their needs and priorities in Casiguran, Aurora. This study, therefore, tried to investigate the gender roles in the utilization and management of mangrove forests, the existing mangrove management practices and their challenges, and the relationship between gender and mangrove resources management. A mixed-method approach was used and data were obtained through triangulation. Respondents were obtained through snowball sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire with a few open-ended questions. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents were women (60.7%) and residents of Brgy. Esteves (52.5%) live within or near the mangrove forest. Mostly married (59%) who were providing food and income for the family. They utilized mangrove woods (58.20%) with an average quantity of less than 10 board feet (34.4%) for cooking (40.2%). Roots were utilized in minimal amounts (2.50%) for mythical, medicine, and cork purposes. Mollusks (93.44%), commonly bivalves (93.4%), were primarily gleaned by women for food consumption (93.4%) and as a source of income (93. 61%). On the other hand, catching of crabs (57.4%) for consumption (56.6%) and as a source of income (14.8%) and catching of fish (31.1%) for consumption (27.9%) were done by men. Both genders were involved in mangrove management practices, although only 65% of them had actual involvement in mangrove planting, 19% in mangrove nursery development and maintenance, and 16% in mangrove plantation maintenance. Challenges in management include low survival rate of planted mangroves (33%), lack of maintenance activity (20%), and lack of funds for mobilization (20%). A chi-square test of independence revealed that both men and women have no significant difference in their involvement in nursery establishment and maintenance, mangrove planting, and plantation management.展开更多
The engagement of students is a recognised challenge for teachers.Technology offers some practical student engagement tools,and this paper examines the use of low-stakes online tests and immediate dialogic feedback to...The engagement of students is a recognised challenge for teachers.Technology offers some practical student engagement tools,and this paper examines the use of low-stakes online tests and immediate dialogic feedback to improve behavioural engagement.The academic exploration of low-stakes tests and dialogic feedback has been extensive,and they are credible teaching tools.In this study,we explore the learning benefit of their combination.Postgraduate engineering students’self-reported and learning analytics data shows conclusive evidence of improved behavioural engagement.We measured a 500%increase in the Learning Management System(LMS)page views on the days when we ran the low-stakes tests(each worth 2%of the marks for the subject)and engaged in immediate dialogic feedback.To interpret these results,we draw on theories of behavioural engagement,low-stakes tests,and feedback.We conclude that the combination of low-stakes tests and immediate feedback improves student behavioural engagement.展开更多
This study investigates the impact of an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum on the innovative thinking abilities of elementary school students.Employing a mixed-methods research design,the study compares an experimenta...This study investigates the impact of an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum on the innovative thinking abilities of elementary school students.Employing a mixed-methods research design,the study compares an experimental group engaged in an integrated STEM curriculum with a control group following a traditional curriculum.Quantitative data,collected through pre-and post-implementation assessments,indicate a significant enhancement in innovative thinking abilities among students in the experimental group.Qualitative data,derived from interviews and focus groups,reveal improvements in student engagement,problem-solving skills,and interdisciplinary learning experiences.The study discusses the implications of these findings,highlighting the advantages and challenges of interdisciplinary curriculum design.It concludes with recommendations for educational practice and suggestions for future research.Limitations of the study and the need for longitudinal research are also addressed.展开更多
The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investiga...The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate the application and impact of digital resources on learning outcomes within higher education settings.Quantitative data from surveys indicated a positive correlation between digital resource usage and learning motivation,with students demonstrating higher knowledge retention and engagement levels.Qualitative interviews highlighted themes such as personalization,engagement,and the challenges of the digital divide and professional development needs.The research underscores the importance of strategic integration,equitable access,and ongoing support for educators and students.Recommendations for higher education institutions and policy makers include improving digital access,fostering a culture of innovation,and providing professional development opportunities.The study also identifies areas for future research,such as the long-term impact of digital resources and the potential of emerging technologies.展开更多
The study investigates the impact of personalized learning path design on students’self-learning abilities(SLA)within online education platforms.Employing a mixed-methods approach,the research examines the effectiven...The study investigates the impact of personalized learning path design on students’self-learning abilities(SLA)within online education platforms.Employing a mixed-methods approach,the research examines the effectiveness of personalized learning through quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with a diverse sample of online learners.The findings indicate that personalized learning path design significantly enhances students’self-efficacy,engagement,and satisfaction,leading to improved SLA.The study’s conceptual model and empirical data support the hypothesis that personalization in learning environments fosters self-directed learning skills.The discussion highlights the implications for educational practice,emphasizing the need for online platforms to prioritize personalization and for educators to adapt their teaching methods to support diverse learner needs.The research also acknowledges limitations and suggests future directions,including longitudinal studies and expanded participant demographics.The study concludes that personalized learning path design is a promising strategy for online education platforms to empower learners and promote lifelong learning skills.展开更多
This study investigates the impact of Teacher Professional Development(TPD)on teaching quality and student learning outcomes.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach,the research draws on quantitative data from standardized...This study investigates the impact of Teacher Professional Development(TPD)on teaching quality and student learning outcomes.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach,the research draws on quantitative data from standardized test scores and qualitative insights from teacher interviews and classroom observations.The findings indicate a strong positive correlation between TPD,as measured by self-assessment and peer evaluation,and improvements in teaching practices.These enhancements in teaching quality are further shown to have a significant impact on student learning outcomes,including academic achievement,critical thinking,and engagement.The study also presents case studies that highlight the transformative potential of TPD in various educational contexts.Limitations include the generalizability of the sample and the correlational nature of the study design.The research concludes with policy implications,emphasizing the need for increased investment in TPD,customization of TPD programs,and the promotion of a collaborative culture within schools.Future research directions are suggested to further explore the long-term effects of TPD and the most effective models for professional development.展开更多
This study presents an in-depth examination of the impact of educational gamification on middle school students’learning motivation through a mixed-methods approach.The integration of quantitative survey data and qua...This study presents an in-depth examination of the impact of educational gamification on middle school students’learning motivation through a mixed-methods approach.The integration of quantitative survey data and qualitative interviews and observations revealed that gamification significantly enhances intrinsic motivation by increasing interest and engagement in a learning environment.The study also found that gamification indirectly boosts extrinsic motivation through the augmentation of social interaction and learning engagement.Structural equation modeling underscored the direct and indirect effects of gamification on learning motivation.The findings suggest that educators should integrate gamification elements into their teaching designs,focus on fulfilling students’psychological needs for autonomy,competence,and relatedness,and leverage social interactions to foster motivation.The study’s contributions to the educational field include empirical evidence of gamification’s impact and a multidimensional perspective that strengthens the depth of understanding in the application of gamification.However,the study acknowledges limitations such as potential biases and a non-representative sample,calling for future research to address these issues through broader and longitudinal studies.展开更多
With the rapid advancement of Internet technology,cyberspace has emerged as an indispensable component of modern society,profoundly altering the lifestyles,work patterns,and social interactions of Chinese college stud...With the rapid advancement of Internet technology,cyberspace has emerged as an indispensable component of modern society,profoundly altering the lifestyles,work patterns,and social interactions of Chinese college students.However,according to scholarly investigations,there exists an issue of excessive dependency on cyberspace and cyber addition among this group.This study investigated the intensity of cyber addition and associated psychological concerns among Chinese college students,employing a mixed-methods research design that integrated both questionnaire surveys and interviews.The findings revealed that Chinese college students exhibited a moderate level of cyber addition,particularly in terms of psychological dimensions where the intensity was higher.Conversely,the intensity of cyber addition was relatively lower in terms of socialization.Interviews further substantiated the survey results,shedding light on the students’complex attitudes and concerns regarding cyber addition.This study serves to enhance awareness among both students and educators regarding the problem of cyber addition and provides a scientific basis for formulating effective intervention strategies.展开更多
This paper reports on a mixed method inquiry into the use of vocabulary learning strategies and their development as strategic vocabulary learners in a key middle school on the Chinese mainland. In the inquiry, 475 fi...This paper reports on a mixed method inquiry into the use of vocabulary learning strategies and their development as strategic vocabulary learners in a key middle school on the Chinese mainland. In the inquiry, 475 first year junior secondary school pupils （247 boys and 228 girls） were surveyed about their strategy use in learning English vocabulary. Sixteen pupils （8 boys and 8 girls） participated in paired semi-structured interviews about their experiences of learning English vocabulary. Drawing on socio-cultural perspectives on language learning, the inquiry established the interconnections between the participants＇ strategy use and beliefs and identified the roles that agency played in their vocabulary learning. The analysis of interview data further revealed that the participants＇ strategy use emerged from interaction between their agency and the mediation of contextual resources and social agents including parents and teachers. These findings suggest that it is important for language teachers to collaborate with social agents such as parents in their efforts to support young learners＇ strategic vocabulary learning.展开更多
文摘Background: Today’s parents belong to the digital generation and regularly use the Internet as a source of information. Parents’ quests for health-related online information comprise an effort to manage symptoms of illness or address questions about child development which may be an expression of self-management or self-care. Purpose: This study aims to describe health and child development related Internet search patterns used by parents of children ages zero to six, and further, how the obtained information was used in contacts with Child Health Care. Design and Methods: A two-step mixed- method approach is used in this study, comprising both a quantitative and a qualitative approach. First, a questionnaire was distributed to parents (n = 800) at 13 health centers in a medium sized county in Sweden. Second, one narrative interview with two parents total was conducted. Descriptive and non-parametric statistics were calculated, and qualitative manifest content analyses were performed. Results: A total of 687 completed the questionnaire, which corresponds to a response rate of 86%. The results show that 97% used the Internet for health-related and developmental child issues. The results show that parents often look at basic tips and the Internet is seen as a fast and accessible forum to obtain information. Parents often initiated their Internet searches using Google search for the specific subject, but the most common and most used website (used by 95% of parents), was the Swedish health site 1177.se. 98.4% of parents evaluated the general information searches they made on the Internet as reliable despite only 31% of the parents checking to see if the websites they used were scientifically based. Parents (81.7%) stated that they wanted their Child Health Nurses (CHN) to give them recommendations for valid websites. Conclusions: The results in this study show that, on the one hand, the Internet could strengthen parental knowledge (support self-care capacity), but, on the other hand, the found information could worry them and increase their anxiety—negatively affected self-care capacity. The parents suggested that the information should be double-checked to establish trust and develop self-care knowledge. Having a good resource to rely on, such as personal contact with a CHN, or using reliable websites seems to strengthen and reassure parents.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2022A1515010042)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.82073665).
文摘Background Clonorchiasis is an important foodborne parasitic disease in China caused by Clonorchis sinensis.Accurate and rapid diagnosis of this disease is vital for treatment and control.Traditional fecal examination methods,such as the Kato-Katz(KK)method,are labor-intensive,time-consuming,and have limited acceptance.The FA280,an advanced automated fecal analyzer,increases efficiency while significantly reducing labor load.This study aims to evaluate its performance,applicability,and scalability in clonorchiasis diagnosis to explore its potential application in the future.Methods A mixed-methods study integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches was conducted.The quantitative component consisted of a cross-sectional survey in Xinhui District,Guangdong,China,to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the FA280.The positive rate and agreement between the FA280 and the KK method were evaluated using McNemar’s test.Additionally,Pearson’s Chi-square test was used to analyze the consistency of positive results between the two methods across various eggs per gram(EPG)groups under different cut-off values.The qualitative component included semi-structured individual interviews with medical staff and institutional administrators to examine the FA280’s applicability and potential for broader adoption,with thematic analysis of the data.Results In the quantitative study of 1000 participants,both the FA280 and KK methods detected clonorchiasis with a positive rate of 10.0%,achieving 96.8%agreement and showing no significant difference(P>0.999).The kappa value was 0.82(95%confidence interval:0.76-0.88),indicating a strong agreement between the methods.The agreement rate for positive results between the two methods was significantly higher in the high infection intensity group compared to the low infection intensity group(P<0.05).The qualitative study,which involved interviews with three medical staff and two administrators revealed that the FA280 outperformed the KK method in testing procedures,detection results,and user acceptance.The benefits,challenges,and suggestions of FA280 promotion were also emphasized.Conclusions This study demonstrated the FA280’s application value in clonorchiasis diagnosis by assessing its detection performance,applicability,and scalability.These findings contribute to the future prevention and control of the disease.
文摘In European higher education,application of information technology,concentration on the learning-processes,consistent implementation,transfer learning,case-based learning,autonomous learning has been extensively studied in the last decade.Educational sciences based on neuroscientific findings use brain-based learning and teaching,including integrated thematic instructions and emotion-theory.Elements essential to this strategy,such as theory and methods for learning,competencies,attitudes,social reality,and a metadiscourse are described herein.Research on learning tends to focus on declarative knowledge,associative learning with conditional stimuli,and procedural knowledge with polythematic/crosslinking thinking.Research on competencies:In research on competencies(e.g.,for clinical reasoning,decision-making),intuitive and analytical components are studied.As repeated presentation and exercising of clinical cases is crucial for an efficient learning process,the implementation of interactive scenarios including affectively involving didactics is considered.For competence-development observational methods,questionnaires/item sets or factors have to be targeted and empirically validated.Attitudes and social reality:Clinical decision-making,identification processes and attitudes(“Hidden curriculum”),as well as secondary socialization processes(integration of social norms,values,preparation of role-acquisition,occupational role)are studied via process research,conceptual research,and observational methods.With respect to social reality research,conscious and unconscious bargaining processes have to be taken into account.Methodology:Neuroscience-memory,neuronal,molecular biology,and computer science(Neurocircuits)are integrated into observational process research(e.g.,affective-cognitive interface,identification processes)and conceptual research is added and studied on the meta-level,including discussion of research paradigms.This discussion provides ongoing feedback to projects in a hermeneutic circle.
文摘Despite several national programs to reduce infant mortality, India had repeatedly failed to achieve its set targets for infant mortality. There are approximately one million neonatal deaths in India each year which accounts for nearly two-thirds of the infant deaths in India. India’s current trajectories of neonatal and infant mortality rates make it unlikely that it will achieve its targets for infant mortality rate for 2015 set under the Millennium Development Goals. Since two-thirds of infant deaths in India are neonatal deaths, implementation of effective neonatal care strategies would be essential to reduce infant mortality considerably. The history of child health services in India suggests an inattention to qualitative parameters, hindering a reversal of its failures. We discuss a format of mixed-methods participatory research, integrated with routine district level household surveys (DLHS), as a model of health services research which would better delineate the problems encountered in delivering effective newborn care at the primary care level.
文摘A mixed-methods research design was employed to investigate the association between depression and Facebook use. An online questionnaire was completed by 135 participants from a medium-sized Australian university. Follow-up semi-structured interviews were conducted with 4 of 10 participants who volunteered to be interviewed. Although 25% of students were identified as at-risk for depression, quantitative analyses revealed no significant differences in Facebook use for at-risk versus not at-risk participants. None of the 5 at-risk students who volunteered to be interviewed actually responded to repeated attempts to make an interview time, whereas 4/5 not-at-risk students were interviewed. Notably, discrepancies in Facebook use reported in self- report questionnaire and interview data were revealed, which have implications for researchers when interpreting self-report Facebook usage data.
文摘Mangrove utilization and management were observed done by men and women depending on their needs and priorities in Casiguran, Aurora. This study, therefore, tried to investigate the gender roles in the utilization and management of mangrove forests, the existing mangrove management practices and their challenges, and the relationship between gender and mangrove resources management. A mixed-method approach was used and data were obtained through triangulation. Respondents were obtained through snowball sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire with a few open-ended questions. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents were women (60.7%) and residents of Brgy. Esteves (52.5%) live within or near the mangrove forest. Mostly married (59%) who were providing food and income for the family. They utilized mangrove woods (58.20%) with an average quantity of less than 10 board feet (34.4%) for cooking (40.2%). Roots were utilized in minimal amounts (2.50%) for mythical, medicine, and cork purposes. Mollusks (93.44%), commonly bivalves (93.4%), were primarily gleaned by women for food consumption (93.4%) and as a source of income (93. 61%). On the other hand, catching of crabs (57.4%) for consumption (56.6%) and as a source of income (14.8%) and catching of fish (31.1%) for consumption (27.9%) were done by men. Both genders were involved in mangrove management practices, although only 65% of them had actual involvement in mangrove planting, 19% in mangrove nursery development and maintenance, and 16% in mangrove plantation maintenance. Challenges in management include low survival rate of planted mangroves (33%), lack of maintenance activity (20%), and lack of funds for mobilization (20%). A chi-square test of independence revealed that both men and women have no significant difference in their involvement in nursery establishment and maintenance, mangrove planting, and plantation management.
文摘The engagement of students is a recognised challenge for teachers.Technology offers some practical student engagement tools,and this paper examines the use of low-stakes online tests and immediate dialogic feedback to improve behavioural engagement.The academic exploration of low-stakes tests and dialogic feedback has been extensive,and they are credible teaching tools.In this study,we explore the learning benefit of their combination.Postgraduate engineering students’self-reported and learning analytics data shows conclusive evidence of improved behavioural engagement.We measured a 500%increase in the Learning Management System(LMS)page views on the days when we ran the low-stakes tests(each worth 2%of the marks for the subject)and engaged in immediate dialogic feedback.To interpret these results,we draw on theories of behavioural engagement,low-stakes tests,and feedback.We conclude that the combination of low-stakes tests and immediate feedback improves student behavioural engagement.
文摘This study investigates the impact of an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum on the innovative thinking abilities of elementary school students.Employing a mixed-methods research design,the study compares an experimental group engaged in an integrated STEM curriculum with a control group following a traditional curriculum.Quantitative data,collected through pre-and post-implementation assessments,indicate a significant enhancement in innovative thinking abilities among students in the experimental group.Qualitative data,derived from interviews and focus groups,reveal improvements in student engagement,problem-solving skills,and interdisciplinary learning experiences.The study discusses the implications of these findings,highlighting the advantages and challenges of interdisciplinary curriculum design.It concludes with recommendations for educational practice and suggestions for future research.Limitations of the study and the need for longitudinal research are also addressed.
文摘The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate the application and impact of digital resources on learning outcomes within higher education settings.Quantitative data from surveys indicated a positive correlation between digital resource usage and learning motivation,with students demonstrating higher knowledge retention and engagement levels.Qualitative interviews highlighted themes such as personalization,engagement,and the challenges of the digital divide and professional development needs.The research underscores the importance of strategic integration,equitable access,and ongoing support for educators and students.Recommendations for higher education institutions and policy makers include improving digital access,fostering a culture of innovation,and providing professional development opportunities.The study also identifies areas for future research,such as the long-term impact of digital resources and the potential of emerging technologies.
文摘The study investigates the impact of personalized learning path design on students’self-learning abilities(SLA)within online education platforms.Employing a mixed-methods approach,the research examines the effectiveness of personalized learning through quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with a diverse sample of online learners.The findings indicate that personalized learning path design significantly enhances students’self-efficacy,engagement,and satisfaction,leading to improved SLA.The study’s conceptual model and empirical data support the hypothesis that personalization in learning environments fosters self-directed learning skills.The discussion highlights the implications for educational practice,emphasizing the need for online platforms to prioritize personalization and for educators to adapt their teaching methods to support diverse learner needs.The research also acknowledges limitations and suggests future directions,including longitudinal studies and expanded participant demographics.The study concludes that personalized learning path design is a promising strategy for online education platforms to empower learners and promote lifelong learning skills.
文摘This study investigates the impact of Teacher Professional Development(TPD)on teaching quality and student learning outcomes.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach,the research draws on quantitative data from standardized test scores and qualitative insights from teacher interviews and classroom observations.The findings indicate a strong positive correlation between TPD,as measured by self-assessment and peer evaluation,and improvements in teaching practices.These enhancements in teaching quality are further shown to have a significant impact on student learning outcomes,including academic achievement,critical thinking,and engagement.The study also presents case studies that highlight the transformative potential of TPD in various educational contexts.Limitations include the generalizability of the sample and the correlational nature of the study design.The research concludes with policy implications,emphasizing the need for increased investment in TPD,customization of TPD programs,and the promotion of a collaborative culture within schools.Future research directions are suggested to further explore the long-term effects of TPD and the most effective models for professional development.
文摘This study presents an in-depth examination of the impact of educational gamification on middle school students’learning motivation through a mixed-methods approach.The integration of quantitative survey data and qualitative interviews and observations revealed that gamification significantly enhances intrinsic motivation by increasing interest and engagement in a learning environment.The study also found that gamification indirectly boosts extrinsic motivation through the augmentation of social interaction and learning engagement.Structural equation modeling underscored the direct and indirect effects of gamification on learning motivation.The findings suggest that educators should integrate gamification elements into their teaching designs,focus on fulfilling students’psychological needs for autonomy,competence,and relatedness,and leverage social interactions to foster motivation.The study’s contributions to the educational field include empirical evidence of gamification’s impact and a multidimensional perspective that strengthens the depth of understanding in the application of gamification.However,the study acknowledges limitations such as potential biases and a non-representative sample,calling for future research to address these issues through broader and longitudinal studies.
基金This research was supported by the Guangdong Province 2021th Educational Science planning program“Morality Education Special”(Project number:2021JKDY071).
文摘With the rapid advancement of Internet technology,cyberspace has emerged as an indispensable component of modern society,profoundly altering the lifestyles,work patterns,and social interactions of Chinese college students.However,according to scholarly investigations,there exists an issue of excessive dependency on cyberspace and cyber addition among this group.This study investigated the intensity of cyber addition and associated psychological concerns among Chinese college students,employing a mixed-methods research design that integrated both questionnaire surveys and interviews.The findings revealed that Chinese college students exhibited a moderate level of cyber addition,particularly in terms of psychological dimensions where the intensity was higher.Conversely,the intensity of cyber addition was relatively lower in terms of socialization.Interviews further substantiated the survey results,shedding light on the students’complex attitudes and concerns regarding cyber addition.This study serves to enhance awareness among both students and educators regarding the problem of cyber addition and provides a scientific basis for formulating effective intervention strategies.
文摘This paper reports on a mixed method inquiry into the use of vocabulary learning strategies and their development as strategic vocabulary learners in a key middle school on the Chinese mainland. In the inquiry, 475 first year junior secondary school pupils （247 boys and 228 girls） were surveyed about their strategy use in learning English vocabulary. Sixteen pupils （8 boys and 8 girls） participated in paired semi-structured interviews about their experiences of learning English vocabulary. Drawing on socio-cultural perspectives on language learning, the inquiry established the interconnections between the participants＇ strategy use and beliefs and identified the roles that agency played in their vocabulary learning. The analysis of interview data further revealed that the participants＇ strategy use emerged from interaction between their agency and the mediation of contextual resources and social agents including parents and teachers. These findings suggest that it is important for language teachers to collaborate with social agents such as parents in their efforts to support young learners＇ strategic vocabulary learning.
