scholarly journals Grading in a Dilemmatic Space : An Exploratory Cross-cultural Analysis of Mathematics and Language Secondary Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphaël Pasquini ◽  
Chris Deluca
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Teachers ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Grading Practices ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Group Interviews

Numerous studies have shown that grading is a complex process that involves negotiating technical, social, and ethical factors. While previous research has primarily focused on the reliability, composition, and validity of teachers’ grades, few studies have examined grading practices across cultural contexts and teaching subjects. The purpose of this exploratory study was to analyze how culture and teaching subject influence teachers’ grading dilemmas. Based on individual and group interviews with 11 Canadian and eight Swiss teachers, and using a “dilemmatic space” conceptual framework, this article inductively identified five dilemmatic spaces across cultural contexts and teaching subjects. The paper concludes with a discussion of the cross-cutting dimensions across these five dilemmatic spaces and articulates implications for future research and practice.  

scholarly journals Evidence for a Cultural Mindset: Combining Process Data, Theory, and Simulation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
LaTasha R Holden ◽  
Michelle LaMar ◽  
Malcolm Bauer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Cognitive Modeling ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Simulation Game ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sequential Decision ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
And Behavior

The goal of the present work is to build a foundation for understanding cognition and decision-making processes in innovative assessment contexts. Specifically, we will assess students’ Cross-Cultural Competence (3C: see Thomas et al., 2008) through a social simulation game. The present work will use Mindset (i.e., individuals beliefs about whether ability is fixed or changeable, see Dweck, 2006) to ground the project in theory because it has been shown to be a powerful motivator for decision-making and behavior in learning and achievement (Dweck & Leggett; 1988; Dweck, 1999), and in cross-cultural contexts (Dweck, 2012). The novel contribution of this paper is to apply Mindset theory to social situations requiring 3C, thus proposing the notion of cultural mindsets—defined here as the set of beliefs including affect, cognition, and behavior people bring to cross-cultural contexts. In cultural mindset, affect and cognition govern the ease with which people adapt, learn, and update cultural information. Additionally, we argue that cultural mindsets are important mechanisms involved in navigating cross-cultural situations effectively and should be considered more in future research. In order to understand how cultural mindset affects student performance, we will apply a computational cognitive modeling approach using Markov decision process (MDP) models. The MDP approach is appropriate for sequential decision-making in non-deterministic environments—as actions are chosen as part of a plan to achieve goals with the knowledge that some action effects will be probabilistic.

Adult Learner Characteristics Important for Successful Learning in Cross-Cultural Web-Based Learning Environments in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 436-469
Author(s):  
Joseph George M. Lutta
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Web Based Learning

For more than 40 years, cognitive psychological perspectives have dominated pedagogical frameworks and models for designing technology-mediated teaching and learning environments. Social learning perspectives are increasingly becoming viable or even desirable frames for research and practice as pertains to teaching and learning, particularly in web-based learning environments (WBLEs). The author considers these social learning perspectives and how they relate to the design and implementation of curricula that are delivered in web-based learning environments in higher education. The author further reviews the foundational theories of adult learning that enhance adult learners' experiences in cross-cultural web-based learning environments. This review and analysis of the research related to social learning perspectives on WBLEs have three implications for future research and practice: (1) examining learners' individual characteristics in WBLEs, (2) identifying strategies for promoting social interaction in WBLEs, and (3) developing effective design principles for WBLEs. The author presents recommendations for future research.

The Assessment of Self-Determination in Spanish and American Adolescents: The Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karrie A. Shogren ◽  
Leslie A. Shaw ◽  
Cristina Mumbardó-Adam
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Cultural Validity ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
Assessment Research ◽  
The U.S

Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the cross-cultural validity of the Self-Determination Inventory: Student Report, a newly developed measure of self-determination grounded in Causal Agency Theory. The tool was translated to Spanish and administered to American and Spanish adolescents. The sample was structured to include adolescents with and without intellectual disability in both cultural contexts. More than 3,000 students in the U.S. and Spain aged 13 to 22 completed the assessment. Findings suggest that the same set of items can be used across cultural contexts and in youth with and without intellectual disability, although there are some specific differences in item functioning across students with and without intellectual disability in Spain that must be further researched. There were specific patterns of differences in latent self-determination means, with students with intellectual disability scoring lower in the U.S. and Spain. Implications for assessment research and practice in diverse cultural contexts are explored.

Relationship Between the Five Facets of Mindfulness on Mood and Substance Use Relapse

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie J. Temme ◽  
Donna Wang
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Treatment Facility ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Acting With Awareness ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
The Impact

This study examined which particular facets of mindfulness (nonreactivity, observing thoughts and feelings, acting with awareness, describing experience, and nonjudging of experience) accounted for improvements in mood and warning signs of relapse in an adult population. This exploratory study examined the impact of the five facets of mindfulness on both warning signs of relapse and mood in a primarily minority adult population in a residential substance abuse treatment facility. Results showed that all five facets were significantly correlated with mood and warning signs at the bivariate level. When considering the facets together, observing and nonjudging were related to mood, and acting with awareness and nonjudging were related to warning signs. Implications for future research and practice are offered.

Current State of Family Business Theory and Practice as Reflected in Family Business Review 1988—1997

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 287-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Gibb Dyer ◽  
Marcelino Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Cultural Work ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Current State

Family Business Review (FBR) has made a significant contribution to the development of the field of family business. This article examines the evolution of the field as reflected in FBR since its inception and attempts to create a guide for future research and practice. It is suggested that more collaboration between academics and practitioners, along with more case studies and cross-cultural work could prove useful to develop increasingly better theory and enhance practice.

Imagined Facebook: An exploratory study of non-users’ perceptions of social media in Rural Zambia

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 1092-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Wyche ◽  
Eric PS Baumer
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Media Research ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Rural Zambia

This article describes an exploratory study of Facebook non-users living in rural Zambia. Drawing on evidence from 37 group interviews with mobile phone owners, we discovered that the majority of our participants were aware of, or ‘imagined’ Facebook, despite never having seen or used the site. Our analysis of how participants perceive Facebook suggests that they are interested in the communication and income-generating possibilities access to the site may provide, but that barriers prevent them from acting on these interests. This study contributes to social media research by making visible the experiences of a population whose non-use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) results from economic, infrastructural, and linguistic sources, as well as from other, hitherto less-explored areas. We discuss the practical significance of these findings, offer future research suggestions, and comment on what our respondents have not yet imagined about Facebook.

Are Manager-controlled Firms More Likely to Bribe than Shareholder-controlled Firms: A Cross-cultural Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 343-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-wen Chen ◽  
John B. Cullen ◽  
K. Praveen Parboteeah
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Press Freedom ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cross Cultural Analysis

ABSTRACTTo examine the bribing behavior of firms, we developed a cross-level moderation model using agency theory at the firm level and anomie theory at the societal level to investigate the relationship between manager control of firms and firm bribery activity. The results of this cross-cultural analysis using a sample of 1,799 firms from 38 nations showed that at the firm level, manager-controlled firms (MCFs) have a higher propensity to bribe than shareholder-controlled firms. At the country level, bribery is higher in MCFs (relative to shareholder-controlled firms) in societies with a low level of institutional collectivism, a high level of uncertainty avoidance, economic change, and income inequality. Contrary to the hypothesis, the relationship between bribery and manager control is stronger rather than weaker in societies with press freedom. Implications for future research and practices are discussed.

scholarly journals Is there a Gap between Research and Practice? Reflecting on the motivational climate and attitudes towards physical education (¿Hay una brecha entre la investigación y la práctica? Reflexionando sobre el clima motivacional y actitudes hacia la educación f

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Pereira ◽  
Fernando Santos ◽  
Daniel Marinho
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Cultural Relevancy ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Teaching Community ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Abstract. Over the last decades, motivational climate and students’ attitudes towards physical education has been extensively discussed by the teaching community and investigated in many socio-cultural contexts. Nevertheless, in some cases, there are numerous discrepancies between research and practice due to the cultural relevancy of physical education across educational systems, policy and teachers’ beliefs and practices. The purpose of this article is to analyze the existence of potential gaps between research and practice across socio-cultural contexts and suggest guidelines for future research and practice on motivational climate and attitudes towards physical education. In order to effectively create and disseminate knowledge, a broader focus on multiple contextual variables is needed which might help develop policies and evidence-based guidelines that reflect contextual intricacies across several socio-cultural contexts. In this article, we explore potential avenues for research and practice that might help increase our understanding about students’ attitudes towards physical education through an appropriate motivational climate.  Resumen. A lo largo de las últimas décadas, el clima motivacional y las actitudes de los estudiantes hacia la educación física han sido ampliamente discutidos por la comunidad docente e investigados en muchos contextos socioculturales. Sin embargo, en algunos casos, existen numerosas discrepancias entre la investigación y la práctica debido a la relevancia cultural de la educación física en todos los sistemas educativos, políticas y creencias y prácticas de los docentes. El propósito de este artículo es analizar la existencia de posibles brechas entre la investigación y la práctica de la kinesiología en contextos sociocultural y sugerir pautas para futuras investigaciones y prácticas sobre el clima motivacional y las actitudes hacia la educación física. Para crear y difundir el conocimiento de manera efectiva, se necesita un enfoque más amplio en múltiples variables de contexto que puedan ayudar a desarrollar políticas y pautas basadas en evidencia que reflejen las complejidades contextuales en una variedad de contextos socioculturales. En este artículo, exploramos posibles vías de investigación y práctica que podrían ayudar a aumentar nuestra comprensión sobre las actitudes de los estudiantes hacia la educación física a través de un clima motivador apropiado.

Cause-related marketing: a systematic review of the literature

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hina Yaqub Bhatti ◽  
M. Mercedes Galan-Ladero ◽  
Clementina Galera-Casquet
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Future Research ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Cause Related Marketing ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Corporate Social

AbstractCause-Related Marketing (CRM) is one of the most versatile activities among the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Though CRM is extensively researched, however, only a few authors have performed systematic literature reviews on CRM. Therefore, more systematic reviews of CRM are still needed to complete and bring together the more contributions, advances, and different existing research lines. Thus, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature in CRM from the two keywords: “Cause-Related Marketing” and “Cause Marketing”, and the time period ranges from 1988 to 2020. In this study, rigorous protocol is used in synthesizing 344 English articles drawing upon e-journal database searches. These articles were categorized by time-wise development, country-wise development, methodological development, cross-cultural analysis, the role of journals. This study also carried out the Bibliometric Analyses. The review highlights that the concept of CRM has evolved from being considered a marketing mix tool (a promotion tool), to being considered as a CSR initiative, with a more strategic character. Our findings revealed that only a few journals published articles on CRM. Geographically, the CRM study was initiated in North America, followed by Europe and Oceania, and Asian and Sub-Saharan African countries. From the third decade, there was more collaboration in cross-cultural studies and the use of mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative studies) approach. Lastly, this study shows the most manifest research gaps in CRM that opens avenue for future research.

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