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Direct linkZhang, Jingjing; Skryabin, Maxim; Song, Xiongwei – Distance Education, 2016
This study attempts to make inferences about the mechanisms that drive network change over time. It adopts simulation investigation for empirical network analysis to examine the patterns and evolution of relationships formed in the context of a massive open online course (MOOC) discussion forum. Four network effects--"homophily,"…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Investigations, Network Analysis, Computer Simulation
Download full textZhao, Lei – English Language Teaching, 2012
Motivation is one of the most important factors affecting students' performance of English learning, which is widely concerned by foreign language teachers and researchers for a long time. However, how to promote students' motivation in learning English by knowing their English learning motivation types at the initial stages and the factors that…
Descriptors: Investigations, Motivation Techniques, Influences, English (Second Language)
Thota, Neena; Whitfield, Richard – Computer Science Education, 2010
This article describes a holistic approach to designing an introductory, object-oriented programming course. The design is grounded in constructivism and pedagogy of phenomenography. We use constructive alignment as the framework to align assessments, learning, and teaching with planned learning outcomes. We plan learning and teaching activities,…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Undergraduate Students, Investigations, Action Research
Liu, Ning – English Language Teaching, 2008
This paper initiates an investigation of the college students' MI (multiple intelligences) distribution in English class. The participants are a group of Chinese sophomores from different majors: city planning, tourism, software engineering, financial administration and arts of English. With a view to make the investigation more specified in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, English (Second Language), English Instruction
Wang, Chengping; Hemsley, Robert – English Language Teaching, 2008
The paper presents a study investigating the net-based learner autonomy of the first-year non-English major students studying in West Anhui University (WAHU). Through questionnaires and interviews, the study shows the problems in learner autonomy and presents a new perspective for the development of an auto-learning environment. The study reveals…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, English (Second Language), Nonmajors
Wei, Zhao Da – International Journal of Progressive Education, 2006
This article explores the current situation of university students taking part time jobs as tutors in families. This is very popular in China, especially in cities and towns. After systematic investigations, the author suggests that the office of student affairs in Chinese universities should play a substantial role by providing opportunities for…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Educational Development, College Students, Tutors
