Bundled or unbundled? A multi-text corpus-assisted discourse analysis of the relationship between teaching and research in UK universities

Creating and disseminating knowledge through research and teaching has long been regarded as the hallmark of the modern university. However, new university business models have called into question the ‘bundling’ of teaching and research, and sustained research on the relationship between teaching and research has found little evidence of an insoluble connection between the two activities. In this article, we explore the relationship between teaching and research from the perspective of universities’ institutional discourse. We use corpus-assisted discourse analysis to examine the relationship between research and teaching as presented in two sets of institutional texts currently influential in UK Higher Education: Research Excellence Framework environment statements and Teaching Excellence Framework provider submissions (a total of 2143 documents and 12,492,071 words). Our findings show that, while universities emphasise the value of research to their teaching, they do not always emphasise (or sometimes even decry) the influence of teaching on their research. We empirically evidence that, according to what universities themselves write in institutional texts, teaching and research are not always in a mutually beneficial entanglement, but often rather a one-way relationship in which research expertise and institutional prestige are used to bolster claims of teaching excellence. This has implications for the communication of both the vision and the purpose of a university in regulatory exercises and wider policy, but also speaks to the broader idea and practice of being a university in the twenty-first century.     

近10年中国新疆与中亚对外贸易依存性发展

对中国新疆与中亚2005-2014年10年间对外贸易发展变化进行对比分析，研究在时间尺度上双方贸易额、贸易结合度、贸易差额及贸易发展环境的动态变化。结果表明：新疆对中亚国家贸易额逐年提升，在中国对中亚贸易中比例逐年下降；双方贸易结合度高，但结合度在逐年下降；新疆对中亚国家存在较大的贸易顺差，并且差额在持续扩大；新疆贸易发展环境优于中亚国家，近年双方贸易环境日趋转好。为进一步优化双方贸易，提出如下建议：加强新疆加工贸易的发展，提高进口原料的消化能力；加强新疆从中亚国家的进口工作，平衡双方贸易差额；积极推进双边自由贸易区的建设。     

普通高校体育教学评价多元化模式分析

体育教学评价本身是体育教学中不可或缺的部分,同时也有利于对体育教学的质量进行相对科学、合理的评估。对于体育教学改革而言,完善教学理论研究,采取多元化评价模式已成为未来改革的重要方向,同时制订专业的教学评价指标体系,从模型构建的过程中探究其具体应用方法。     

指向武术核心素养的中小学武术有效教学策略与方法设计

为了有效促进学生武术核心素养的培育,针对我国武术教学中存在套路内容“繁难”、教法单一、重“形”轻“击”、重知识灌输,轻自主性培养、重教师的“教”,轻学生的“学”“学生不喜欢武术课”等一系列问题,提出了有效促进武术认知、武术运动能力、武术人格培育的原则,基于此原则,对“化难为易”策略、“化浅为深”策略、“化无趣为有趣”策略、“化技术为实践”策略、“知新温故”等策略进行了具体探索性设计,并对上述策略的具体实施方法进行了阐述,为中小学武术教学改革提供现实指导。     

Towards a Model of Intercultural Communicative Competence in Iranian EFL Context: Testing the Role of International Posture,Ideal L2 Self,L2 Self-Confidence,and Metacognitive Strategies

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to present a model of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) by incorporating international posture, motivational disposition (ideal L2 self), second language (L2) self-confidence, and metacognitive learning strategies. To this end, 150 Iranian L2 learners, selected through convenience sampling procedure, took part in the research. The findings of structural equation modelling revealed that the proposed model showed adequate fit to the data, implying that the model is appropriate in Iranian English as a foreign language (EFL) context. Also, the results indicated that learners with a high level of international posture are more likely to bridge the gap between their present and ideal selves. This was, additionally, argued that internationally oriented and ideally motivated learners become confident of their abilities to get engaged in interaction with L2 target communities. Furthermore, metacognitive learning strategies were found to be directly associated with ICC, implicating that the learners who continuously reflect on their learning and evaluate their performances are more prone to have a higher level of ICC. Finally, suggestions were offered for language teachers and policy-makers to inspire their learners to be more competent in communication with people of other cultures and languages.     

‘I would say nine times out of 10 they come to the LSA rather than the teacher’. The role of teaching assistants in supporting children's mental health

This research explored how seven primary school teaching assistants (TAs) experienced their role in supporting children's mental health. Interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The participants believed that they supported children's mental health and particularly referenced the close relationships that they formed with children. Throughout their accounts of supporting children, the TAs referenced helpful factors (e.g. support from other staff) and challenges (e.g. hierarchy) within the school system. Supporting children’s mental health was an emotional experience for the TAs; they discussed the rewarding element, however, the topic also elicited fear. The findings provide several implications for school staff and external professionals about how TAs can be supported in their role. These include involving TAs in training opportunities, providing TAs with supervision, considering communication systems in schools, and introducing a mental health policy.     

Discrete Choice Modeling in Education: An Innovative Method to Assess Teaching Practices

Self‐reported measures are an easy, time‐efficient, and low‐cost way to collect research data compared to other assessment methods. They are, however, characterized by several limitations regarding the quality and the clarity of the data they produce, especially when they are implemented in education. The main purpose of the current study was to use a method called discrete choice modeling (DCM) in education, in order to develop a self‐reported instrument that will reduce the bias for socially desirable responses and to assess teachers’ practices in physical activity. DCM method has the ability to overcome the respondents’ tendency to answer in a socially desirable way. A nationally representative sample of 531 Greek early educators participated in this study and were administered a self‐assessment questionnaire based on DCM. Results showed that the DCM based newly developed instrument manages to assess effectively educators’ practices and provided evidence of the applicability of the method in education. Further implications and future recommendations regarding the effective application of DCM in education are discussed.     

高校田径教学存在的问题及对策研究

在高校教育中,田径课程是一门价值深远的体育课程,它不仅有增强人体机能、改善体内系统的效能,同时还有拓展视野、扩大交际范围和增强自我能力的作用,作为在高校体育中占有重要位置的一门课程。在社会经济不断深入发展的历史新时期里,传统的田径教学同大学生的自我能力发展要求已经不相适应,本文在此基础上,总结了几点主要问题和几项解决措施,希望能够为相关高校的田径教学工作者提供参考。     

【新水令】曲牌风格流变探析

曲牌【新水令】由同名词牌演化而来,最初被运用在南戏《张协状元》之中,用于表达慷慨激越的感情风格。该曲牌具有较强的灵活性,从元代到清代,其题材不断被拓宽,感情色彩也不断发生变化,不再局限于慷慨激越的声情风格,表达的情感也更为丰富。分析梳理【新水令】这一曲牌在元明清三代的风格变化,可以对其有更为深入的了解,亦有助于对于曲史样式的研究。     

高职院校农业类专业课程教学改革的实践与反思

文章针对高职农业类专业学生类型结构趋向多元化、教学内容与生产实际相脱离、教学团队的结构亟待优化、教学组织形式亟待改进等突出问题,通过对岗位职业能力、工作任务进行梳理,重构教学内容,改进教学方法,组建结构化教学团队,会同行业专家共同开发活页式教材,使教学过程可控、课堂活力提升,显著改善了教学效果。