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Author-Name: Li-Chu Chen
Author-Name-First: Li-Chu
Author-Name-Last: Chen
Author-Email: sinead2147@ms.szmc.edu.tw
Author-Workplace-Name: Shu Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management
Title: A Study of the Efficacy of Service Learning on Students? Learning Outcome
Abstract: The main purpose of the study is to explore how service learning involvement affects students? learning outcome. Subjects were students who took the course of English Teaching for Children for 1 year and were required to take at least one module test of TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test). The results indicate that those who participated in service-learning programs and fulfilled one or more service hours had better performance on the test. 46 students took the test of Module 1, and 40 of them have been involved in service-learning program, with 42% reaching band 3 and 58% reaching band 2. In addition, attendance and participation in group work, discussion and personal reflection are also taken into account to evaluate students? performance. The results shows that not only do students who devoted time to service learning get acquainted with teaching process but they also obtain hands-on experience and show positive career development. It is concluded that service learning helps contribute to students? positive attitudinal outcome and better preparation for tests and that service learning integrated into teaching course is increasingly important.
Classification-JEL: A00
Keywords: service-learning; service-learning program; learning outcome
Journal: International Journal of Teaching and Education
Pages: 1-11
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Year: 2016
Month: December
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-675
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-675?download=1
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijote:v:4:y:2016:i:4:p:1-11
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Author-Name: Martin Johnson
Author-Name-First: Martin
Author-Name-Last: Johnson
Author-Email: Johnson.M2@cambridgeassessment.org.uk
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Cambridge
Title: ?Teachers tell and children show and explain?: the complementary dynamics of teacher and peer scaffolding techniques in a mixed ability group
Abstract: This study reports on an investigation into teacher and peer scaffolding techniques that were observed during a discrete learning activity in a primary classroom. The paper is framed by a discussion about the nature of constructivism and the social context, the Zone of Proximal Development and scaffolding, and the nature of social interaction in the learning process (with specific reference to differences between peer tutoring and collaborative learning).The study analyses interaction using a qualitative methodology and reports a number of findings which support the principle that learning within a task is dependent upon a reflexive dialogue between the task participants. 
Classification-JEL: I21
Keywords: scaffolding; teacher strategies; design technology; Vygotsky
Journal: International Journal of Teaching and Education
Pages: 12-29
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Year: 2016
Month: December
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-958
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-958?download=2
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijote:v:4:y:2016:i:4:p:12-29
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Author-Name: Irit Keynan
Author-Name-First: Irit
Author-Name-Last: Keynan
Author-Email: iritike@gmail.com
Author-Workplace-Name: College for Academic Studies
Title: Is neoliberalism consistent with individual liberty? Friedman, Hayek and Rand on education employment and equality
Abstract: In their writings, Milton Friedman, Friedrich August von Hayek and Ayn Rand have been instrumental in shaping and influencing neoliberalism through their academic and literary abilities. Their opinions on education, employment and inequality have stirred up considerable controversy and have been the focus of many debates. This paper adds to the debate by suggesting that there is an internal inconsistency in the views of neoliberalism as reflected by Friedman, Hayek and Rand. The paper contends that whereas their neoliberal theories promote liberty, the manner in which they conceptualize this term promotes policies that would actually deny the individual freedom of the majority while securing liberty and financial success for the privileged few. The paper focuses on the consequences of neoliberalism on education, and also discusses how it affects employment, inequality and democracy.
Classification-JEL: B20, B31, P16
Keywords: Neoliberalism; liberty; free market; equality; democracy; social justice; education; equal opportunities; Conservativism
Journal: International Journal of Teaching and Education
Pages: 30-47
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Year: 2016
Month: December
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-777
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-777?download=3
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijote:v:4:y:2016:i:4:p:30-47
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Author-Name: Jana M. Safranková
Author-Name-First: Jana M.
Author-Name-Last: Safranková
Author-Email: jana.safrankova@vsrr.cz
Author-Workplace-Name: The College of Regional Development
Author-Name: Martin Sikyr
Author-Name-First: Martin
Author-Name-Last: Sikyr
Author-Email: martin.sikyr@cvut.cz
Author-Workplace-Name: Czech Technical University in Prague, Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies
Title: The study of university students' motivation
Abstract: The goal of the paper is to define and discuss the problem of increasing quantity of university students and graduates and the impact of the university students' motivation on their attitudes to learning and studying at university. The paper is based on the analysis of available scientific literature and the comparison of the results of the authors' survey conducted among students of the Czech Technical university in Prague in the first decade of the twenty-first century and the authors' survey conducted among students of the College of Regional Development in Prague, the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies of the Czech Technical University in Prague and the School Management Centre of the Faculty of Education of Charles University in Prague in 2016. The new data were obtained from 415 students. The results show some interesting tendencies in students' attitudes to learning and studying at university in the Czech Republic.
Classification-JEL: I29, A14, I21
Keywords: university student, higher education, human capital, Czech Republic
Journal: International Journal of Teaching and Education
Pages: 48-59
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Year: 2016
Month: December
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-972
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-972?download=4
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijote:v:4:y:2016:i:4:p:48-59
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Author-Name: Alena Valisova
Author-Name-First: Alena
Author-Name-Last: Valisova
Author-Email: alenaval@atlas.cz
Author-Workplace-Name: Czech Technical University in Prague, Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Department of educational and psychological studies
Title: Authority in the context of the intergenerational relations
Abstract: Article focus on question of authority in the context of intergenerational relationships. The main objective is to analyze the philosophical, pedagogical and psychological base. The text focus on the value orientation of youth in relation to adults and the senior population. Questions are asked and indicated inspiration, which are sought answers. In the same way, as it is adjudged to individuals or social groups, authority can be related to scientific fields, philosophical theories and even to social institutions.  What is the place of contemporary school within this intersection of relations?  Does it reflect the crisis of culture, society and democracy?  What is authority based on? To what extent is it necessary to deal with authority in the period of its indubitable crisis? Is there anything new we can discover in this area? To what extent is it useful to consider authority a pedagogical problem?
Classification-JEL: 
Keywords: authority; intergenerational relations; social competence; older generation; rights; freedom; responsibility; youth
Journal: International Journal of Teaching and Education
Pages: 60-69
Volume: 4
Issue: 4
Year: 2016
Month: December
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-973
File-URL: https://iises.net/international-journal-of-teaching-education/publication-detail-973?download=5
Handle: RePEc:sek:jijote:v:4:y:2016:i:4:p:60-69