Teaching restorative justice to education and criminal justice majors

In academia, departments in Education and Sociology/Criminal Justice are in different colleges, but professionals in these fields frequently interact, such as probation officers working in schools and teachers working in prisons. This paper describes a course that addressed a commonality of the two by focusing on Restorative Justice. The content of the course was multi-disciplinary and co-taught by two professors from these different disciplines, and students were from a wide range of majors. Not only did the course content focus on Restorative Justice, this perspective guided how the course was taught. All classes were conducted within a Circle, students participated in the creation of the syllabus, students contracted for grades, and students organized many of the discussions. Emphasis was on critical analysis of Restorative Justice practices and theories. Quantitative and qualitative evaluations were provided as well as reflections by the teachers.     

Intrauterine exposure to environmental toxins: The significance of subtle behavioral effects

Abstract

Recently, there has been an increase in interest in subtle effects associated with exposure to environmental toxins. One methodological problem in research in this area involves assessment of degree of contamination when exposure occurs at low and moderate levels. A second problem lies in determining the clinical or practical significance of subtle toxic effects when they are observed. Both these issues are illustrated by the case of polychlorinated bi‐phenyls (PCBs), a family of environmental toxins found in moderate concentrations in humans who consume Lake Michigan sports fish. Two hundred forty‐two newborns whose mothers had consumed these fish and 71 newborns whose mothers had abstained were examined in the immediate post‐partum period. Degree of exposure was measured by both maternal contaminated fish consumption and cord serum PCB level. An examination of the data suggests that, at the levels of exposure found in this sample, a maternal report may in some instances be more sensitive and reliable than a biochemical analysis. While statistically significant effects on birth size, gestational age, and neonatal behavior were observed, the clinical significance of these effects is not yet known since none of the exposed infants weighed less than 1500 g and criteria for newborn behavioral adequacy have not been established. However, research on other toxic substances suggests that subtle neonatal deficits frequently signal the existence of an ongoing toxic process with clinically significant implications for later development.     

The Effects of Dog-Training Programs: Experiences of Incarcerated Females

Dog-training programs (DTPs) in prisons have grown increasingly popular throughout the United States, but very little is known about their effects on both prisons and their participants. Furthermore, with increasing rates of female imprisonment, the demand for programs that address the needs of female offenders is high. Using interview data from female offenders, program coordinators, and prison staff (N = 27), this study examined the effect of DTPs on how female offenders experience prison. The present study found that DTP participation alleviated the pains of imprisonment that women offenders face, including problems in psychological and emotional health, motherhood, transferable skills, security, trust, and serving time. An assessment of which female offenders appear to benefit the most is outlined, and the broader implications of these findings are discussed.     

从“浙江工商大学的国际化”到“国际化的浙江工商大学”——在浙江工商大学推进教育国际化大会上的讲话

高等教育国际化是当今世界高等教育大变革的根本特征之一。为了推进从“浙江工商大学的国际化”到“国际化的浙江工商大学”的发展目标的实现,需要充分理解推进学校教育国际化的时代背景与战略意义;了解学校目前教育国际化取得的成绩和存在的不足;明确推进学校学校教育国际化的指导思想、总体目标与主要任务;在未来几年的教育改革中力求实践推进学校教育国际化的主要思路与具体措施。     

论我国教育仲裁制度的构建——以大学生权利救济为视角

随着教育纠纷的日渐增多,尤其是在高等教育领域,高校与学生的纠纷日趋复杂化、多样化,学界对教育纠纷的救济方式也各抒己见。现行法律设计的救济制度在解决高校教育纠纷的过程中虽发挥着一定的作用,但也存在着诸多的缺陷和不足,因此,有必要在高等教育领域建构教育仲裁制度。建立教育仲裁制度能够更加有效地化解矛盾和处理各种教育纠纷,在大学生的权利救济上发挥其独特的作用。     

自我超越之必要、艰难与教育的努力——对鲁洁教授学术思想的一种体认

鲁洁教授在学术论著中从理论与实践的两个层面对自我超越的艰难性进行了分析。当她认定自我超越是人之生存本性同时又痛感现时教育对人之自我超越形成严重桎梏与障碍之时,她对教育产生形成人之超越性的期待也就成为一种逻辑的必然。这样的逻辑关联也铸就了鲁洁教授心中的教育理想与教育信念。这不只是鲁洁教授一人的期待,也是千千万万教育工作者的期待,甚至也是全社会的期待。从鲁洁教授对美好教育的殷殷期待中,我们能感受到并且也分享着一种深邃而又博大的教育之爱。     

“冤案”与司法活动——从卡夫卡《审判》看

冤案研究应从日常司法的关于是否存在冤案的对立认识入手,而非公认冤案。而发生对立认识时,基于角色担当和功能作用的理由,应主要支持司法活动。社会公众及个人,在冤案对立认识及日常活动中,也有自己的行动责任。卡夫卡《审判》是展开这些探讨的极佳素材。     

论终身体育与高校体育教育改革——以中国城市老年体育活动为视角

该文采用文献法、调查法对我国城市老年体育活动方式及其特点进行研究,以此阐述终身体育、“健康第一”的思想对高校体育教育改革的影响。高校体育教育改革应以终身体育思想为主导,本着使学生终身受益为原则,以顺应现代体育思想,适应现代化社会发展的需求。     

论明政府在贵州的兴教举措

贵州建省以后,为了有效开发贵州的人力资源,尽快推进贵州与内地的政治经济一体化,明统治者把“变夷俗以敷教化”作为治黔重心,注意建设贵州的文化教育事业。明政府在贵州实行的多层次办学、多形式兴教等举措不仅使贵州的学校教育具有多元化的地方特色,而且也为后世发展民族教育积累了宝贵的经验教训。     

论教育评价在教育中的作用

教育评价是对教育活动效果的价值上的判断,它以教育测量为基础。教育评价对于教育活动质量的提高,教育目标的实现有着重要的不可替代的作用。近年来我国教育评价工作取得了一些成绩,同时也存在一些主要问题,从而影响了我国教育改革的发展步伐。