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Research paper thumbnail of Taiwanese Teachers’ Self-efficacy Towards Inclusive Education

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Mar 5, 2017

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Research paper thumbnail of Teacher's Concern about Inclusive Education

Research paper thumbnail of The Accommodations in Early Years Model: Theoretical Framework and Methodologies for Adapting and Evaluating Developmental Assessments

Over the years, there has been an increasing interest in adapting classroom and largescale assess... more Over the years, there has been an increasing interest in adapting classroom and largescale assessments for school-aged children and adolescents. But despite the recent advances in the fields of educational measurement and special education, current accommodation research rarely involves preschool children. In this paper, we propose a theoretical model consisting of critical elements that involve a continuous and cyclical decision-making process aligned with developmentally appropriate practices addressing children and family needs. We also conducted research on a variety of methodologies that can be employed to examine the accommodated data and evaluate developmental assessments for different study purposes of early childhood special education.

Research paper thumbnail of Using Peer Review Approach to Promote Online Learning in Higher Education

In this pilot study a team of professionals from two different universities in two different stat... more In this pilot study a team of professionals from two different universities in two different states within the United States will explore and investigate peer review approach using online platform in online or distance education which might enhance student’s motivation. Initial stage of this pilot study will focus on three courses in two different state universities from east south-central region and east region of the United States using student’s engagement survey, satisfaction survey, and qualitative research. This proposed research will provide report for other faculty members in higher education who might consider using this approach in their online/distance education courses with suggested procedures and guidelines in their classrooms and this research will also display students’ perceptions of using peer review approach and their satisfaction as a foundation to seek the potential innovations in their classroom which might enhance their learning and engagement in the 21st century

Research paper thumbnail of Students’ Perception of Embedding Cultural Diversity Content into Early Childhood Courses

Journal of Research Initiatives, 2018

This study examines the incorporation of specific content framed with a diversity and equity lens... more This study examines the incorporation of specific content framed with a diversity and equity lens into two existing early childhood courses. The purpose was to investigate how embedding diversity and equity content impacted student perceptions and supported their cultural competence. Preand post-survey results (N = 50) show student awareness of biases and beliefs were positively influenced. Implications are examined related to course content and activities that could enhance students’ competencies and understanding to work with colleagues, children and families in diverse, inclusive settings. Introduction According to the U.S Census Bureau, more than twenty million children under the age of five years old are living in the United States. Of those twenty million children, 50.2 percent are from minority group or children of color (U.S. Department of Education, 2015). Furthermore, over one-third of students in public schools come from African, Asian, Hispanic and Native American backgr...

Research paper thumbnail of An Investigation on Gender and the Effects on Behavior in Early Childhood Classrooms

Journal of Research Initiatives, 2018

Researchers who have studied children behavior in early childhood classrooms have found that clas... more Researchers who have studied children behavior in early childhood classrooms have found that classrooms are the first place where children learn about acceptable behavior and societal norms. Gender and behavior have been studied on children of later ages, i.e.; elementary, middle, high school, and higher education, but little has been researched regarding children of younger ages. Researchers of this study used quantitative methods to examine, how gender and the effects on child behavior in early childhood classrooms. The researchers recruited a total of 105 preschoolers and fourteen classroom teachers from seven different classrooms in the Southwest Central region in the United States, to investigate, if there were any significant difference in preschoolers’ behaviors when compared to their genders. Research findings showed that boys demonstrated higher aggressive and hyperactive distractible behaviors than girls, which adds to an emergent body of research on gender and its effects...

Research paper thumbnail of An exploratory cross-cultural study: fathers’ early involvement with infants

Early Child Development and Care, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Math Anxiety and Problem-Solving Strategies for Early Middle School Math Performance: Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to explore math anxiety and problem solving strategies using an expe... more The purpose of this study is to explore math anxiety and problem solving strategies using an experimental study to compare early middle school students' math performances in two classrooms with and without a two week intervention using the Brace and Flow Map problem solving strategy. An additional goal of the study is to evaluate the two math anxiety assessments to determine which instrument better reflects early middle school students' math anxiety. The results revealed that the gain scores of students' math performances between the two groups did not yield significant differences; however, the mean of the gain scores in the treatment group accepting the problem solving strategy intervention was higher than the control group. Based on statistical results, survey A regarding math anxiety displayed higher reliability and consistency, but survey B was preferred from the students' perspective. Research and educators can further examine the gap between statistical analys...

Research paper thumbnail of Non-pharmacological Approached for Young Children with ADD/ADHD

For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... more For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Authors have discussed positive behavior supports for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and conclude with a discussion.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Field-based Experiences in Special Education Programs

The role of field based experiences is very important in special education programs. This paper e... more The role of field based experiences is very important in special education programs. This paper examines the shortage of special education teachers in the United States. This paper will inspect the theoretical framework, and a conceptual framework for effective field studies in special education, which prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of Overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children

Health Psychology Research, 2015

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder, which can be seen as a dis... more Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder, which can be seen as a disorder of life time, developing in preschool years and manifesting symptoms (full and/or partial) throughout the adulthood; therefore, it is not surprising that there are no simple solutions. The aim of this paper is to provide a short and concise review which can be used to inform affected children and adults; family members of affected children and adults, and other medical, paramedical, non-medical, and educational professionals about the disorder. This paper has also tried to look into the process of how ADHD develops; what are the associated problems; and how many other children and adults are affected by such problems all over the world basically to understand ADHD more precisely in order to develop a better medical and or non-medical multimodal intervention plan. If pre-school teachers and clinicians are aware of what the research tells us about ADHD, the varying theories of its ca...

Research paper thumbnail of Ages and Stages Questionnaire: a global screening scale

Boletín Médico del Hospital Infantil de México, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Best Practices for Designing Practicum in Special Education Programs

Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and... more Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and secondary schools are widely discussed and debated. Research studies show that effective preparation of good teachers includes intensive practical experience with K-12 students under carefully supervised conditions in collaboration with experienced teachers. The field studies/practicum is a compulsory part of the teacher education program. Field studies/practicum in special education programs are dealt with in different ways at different universities. The role of the field studies/practicum in undergraduate and graduate special education programs is very important. What kind of field studies/practicum best prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practice? Based on real life experience and research, the authors have proposed a reinforced life experience practicum framework, which prepares prospective special education teachers for effective classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of Father involvement and Child Development

The purpose of this article is to investigate the variety of variables relevant to father involve... more The purpose of this article is to investigate the variety of variables relevant to father involvement and further address the association between father involvement and child development. These relevant variables contain social and cultural demographic, relationship, and personality variables. In addition, temperaments were also discovered to effect reciprocal interaction between father and children rather than focusing on father characteristics only. These different variables blended together are associated with the multiple dimensions of father involvement. Even though father involvement has multiple dynamic dimensions and is difficult to address all of the possible variables in one study; this writer presented a multiple pathway model of father involvement addressing the possible influences on cognitive, language, physical, and social development through examining previous studies. This article could serve as an initial stage in providing future research a better awareness of how to enhance child development through a higher quality of father involvement.

Research paper thumbnail of Best Practices for Designing Practicum in Special Education Programs

Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and... more Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and secondary schools are widely discussed and debated. Research studies show that effective preparation of good teachers includes intensive practical experience with K-12 students under carefully supervised conditions in collaboration with experienced teachers. The field studies/practicum is a compulsory part of the teacher education program. Field studies/practicum in special education programs are dealt with in different ways at different universities. The role of the field studies/practicum in undergraduate and graduate special education programs is very important. What kind of field studies/practicum best prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practice? Based on real life experience and research, the authors have proposed a reinforced life experience practicum framework, which prepares prospective special education teachers for effective classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of The Study on the Creativity Teaching Strategies of Cognitive Dimension: Measurement Activities

This action research has developed “the creative instruction of children mathematics”. During the... more This action research has developed “the creative instruction of children mathematics”. During the process of exploration, development and improvement of the instruction, the curricula and teaching strategies have been justified and verified. The framework of the question-pose has associated children’s measurement concept and operation level of problem-solving. The pattern of question-pose has influenced on the presentation of children’s thinking and drawing. Children’s creative thinking has developed from the brainstorm strategy with varied operations and the restriction strategy with measurement concepts. Children’s higher creative thinking level has been stimulated from the strategies of analysis and practice thinking that include explanation, examination, clarification, prompting and emphasizing misconception. These teaching strategies have provided children with opportunities and experiences to accommodate their misconceptions and refine mathematics concepts.

Research paper thumbnail of 幼兒數學創造力教學引導策略之分析研究

爲因應政府推動創造力教育，本研究嘗試突破過去創造力教學的困境與問題，以認知、情意、社會、文化四個向度之創造力多元面向論點為架構，結合數學領域之教學內容， 發展出「幼兒數學創造力教學」課程，以培養... more 爲因應政府推動創造力教育，本研究嘗試突破過去創造力教學的困境與問題，以認知、情意、社會、文化四個向度之創造力多元面向論點為架構，結合數學領域之教學內容， 發展出「幼兒數學創造力教學」課程，以培養創意幼兒。透過探索、發展與精進三個教學階段之合作行動研究歷程，發展測量長度、測量面積與估算三個強調建構歷程的教學活動與引導策略，以及如何型塑創造力教學之教室文化引導策略。每個教學活動藉由佈題、解題與分享之教學循環歷程，提供幼兒「變異」與「選擇」的解題歷程，以幫助幼兒發展創意思考與數學概念。
教學之佈題架構，是以測量與估算之數學知識為基礎，兼顧生活化、趣味化，設計強調問題解決之佈題情境。解題、分享與評價之教學歷程，運用創意性思考、分析與實用性思考兩大引導策略，首先經由變異方法的「腦力激盪」策略提問，再運用「概念限定」之提問，以鷹架出幼兒的創意性思考。分析與實用性思考引導策略，是用以激發幼兒高層次的創意思考，並經由「尋求解釋」、「質疑」、「澄清」、「提示」與「突顯迷思」的提問，激發幼兒解題之認知衝突，並調適迷思概念，進而精進幼兒解題操作層次及數學概念。
創造力教學教室文化型塑之引導策略，是以情意、社會、文化三個向度為基礎，建構出ㄧ種讓幼兒勇於自己探索、發現、表達、彼此溝通與評價的教室文化。教師必須先建立教室規範，做為型塑教室文化的基礎，再以提供幼兒成功經驗之情意向度引導，激發內在動機及建立信心與冒險意願，以幫助幼兒擁有更多自信接受同儕及老師的辯証與挑戰。社會向度之引導，則用以逐步鼓勵幼兒表達自我的意見與想法，使幼兒在解題歷程中，增進更多合作解題、表達意見與互相溝通的機會。經由文化向度之引導，使幼兒社群對同儕的解題方法與創意，進行評價與選擇，從而促進幼兒以更客觀的方式進行建設性評價。而各向度之引導策略並無法各自獨立運用，而是彼此交織在一起，互相循環搭配運用，才得以型塑出創造力教學的教室文化。

Research paper thumbnail of Non-pharmacological Approached for Young Children with ADD/ADHD

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY, ISSN: 0975-0797, 2009

For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... more For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Authors have discussed positive behavior supports for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and conclude with a discussion.

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Cultural Differences in Parenting

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY, ISSN: 0975-0797, 2010

Parenting encompasses a variety of dimensions and patterns in different cultures and countries. I... more Parenting encompasses a variety of dimensions and patterns in different cultures and countries. It is also difficult to define parenting in each culture since many factors and environmental variables shape parents’ thinking. Even though each culture shares many of the same knowledge, rules, and values; each culture also has their own attitudes and languages. These individual specific values could be transformed and assimilated with other cultures through traveling and immigration. Over the past few decades, a number of studies have been conducted on cultural difference adaption. These cultural different adaption studies revealed how cultural values and individual behaviors have shifted and the impact the shift has had on parents’ thoughts about their childrearing strategies (Haslberger, 2005). Cultural adaption can be considered as a transformation process which occurs within individuals who have experienced their primary socialization process in one major culture and then must adapt to a new and unfamiliar culture (Kim & Ruben, 1988). Cross-cultural adaptation is a complex process in which people become capable of functioning effectively in a different culture. In this process, people try to adapt to the different culture and change their behaviors. Though studying this cultural adaptation process, future studies should explore whether the cultural adaption process influences parenting beliefs and parenting styles.

Research paper thumbnail of Phenomenology and Language Acquisition in Young Children

INSIGHT: Journal of Applied Research in Education, ISSN: 0975-0665, 2015

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the interrelationship of scholarship on Chomsky’s theorie... more The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the interrelationship of scholarship on Chomsky’s theories, phenomenology and language acquisition in young children. More specifically, building on the historical and theoretical perspectives on language acquisition we argue that there is a connection between Chomsky’s theories and the field of phenomenology. We discuss language development in children to illustrate the overarching implications of Chomsky’s theories and phenomenology on language acquisition for both originate from Husserl’s work on language expressions. We thus conclude that Chomsky’s theories and phenomenology impact both first and second language learners.

Research paper thumbnail of Taiwanese Teachers’ Self-efficacy Towards Inclusive Education

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Mar 5, 2017

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Research paper thumbnail of Teacher's Concern about Inclusive Education

Research paper thumbnail of The Accommodations in Early Years Model: Theoretical Framework and Methodologies for Adapting and Evaluating Developmental Assessments

Over the years, there has been an increasing interest in adapting classroom and largescale assess... more Over the years, there has been an increasing interest in adapting classroom and largescale assessments for school-aged children and adolescents. But despite the recent advances in the fields of educational measurement and special education, current accommodation research rarely involves preschool children. In this paper, we propose a theoretical model consisting of critical elements that involve a continuous and cyclical decision-making process aligned with developmentally appropriate practices addressing children and family needs. We also conducted research on a variety of methodologies that can be employed to examine the accommodated data and evaluate developmental assessments for different study purposes of early childhood special education.

Research paper thumbnail of Using Peer Review Approach to Promote Online Learning in Higher Education

In this pilot study a team of professionals from two different universities in two different stat... more In this pilot study a team of professionals from two different universities in two different states within the United States will explore and investigate peer review approach using online platform in online or distance education which might enhance student’s motivation. Initial stage of this pilot study will focus on three courses in two different state universities from east south-central region and east region of the United States using student’s engagement survey, satisfaction survey, and qualitative research. This proposed research will provide report for other faculty members in higher education who might consider using this approach in their online/distance education courses with suggested procedures and guidelines in their classrooms and this research will also display students’ perceptions of using peer review approach and their satisfaction as a foundation to seek the potential innovations in their classroom which might enhance their learning and engagement in the 21st century

Research paper thumbnail of Students’ Perception of Embedding Cultural Diversity Content into Early Childhood Courses

Journal of Research Initiatives, 2018

This study examines the incorporation of specific content framed with a diversity and equity lens... more This study examines the incorporation of specific content framed with a diversity and equity lens into two existing early childhood courses. The purpose was to investigate how embedding diversity and equity content impacted student perceptions and supported their cultural competence. Preand post-survey results (N = 50) show student awareness of biases and beliefs were positively influenced. Implications are examined related to course content and activities that could enhance students’ competencies and understanding to work with colleagues, children and families in diverse, inclusive settings. Introduction According to the U.S Census Bureau, more than twenty million children under the age of five years old are living in the United States. Of those twenty million children, 50.2 percent are from minority group or children of color (U.S. Department of Education, 2015). Furthermore, over one-third of students in public schools come from African, Asian, Hispanic and Native American backgr...

Research paper thumbnail of An Investigation on Gender and the Effects on Behavior in Early Childhood Classrooms

Journal of Research Initiatives, 2018

Researchers who have studied children behavior in early childhood classrooms have found that clas... more Researchers who have studied children behavior in early childhood classrooms have found that classrooms are the first place where children learn about acceptable behavior and societal norms. Gender and behavior have been studied on children of later ages, i.e.; elementary, middle, high school, and higher education, but little has been researched regarding children of younger ages. Researchers of this study used quantitative methods to examine, how gender and the effects on child behavior in early childhood classrooms. The researchers recruited a total of 105 preschoolers and fourteen classroom teachers from seven different classrooms in the Southwest Central region in the United States, to investigate, if there were any significant difference in preschoolers’ behaviors when compared to their genders. Research findings showed that boys demonstrated higher aggressive and hyperactive distractible behaviors than girls, which adds to an emergent body of research on gender and its effects...

Research paper thumbnail of An exploratory cross-cultural study: fathers’ early involvement with infants

Early Child Development and Care, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Math Anxiety and Problem-Solving Strategies for Early Middle School Math Performance: Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to explore math anxiety and problem solving strategies using an expe... more The purpose of this study is to explore math anxiety and problem solving strategies using an experimental study to compare early middle school students' math performances in two classrooms with and without a two week intervention using the Brace and Flow Map problem solving strategy. An additional goal of the study is to evaluate the two math anxiety assessments to determine which instrument better reflects early middle school students' math anxiety. The results revealed that the gain scores of students' math performances between the two groups did not yield significant differences; however, the mean of the gain scores in the treatment group accepting the problem solving strategy intervention was higher than the control group. Based on statistical results, survey A regarding math anxiety displayed higher reliability and consistency, but survey B was preferred from the students' perspective. Research and educators can further examine the gap between statistical analys...

Research paper thumbnail of Non-pharmacological Approached for Young Children with ADD/ADHD

For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... more For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Authors have discussed positive behavior supports for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and conclude with a discussion.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Field-based Experiences in Special Education Programs

The role of field based experiences is very important in special education programs. This paper e... more The role of field based experiences is very important in special education programs. This paper examines the shortage of special education teachers in the United States. This paper will inspect the theoretical framework, and a conceptual framework for effective field studies in special education, which prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of Overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in young children

Health Psychology Research, 2015

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder, which can be seen as a dis... more Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder, which can be seen as a disorder of life time, developing in preschool years and manifesting symptoms (full and/or partial) throughout the adulthood; therefore, it is not surprising that there are no simple solutions. The aim of this paper is to provide a short and concise review which can be used to inform affected children and adults; family members of affected children and adults, and other medical, paramedical, non-medical, and educational professionals about the disorder. This paper has also tried to look into the process of how ADHD develops; what are the associated problems; and how many other children and adults are affected by such problems all over the world basically to understand ADHD more precisely in order to develop a better medical and or non-medical multimodal intervention plan. If pre-school teachers and clinicians are aware of what the research tells us about ADHD, the varying theories of its ca...

Research paper thumbnail of Ages and Stages Questionnaire: a global screening scale

Boletín Médico del Hospital Infantil de México, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Best Practices for Designing Practicum in Special Education Programs

Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and... more Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and secondary schools are widely discussed and debated. Research studies show that effective preparation of good teachers includes intensive practical experience with K-12 students under carefully supervised conditions in collaboration with experienced teachers. The field studies/practicum is a compulsory part of the teacher education program. Field studies/practicum in special education programs are dealt with in different ways at different universities. The role of the field studies/practicum in undergraduate and graduate special education programs is very important. What kind of field studies/practicum best prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practice? Based on real life experience and research, the authors have proposed a reinforced life experience practicum framework, which prepares prospective special education teachers for effective classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of Father involvement and Child Development

The purpose of this article is to investigate the variety of variables relevant to father involve... more The purpose of this article is to investigate the variety of variables relevant to father involvement and further address the association between father involvement and child development. These relevant variables contain social and cultural demographic, relationship, and personality variables. In addition, temperaments were also discovered to effect reciprocal interaction between father and children rather than focusing on father characteristics only. These different variables blended together are associated with the multiple dimensions of father involvement. Even though father involvement has multiple dynamic dimensions and is difficult to address all of the possible variables in one study; this writer presented a multiple pathway model of father involvement addressing the possible influences on cognitive, language, physical, and social development through examining previous studies. This article could serve as an initial stage in providing future research a better awareness of how to enhance child development through a higher quality of father involvement.

Research paper thumbnail of Best Practices for Designing Practicum in Special Education Programs

Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and... more Teacher education programs that prepare teachers within the context of functioning elementary and secondary schools are widely discussed and debated. Research studies show that effective preparation of good teachers includes intensive practical experience with K-12 students under carefully supervised conditions in collaboration with experienced teachers. The field studies/practicum is a compulsory part of the teacher education program. Field studies/practicum in special education programs are dealt with in different ways at different universities. The role of the field studies/practicum in undergraduate and graduate special education programs is very important. What kind of field studies/practicum best prepares prospective special education teachers for classroom practice? Based on real life experience and research, the authors have proposed a reinforced life experience practicum framework, which prepares prospective special education teachers for effective classroom practices.

Research paper thumbnail of The Study on the Creativity Teaching Strategies of Cognitive Dimension: Measurement Activities

This action research has developed “the creative instruction of children mathematics”. During the... more This action research has developed “the creative instruction of children mathematics”. During the process of exploration, development and improvement of the instruction, the curricula and teaching strategies have been justified and verified. The framework of the question-pose has associated children’s measurement concept and operation level of problem-solving. The pattern of question-pose has influenced on the presentation of children’s thinking and drawing. Children’s creative thinking has developed from the brainstorm strategy with varied operations and the restriction strategy with measurement concepts. Children’s higher creative thinking level has been stimulated from the strategies of analysis and practice thinking that include explanation, examination, clarification, prompting and emphasizing misconception. These teaching strategies have provided children with opportunities and experiences to accommodate their misconceptions and refine mathematics concepts.

Research paper thumbnail of 幼兒數學創造力教學引導策略之分析研究

爲因應政府推動創造力教育，本研究嘗試突破過去創造力教學的困境與問題，以認知、情意、社會、文化四個向度之創造力多元面向論點為架構，結合數學領域之教學內容， 發展出「幼兒數學創造力教學」課程，以培養... more 爲因應政府推動創造力教育，本研究嘗試突破過去創造力教學的困境與問題，以認知、情意、社會、文化四個向度之創造力多元面向論點為架構，結合數學領域之教學內容， 發展出「幼兒數學創造力教學」課程，以培養創意幼兒。透過探索、發展與精進三個教學階段之合作行動研究歷程，發展測量長度、測量面積與估算三個強調建構歷程的教學活動與引導策略，以及如何型塑創造力教學之教室文化引導策略。每個教學活動藉由佈題、解題與分享之教學循環歷程，提供幼兒「變異」與「選擇」的解題歷程，以幫助幼兒發展創意思考與數學概念。
教學之佈題架構，是以測量與估算之數學知識為基礎，兼顧生活化、趣味化，設計強調問題解決之佈題情境。解題、分享與評價之教學歷程，運用創意性思考、分析與實用性思考兩大引導策略，首先經由變異方法的「腦力激盪」策略提問，再運用「概念限定」之提問，以鷹架出幼兒的創意性思考。分析與實用性思考引導策略，是用以激發幼兒高層次的創意思考，並經由「尋求解釋」、「質疑」、「澄清」、「提示」與「突顯迷思」的提問，激發幼兒解題之認知衝突，並調適迷思概念，進而精進幼兒解題操作層次及數學概念。
創造力教學教室文化型塑之引導策略，是以情意、社會、文化三個向度為基礎，建構出ㄧ種讓幼兒勇於自己探索、發現、表達、彼此溝通與評價的教室文化。教師必須先建立教室規範，做為型塑教室文化的基礎，再以提供幼兒成功經驗之情意向度引導，激發內在動機及建立信心與冒險意願，以幫助幼兒擁有更多自信接受同儕及老師的辯証與挑戰。社會向度之引導，則用以逐步鼓勵幼兒表達自我的意見與想法，使幼兒在解題歷程中，增進更多合作解題、表達意見與互相溝通的機會。經由文化向度之引導，使幼兒社群對同儕的解題方法與創意，進行評價與選擇，從而促進幼兒以更客觀的方式進行建設性評價。而各向度之引導策略並無法各自獨立運用，而是彼此交織在一起，互相循環搭配運用，才得以型塑出創造力教學的教室文化。

Research paper thumbnail of Non-pharmacological Approached for Young Children with ADD/ADHD

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY, ISSN: 0975-0797, 2009

For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... more For many decades, several studies have been conducted on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Authors have discussed positive behavior supports for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and conclude with a discussion.

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Cultural Differences in Parenting

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY, ISSN: 0975-0797, 2010

Parenting encompasses a variety of dimensions and patterns in different cultures and countries. I... more Parenting encompasses a variety of dimensions and patterns in different cultures and countries. It is also difficult to define parenting in each culture since many factors and environmental variables shape parents’ thinking. Even though each culture shares many of the same knowledge, rules, and values; each culture also has their own attitudes and languages. These individual specific values could be transformed and assimilated with other cultures through traveling and immigration. Over the past few decades, a number of studies have been conducted on cultural difference adaption. These cultural different adaption studies revealed how cultural values and individual behaviors have shifted and the impact the shift has had on parents’ thoughts about their childrearing strategies (Haslberger, 2005). Cultural adaption can be considered as a transformation process which occurs within individuals who have experienced their primary socialization process in one major culture and then must adapt to a new and unfamiliar culture (Kim & Ruben, 1988). Cross-cultural adaptation is a complex process in which people become capable of functioning effectively in a different culture. In this process, people try to adapt to the different culture and change their behaviors. Though studying this cultural adaptation process, future studies should explore whether the cultural adaption process influences parenting beliefs and parenting styles.

Research paper thumbnail of Phenomenology and Language Acquisition in Young Children

INSIGHT: Journal of Applied Research in Education, ISSN: 0975-0665, 2015

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the interrelationship of scholarship on Chomsky’s theorie... more The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the interrelationship of scholarship on Chomsky’s theories, phenomenology and language acquisition in young children. More specifically, building on the historical and theoretical perspectives on language acquisition we argue that there is a connection between Chomsky’s theories and the field of phenomenology. We discuss language development in children to illustrate the overarching implications of Chomsky’s theories and phenomenology on language acquisition for both originate from Husserl’s work on language expressions. We thus conclude that Chomsky’s theories and phenomenology impact both first and second language learners.