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Yang, Xi; Chen, Jin – Environmental Education Research, 2017
Botanical gardens (BGs) are important agencies that enhance human knowledge and attitude towards flora conservation. By following free-choice learning model, we developed a "Discovery map" and distributed the map to visitors at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden in Yunnan, China. Visitors, who did and did not receive discovery…
Descriptors: Maps, Learning Processes, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
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Zhang, Weizhe; Williams, Sophie J.; Wang, Ximin; Chen, Jin – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2017
Nature experiences are essential for fostering pro-environmental behavior. In this study, a wildlife observation toolbox was provided to students to encourage participation in nature observation clubs. A total of 340 adolescents joined the clubs. We identified the determinants of participation intentions with a mixed approach combing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Environmental Education, Wildlife, Youth Clubs
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Chen, Jin; Lin, Jianghao; Li, Xinguang – English Language Teaching, 2015
This article aims to find out the validity of rhythm measurements to capture the rhythmic features of Chinese English. Besides, the reliability of the valid rhythm measurements applied in automatically scoring the English rhythm proficiency of Chinese EFL learners is also explored. Thus, two experiments were carried out. First, thirty students of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Rhythm, Measurement, Validity
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Chen, Jin; Belkada, Safia; Okamoto, Toshio – Language Learning & Technology, 2004
This paper describes an experimental study aimed at investigating the learning effectiveness of a Web-based course called "Academic English" (EAP) for Japanese learners of English. The main focus of the study was to examine the form, function, and impact of interaction in the course. Twenty university-level EFL students participated in…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Predictor Variables, Program Effectiveness, Interaction