Parental occupation and children’s school outcomes in math.

We investigate the relationship between math attitude and students’ math scores using data obtained from PISA 2012 and a 2SLS model. Math attitude is approximated by an indicator that takes into account intangible (parental attitude, student instrumental motivation and student math anxiety) and tangible (parental help in math homework) factors. The presence of one family member in a math-related career is our instrumental variable. We find that an increase of one standard deviation in math attitude increases the student score by approximately 30 points, a relevant effect since 40 points is the equivalent of one year of schooling.     

The Founding of a Nonprofit Organization as a Teaching/Learning Experience: A Case Study in Service Learning

ABSTRACT

The present case study describes how the founding, by faculty, of a nonprofit organization has aided marketing instructors (and instructors other disciplines) in teaching students to understand and apply marketing (and other business) theories in a “real-world” environment. To that end, the case study is organized as follows. First, it offers a short discussion on the pros and cons of working with for-profit versus nonprofit organizations to add value to the learning experience for students. Second, it describes the benefits and drawbacks instructors and/or students have experienced from starting their own nonprofit organization as a teaching or learning tool to help translate marketing theory into marketing application.     

国家助学贷款还贷问题与对策分析

国家助学贷款是贫困大学生顺利完成学业的主要支持渠道,然而由于贷款还贷约束机制不完善、贷款人还贷能力低下和诚信意识淡薄等多方面原因,高违约率已经成为助学贷款健康持续开展的一大瓶颈.从结合我国大学生的收入与消费实际设计合理还贷期限与方案、完善征信系统、建立规范的助学贷款违约惩罚机制,以及加强诚信宣传教育等多方面着手,是解决问题的根本对策.     

浅谈学生资源的开发和问题教学法的运用

在历史教学中,学生就是一种重要的课程资源。但是,在实际的教学过程中,人们常常忽视对学生资源的认识、开发与利用。历史教学中以有效方法去挖掘学生动力资源,重视学生差异性资源,促进其生命成长。问题教学法在教学中起到了激发学生思维、挖掘学生潜能的有效方法。     

探索学生骨干带动青年创新模式,实现共青团基层组织网络全面覆盖——以武汉大学“青春领航”学生骨干服务岗为例

学生骨干已成为联系学生与学校、国家政策之间强有力的纽带,如何加强基层组织中学生骨干力量的培养,充分发挥学生骨干的龙头与纽带作用,是当前高校思政教育工作中的重点所在。武汉大学"青春领航"学生骨干服务岗是对国家对于加强基层组织建设、促进骨干培育工作要求的落实,也是具有极大创新性和实际应用价值的方案。     

基于“企业诊所”的教师与学生实践能力培养模式研究

唐山市工业企业正在加快转型升级,“企业诊所”为解决企业发展中遇到的产品设计、工艺控制等问题承担了非常重要的作用。因此,学校设立“企业诊所”,加强与企业联系,从研发设计、工艺装备入手,确定研究目标,设立合作项目,教师以此作为科研课题进行研究,形成科技创新团队,提升为社会服务的水平。同时,引导学生参加校企合作项目,提高学生理论联系实际的能力,形成一种基于“企业诊所”的教师与学生工程实践能力培养模式。     

Exploring perceptions and attitudes towards teaching and learning manual technical drawing in a digital age

This paper examines the place of manual technical drawing in the 21st century by discussing the perceived value and relevance of teaching school students how to draw using traditional instruments, in a world of computer aided drafting (CAD). Views were obtained through an e-survey, questionnaires and structured interviews. The sample groups represent professional CAD users (e.g., engineers, architects); university lecturers; Technology Education teachers and student teachers; and school students taking Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Graphic Communication courses. An analysis of these personal views and attitudes indicates some common values between the various groups canvassed of what instruction in traditional manual technical drafting contributes towards learning. Themes emerge such as problem solving, visualisation, accuracy, co-ordination, use of standard conventions, personal discipline and artistry. In contrast to the assumptions of Prensky’s thesis [(2001a) Digital natives, digital immigrants. On the Horizon 9, 5. NCB University Press Retrieved Oct 2006 from http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20-%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf; (2001b) Digital natives digital immigrants, Part 2: Do they really think differently? On the Horizon 9, 6. NCB University Press retrieved Oct 2006 from http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part2.pdf] of digital natives, the study reported in this paper indicates that the school students apparently appreciate the experience of traditional drafting. In conclusion, the paper illustrates the perceived value of such learning in terms of transferable skills, personal achievement and enjoyment.     

基于作业成本法的民办高校教育成本核算应用——以重庆RZ学院为例

作业成本法为改进民办高校的教育成本核算方式提供了一种全新的视角和理念。本文笔者通过分析民办高校在教育成本核算中存在的问题,确立以权责发生制的《民间非营利组织会计制度》为基础,以学年专业生均教育成本为教育成本核算的目标和载体,尝试运用作业成本法这一工具来完成民办高校的教育成本向成本核算的决策有用性标的——学年专业生均教育成本的最终转化,以提升民办高校成本信息的价值含量,给学校管理层、学生家庭决策及政府监管提供借鉴。     

What skills and attributes does an accounting graduate need? Evidence from student perceptions and employer expectations

For some years there has been much debate between various stakeholders about the need for accounting graduates to develop a broader set of skills to be able to pursue a career in the accounting profession. This study uses mixed methods to examine perceptions and expectations of two major stakeholders: students and employers. Findings indicate that students are becoming aware of employers’ expectations in terms of communication, analytical, professional and teamwork skills. Although employers are still expecting a good understanding of basic accounting skills and strong analytical skills, they are also requiring ‘business awareness’ and knowledge in terms of the ‘real world’. Both students and employers report that many of the ‘essential’ non‐technical and professional skills and attributes are not being developed sufficiently in university accounting programmes.