Competency disparity between pre-service teacher education and in-service teaching requirements in Taiwan

Jon-Chao Hong; Jeou-Shyan Horng; Chan-Li Lin; Lih-Juan ChanLin

International Journal of Educational Development Vol. 28, No. 1 pp. 4–20

The purpose of this study is to explore whether pre-service teacher education in Taiwan equips in-service teachers with the necessary knowledge and competency to meet the demands of the professional career. A questionnaire was developed to...

Language: English

Playfulness-Based Design in Educational Games: A Perspective on an Evolutionary Contest Game

Jon-Chao Hong; Ming-Yueh Hwang; Chin-Hsieh Lu; Ching-Ling Cheng; Yu-Chen Lee; Chan-Li Lin

Interactive Learning Environments Vol. 17, No. 1 (March 2009) pp. 15–35

Playfulness steering is an emerging approach in educational game design and play. The integration of arithmetical computation, game strategy, and teamwork into one game allows players to interactively "steer" the playfulness and enhance learning. In ...