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Reflective Teaching or Teacher Authenticity: An Investigation of the Self
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
100-106
Received:
15 July 2015
Accepted:
20 July 2015
Published:
30 July 2015
Abstract: In the present paper, different views of reflective practice in literature are presented. It is argued that reflective practices are not a matter of casual reflection and taking others-directed decisions on courses of actions but are rather a systematic, critical and holistic approach to the appraisal of what teachers do in class. We will go on further to introduce a new concept of authenticity heavily influenced by the concept of critical reflection and will argue that teachers state of idealism is when they can obtain the best understanding of the self and the world around themselves. By getting to the self they set themselves free from the confinements of imitating the herd and consequently can become the transformers of the educational and social circles all with the aim of promoting the personal and social values of the learners who have an undeniable role in the future of any society. Later in the article, transformative learning theory and its four strands of thought as key issues in the process of teacher authentication are proposed.
Abstract: In the present paper, different views of reflective practice in literature are presented. It is argued that reflective practices are not a matter of casual reflection and taking others-directed decisions on courses of actions but are rather a systematic, critical and holistic approach to the appraisal of what teachers do in class. We will go on fur...
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The Impact of Thinking Maps on Enthusiasm, Attitude and Learning Style: An Action Research Study of Students in Management Course
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
107-113
Received:
18 August 2015
Accepted:
1 September 2015
Published:
11 September 2015
Abstract: Enthusiasm, attitude and learning style are the factors that make students are more eager learners and become active participants in their learning. Little research at higher education level considers Thinking Maps as a tool in teaching and learning. Thus, this action research investigates the impact of Thinking Maps on enthusiasm, attitude and Learning style of student in learning the Principles of Management. The results should assist the lecturer in make teaching is more students centered learning. Eight Thinking Maps were used as the mind mapping maps method to increase students ' enthusiasm and change attitude and Learning style. The sampling of eighty students from the same group was chosen for the study. Researcher uses three kinds of instruments in collecting the data, namely; lecturer's observations, reflection and pre and post intervention survey were used to record changes in enthusiasm, attitude and style for learning during study period. The result shows the students express their tendency to use Thinking Maps method in learning. Additionally, the students increase their enthusiast in learning principle of management but their attitude and learning style not much change.
Abstract: Enthusiasm, attitude and learning style are the factors that make students are more eager learners and become active participants in their learning. Little research at higher education level considers Thinking Maps as a tool in teaching and learning. Thus, this action research investigates the impact of Thinking Maps on enthusiasm, attitude and Lea...
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The Advantage and Development Strategy of China's Higher Education Overseas Consumption Service Trade
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
Pages:
114-118
Received:
14 August 2015
Accepted:
22 September 2015
Published:
9 October 2015
Abstract: Overseas consumption has become the most important way of international service trade in higher education. From the global perspective, there exists serious imbalance in the overseas consumption for higher education service trade. However, in the context of the growing popularity of global Chinese, the service our higher education provides for overseas students remain obvious prominent advantage in the term of traditional disciplines and service prices. Analysis of the advantages of the current higher education consumption in overseas service trade to develop and implement appropriate strategies is a very important and urgent practical issue for the promoting China's international trade in higher education services in the near future. The government must provide huge support for foreign students education system; colleges and universities must add international education, strengthen the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language, meet the students needs of local Chinese curriculum and discipline, so that a suitable learning and living environment for overseas studented can be created.
Abstract: Overseas consumption has become the most important way of international service trade in higher education. From the global perspective, there exists serious imbalance in the overseas consumption for higher education service trade. However, in the context of the growing popularity of global Chinese, the service our higher education provides for over...
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