Thematic Modules in an Asynchronous Learning Network: A Scandinavian Perspective on the Design of Introductory Courses

This paper discusses an educational philosophy and proposes a framework for structuring introductory courses in higher education. The philosophy is rooted in a Scandinavian tradition of social settings. Two elements are central in the philosophy: First, the notion of a thematic module (TM) which is a unit for studying a limited subject matter or topic. Second, asynchronous learning networks (ALN), which is the use of computer mediated communication for time and place independent collaborative learning. To evaluate the philosophy, a course, "Introduction to Informatics," was designed and offered to forty-three business administration majors. Three central assumptions of the philosophy guided the design and evaluation of the course. First, thematic modules are appropriate for structuring an introductory course, second, asynchronous learning network is a viable environment to enhance thematic modules, and third, TM in ALN is a suitable approach for educators who wish to engage students and fellow educators in constructive and collaborative learning activities. To investigate the assumptions, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed. The quantitative data gathered are very limited, but give indication for further research. The paper ends with a tentative framework for design of introductory courses using TM and ALN.     

研究性学习在物流管理专业教学中的探讨

物流管理专业课教学应以培养创新精神、研究能力和实践能力为目标。研究性学习是一种以学生为主、主要培养学生创新性的新型教学模式,从学习目标、学习内容、学习策略、学习评价四个方面,对物流管理专业课研究性学习加以设计。     

关于高校计算机基础课程分级教学改革与实践的探讨

针对学生中计算机基础参差不齐,需求不一的现实状况,提出并实施计算机基础分级教学改革,充分体现了因材施教、分类指导的原则。分级教学是一项系统工程,需要做大量的研究和准备工作。     

Time for a Nordic business history initiative?

The current state of Nordic business history is by certain estimates better than ever. Nordic business historians publish extensively in leading international journals and have a strong presence at international business history conferences. Still, in this discussion article we raise a yellow flag of warning for the future of Nordic business history. We argue that the subject field is challenged along three important dimensions: (i) lack of relevant teaching, (ii) continued reliance on commissioned history and (iii) limited recruitment. The article discusses these challenges and seeks to place them in a historical perspective. For each challenge, we develop a set of concrete proposals to address the problems identified. A common theme in our proposed solutions is to intensify Nordic collaboration, particularly through the establishment of common, externally funded Nordic research projects. To create meeting grounds for the development of such projects, The Scandinavian Society for Economic and Social History – the formal collaborative body for Nordic economic historians and the owner of Scandinavian Economic History Review – should be reinvigorated.     

当今会计行业中的会计科目与会计账户

本文作者通过多年的实际工作经验,分析了当今会计学中的会计科目与会计账户,并结合自己的心得分析了二者的不同点和相同点,相应的介绍了各自的具体内容。     

法律课程教学方法探析——面向非法学(律)专业学生的法律教育

建设法治社会,要求公民具备基本的法律素养,公民对法律的普遍信仰是构筑建设法治社会的第一步。法律课程教学中对法学专业学生和非法学专业学生教学方法应该有所不同,本文首先对非法学(律)专业学生和非法学(律)专业法律教育作简单的阐述,其次重点分析非法学(律)专业学生在接受法律教育中凸现的问题和解决途径。     

大学英语精品课建设的审视与思考

在高校教学改革的背景下,加强大学英语精品课建设对于提高教学质量、提升学生素质、增强高校竞争力具有非常重要的意义。本文通过介绍大学英语精品课建设的构成内容以及建设过程中需要把握的问题,阐释笔者对大学英语精品课建设的认识,以期在提高高校教学质量、深化大学英语教学改革方面,为一线英语教师提供可以参考借鉴的思路。     

大学本科税法课程教学改革与质量优化研究

目前,由于税法课程的局限性和滞后性以及内容本身的枯燥繁复,使得学生在学习的过程中对税法基础知识不能真正理解和掌握,最终导致学生在未来的就业中面临理论与实践的脱节。因此,高等学校有必要根据市场需求对其做出相应的调整。     

思政理论课实践教学运行模式研究

高校思想政治理论课实践教学有着重要的现实意义,也是中央的明确要求,然而在实际操作中却遇到了诸多瓶颈。在分析现实困境的基础上,或可找出行之有效的实践教学运行模式。