The Impact of the Implementation of Technology Education on In-Service Teacher Education in South Africa (Impact of Technology Education in the RSA)

In this article the impact of technology education, as a new learning area (subject) in the curriculum, on in-service teacher education in South Africa is described in order to ascertain the extent of the impact. The research on which this article is based draws on a variety of experiences and observations in the field at grassroots level (in particular an outreach project in rural communities). The envisaged impact of technology education on South African schools, communities, teacher educators and teachers, the range of in-service teacher education that is required, and the impacts in urban and rural areas are discussed. Finally a number of concluding remarks are made about the extent of the impact of the inclusion of technology education in the new National Curriculum Statement and whether the situation has changed since the implementation of a pilot technology education project in 1998. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

基于高校教师职业特点的激励机制探析

在对高校教师激励机制现状分析之后,针对高校教师的职业特点,提出了高校教师激励机制模式:薪酬激励、社会保障计划、参与激励、竞争激励、组织文化激励、工作激励。     

The Essential Features of Technology and Technology Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Development of OBE (Outcomes Based Education) Related Programmes in Technology Education

It appears that programme development in technology education is emerging from an atheoretical perspective. This could be attributed to the absence/neglect of conceptual frameworks (philosophical underpinning) in the development of programmes in technology education. This article explores the role of the content dimension of the 'essential features' of technology and technology education in OBE (Outcomes Based Education) related programme development. An instructional programme was developed using criteria derived from the essential features of technology and technology education. In order to gauge learners' experience, in relation to these essential features, a qualitative case study involving 20 learners was undertaken at a College of Education. Engagement with theprogramme proved to be an empowering experience for the learners who had hitherto not had the opportunity to experience a formal programme in technology education. Although it could not be proved conclusively that cognitive development had occurred, positive inter-dependence,shared responsibility, social skills and enhanced learning were evident. The study has shown that criteria derived from the 'essential features' of technology and technology education could serve as a reliable yardstick to measure the extent of learning in relation to these essential features     

论高校体育实验室器材的管理策略

在我国教育事业不断发展的背景下,各所高校的教学设备与教具在不断完善与健全,旨在为学生学习与锻炼提供各类协助,促使学生全面成才。教学设施数量的增多与种类的健全,意味着管理工作量在加大,做好管理工作显然已经成为当下高校的重点任务。论文站在体育视角,对高校体育实验器材的管理进行深入探究,并提出一些管理策略,希望可以给相关人员带去管理灵感。     

Enhancing Practicing Primary School Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Technology

This paper describes the frameworks and cognitive tools that have been developed to enhance practising teachers' pedagogical content knowledge in primary school technology education. The frameworks evolved from our research that firstly examined existing teaching practices, secondly enhanced formative interactions and thirdly enhanced summative assessment strategies. The evidence gained over the three years demonstrated how the effective use of frameworks could be utilised to enhance teacher pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). How we see learning is of prime importance in examining the development of teacher pedagogical content knowledge. A sociocultural view of learning is taken where human mental processes are situated within their historical, cultural and institutional setting. In the research project we strongly emphasised the need for teachers to build a knowledge base for teaching technology. Critical aspects identified as enhancing PCK included: negotiated intervention, planning frameworks, reflection on case studies, workshops and support in classrooms, appropriate resources, teacher agreement meetings, portfolios of student work and summative profiles. The increased PCK resulted in: enhanced teacher knowledge about technology including the nature of technology, areas of technology and specific technological knowledge, changed pedagogical approaches, enhanced teacher student interaction, refinement of appropriate learning outcomes, critical decision making, improved teacher confidence, and enhanced student learning. Seven characteristics or features of pedagogical content knowledge that we believe are important for effective teaching and learning in technology are presented. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

浅析大学教师的教学能力

大学教师教学能力是指大学教师为了能够顺利完成教学活动所必需具备的能力,并且这种能力能够直接影响到教学活动质量和教学效率。本文试图从深入分析大学教师的教学能力的定义内涵及性质入手,从多个角度诠释了大学教师的教学能力及大学教师教学能力的特征。     

中学历史课教学改革中教师角色的定位与转换

中学历史课所传授的是综合性很强的知识,对于引导中学生健康成长具有非常重要的作用。中学历史课教师要适应新形势的需要,在观念、内容、方法和机制上不断创新。本文从中学历史课教学改革中教师的角色定位和策略上提出了几点有益的探讨。     

中等职业学校体育教育改革探讨

中职体育教学对提升学生综合素质、培养健康发展的人才具有重要作用。然而,当前中职体育教育中存在很多问题,严重影响了中职体育教学的进行。本文对当前中职体育教育中存在问题进行分析,并提出相应对策,以期为中职体育教学的健康发展出一份力。     

论资源节约型社会的构建

"资源节约型社会"的"资源"应界定为物质资源。我国在建设资源节约型社会中存在资源利用不合理、利用水平低、生态环境破坏严重等问题。应当完善自然资源产权制度,大力发展循环经济,加强科技进步,理顺部门利益、地方利益与社会责任三者关系。     

医科院校非直属附属医院师资队伍的现状与培养探讨

医学院校的非直属附属医院是临床医学教育的重要组成部分。当前,非直属附属医院的临床教师队伍存在着整体素质不高、教学意识淡薄、师资培养措施不力等问题。因此,必须改革师资培养模式,确立培养目标,加强职前教育和在职教育,创建有利环境,促进教师素质和教学水平的提高。