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Industrial Sponsor Perspective on Leveraging Capstone Design Projects to Enhance Their Business
Author: Weissbach, Robert S.
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum,Engineering,Engineering Education,Engineering Technology,Employees

Capstone design projects have become commonplace among engineering and engineering technology programs. These projects are valuable tools when assessing students, as they require students to work in teams, communicate effectively, and demonstrate technical competency. The use of industrial sponsors enhances these projects by giving these projects more of a &quot;real world&quot; feel. Most of the research into capstone design projects focuses on student learning as well as the overall design process. However, very little research has been performed from the perspective of the industrial sponsor. In this paper, an industrial sponsor who has sponsored several large-scale capstone design projects presents their perspective on working with students on these projects. These projects serve as training systems for their existing employees and clients, and offer the sponsor the opportunity to evaluate the students as prospective future employees.
A Survey on the Levels of Questioning of ELT: A Case Study in an Indonesian Tertiary Education
Author: Ashadi, Rido Imam
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Surveys,Higher Education,Summative Evaluation,Private Colleges,Undergraduate Students,College Faculty,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Classification,Muslims,Language Teachers,Teaching Methods,Questioning Techniques

This present study focused on examining the levels of questions in Indonesia tertiary education. A survey research was conducted in one of the private universities in North Sumatra. The English summative assessment in an undergraduate education was used as target of survey. There were a collection of questions that had been administered by four English lecturers from Faculty of English Education in Universitas Muslim Nusantara (UMN) Al-Washliyah Medan, Indonesia. The sample of research included the sixty five questions of summative tests. The qualitative content analysis which is based on Gallagher/Aschner Bloom Classification System used to categorize the questions. It was found that the lower order thinking level still dominated the question types (69%). There was only 31% higher order questions used on the summative test.
Robotics Focused Capstone Senior Design Course
Author: Rios-Gutierrez, Fernando
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Robotics,Design,Educational Experience,Engineering Education,Interdisciplinary Approach,Teamwork,Student Projects,Interaction,Educational Objectives,Program Administration,Program Evaluation,Motor Vehicles,College Programs,Program Implementation,Science Education

This work describes the educational experiences gained teaching the Senior Design I &amp; II courses, a senior level, two-semester sequence in the Electrical Engineering (EE) program at Georgia Southern University (GSU). In particular, the authors present their experiences in using robotics as the main area to develop the capstone senior design, with focus in interdisciplinary interactions and teamwork for the design and implementation of autonomous mobile robots. The other main purpose of the capstone design course sequence is for the students to experience working in an engineering application project researching and analyzing the sustainability, ethical and social impact issues related to their projects. The students work for two semesters as a team to design, test and build a mobile robot project for a particular application. Some of these projects have been fabricated to participate in different robotic competitions, including the IEEE sponsored hardware competition, the lawn mower competition, and the robot waiter competition.
Synergy among School and District Leaders in the Application of Quality Standards in Kuwaiti Public Schools
Author: Aldaihani, Sultan Ghaleb
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Public Schools,Educational Quality,Academic Standards,Qualitative Research,Principals,Superintendents,Administrator Attitudes,Educational Cooperation,School Effectiveness,Comparative Analysis,School Districts,Elementary Secondary Education,Semi Structured Interviews

This study sought to identify existing levels of synergy, or cooperation and compatibility, among school and district leaders and the impact of synergy on standards of quality in Kuwaiti schools. The researcher employed a qualitative methodology based on interviews with principals and administrators representing the six educational districts in Kuwait. Synergy was found to have positive effects on school performance and to be an important tool for implementation of quality standards. Despite the desire of both school and district leaders to achieve coordinated efforts, administrative workloads, centralization of decision making, and absence of dialog have hindered the realization of an effective synergy. Effective training programs may help broaden the scope of cooperation and interaction among school and district leaders.
The Effect of Picture Story Books on Students' Reading Comprehension
Author: Roslina
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Picture Books,Childrens Literature,Story Reading,Reading Comprehension,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Randomized Controlled Trials,Comparative Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Prior Learning,Questionnaires,Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Student Interests,Scores,Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Elementary Education

As a non formal education students, PKBM (a Non-Formal Community Learning Center) Medaso Kolaka students tend to encounter some difficulties in reading such as low motivation, infrequent tutors (non-formal education teachers) coming, inappropriate teaching materials, etc. This research aimed to investigate the effects of picture story books on the students' reading comprehension and to clarify students' perception on the utilization of picture story books in teaching reading. The research was conducted at the PKBM Medaso Kolaka by applying the experimental design. There were 15 students randomly took as the sample and they were taking a Paket B. The sample was divided into two groups, namely experimental group and control groups. The data were collected by administering a test, namely pre-test that aimed to determine the prior students' knowledge, and the post-test that was conducted in the end of the experiment. Questionnaires and interviews were also used to collect data of the students' perception. Then, the data were analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment assisted by SPSS 14.0. The results revealed that picture story books were able to improve students' reading as well as the students' interest in reading. The result showed that the utilization of picture story books had effect on the students' reading comprehension that revealed the value of 0.025 with higher scores found in the post-test.
Teacher Preparedness in the Implementation of the Integrated Business Studies Curriculum in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Author: Jerotich, Florah
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Public Schools,Secondary School Curriculum,Teacher Effectiveness,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Integrated Curriculum,Business Education,Curriculum Implementation,Preservice Teacher Education,Inservice Teacher Education,Faculty Development,Career Readiness,Questionnaires,Teacher Surveys,Administrator Surveys,Teacher Competencies

The main purpose of this paper was to assess teacher preparedness in the implementation of the integrated Business Studies curriculum in public secondary schools in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to: find out the level of preservice training of the Business Studies teachers implementing the integrated Business Studies curriculum and to find out the extent of in-service training of the Business Studies teachers implementing the integrated Business Studies curriculum. This study was based on the ideas and concepts of curriculum theorists; Gross et al., (1971), Tyler, (1949), Fullan (1982) and Shiundu and Omulando (1992), who noted that, for successful curriculum implementation, the degree of success depends on the extent to which several factors would be considered. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The study took a census inquiry and thus purposively collected data from all the Business Studies teachers and head teachers of all the public secondary schools in Nandi North Sub-County. Questionnaires for Business Studies teachers and interview schedule for head teachers were used to collect data. Validity of the research tools was determined by having experienced supervisors in the School of Education, Moi University who checked the questionnaires and the interview schedule, while reliability of the research instruments was established by a pilot study. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistical techniques. The findings of this study revealed that Business Studies teachers were trained in the orientation of the old curriculum to teach Accounting, Economics or Commerce as separate subjects with majority having been trained to teach Economics and not Business Studies as an integrated subject while about a third of the teachers were untrained. Furthermore the study found out that majority 52 (71%) of the Business Studies teachers had never received any in-service training such as seminars and workshops. This study recommends that, there is need for Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to hire more professionally trained Business Studies teachers and organize more in-service training courses. Teacher training institutions should offer relevant training program in all areas of the integrated Business Studies subject. It is hoped that the findings from this study will be utilized by the Ministry of Education and other education stakeholders in order to come up with strategies that should be put in place to enhance the implementation of the integrated Business Studies curriculum in Kenyan secondary schools.
Capstone Engineering Design Projects for Community Colleges
Author: Walz, Kenneth A.
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum,Community Colleges,Two Year Colleges,Engineering,Design,Engineering Education,Two Year College Students

Capstone engineering design courses have been a feature at research universities and four-year schools for many years. Although such classes are less common at two-year colleges, the experience is equally beneficial for this population of students. With this in mind, Madison College introduced a project-based Engineering Design course in 2007. This paper explores Madison College's experience over the past decade offering this class. Unique challenges and opportunities for engineering design courses at two-year colleges are discussed. Our findings include several recommended practices to benefit colleges and universities at any level that are creating new engineering design courses.
The Constraints to the Application of Self-Assessment of the Academic Programmes at Al-Balqa Applied University from the Viewpoint of the Faculty Members
Author: Hamadneh, Hammam Samir
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Barriers,Teacher Attitudes,College Programs,Program Evaluation,Questionnaires,Program Implementation,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Course Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Interviews,Observation

This study aimed at identifying the constraints to the application of self-assessment of the academic programmes at Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) from the point of view of faculty members. The sample of the study consisted of (75) faculty members, who had experience in quality works and the self-assessment report, and the participants of the quality committees of colleges and academic programmes that were internationally adopted and some locally. To achieve the objectives of the study, a 12-paragraph questionnaire was prepared. The study results showed that the of &quot;the length of time required by the self-assessment report writing process&quot; was ranked first, with the highest mean reached (4.40) with a (high) degree, while the constraint of &quot;the ambiguity of self-Assessment criteria&quot; came in the last rank, with the lowest mean reached (3.13) with a (medium) level. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences attributable to the gender variable of the faculty members (male) and (female) from their point of views to identify mean to the application of the self-assessment of academic programmes at the BAU.
Specialized Courses Teaching Mode Innovation of the Independent College Based on MOOCS
Author: Hongxia, Sun
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Large Group Instruction,Higher Education,Teaching Methods,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Undergraduate Study,Foreign Countries

Independent college is a new kind of school-running pattern, on the basis of independent college computer professional course teaching, based on the background of MOOCS, specialized course teaching mode principle, on the basis of design is given priority to, the class online course of classroom teaching mode. To a certain extent can motivate we will accelerate reform of the teaching mode of independent colleges, improve the teaching quality of education.
Challenges in the Decentralization of Recruitment and Selection of Teachers in Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Case of Gucha District
Author: Moraa, Samba Serah
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Recruitment,Personnel Management,Administrative Organization,Barriers,Performance Factors,Teacher Selection,Operations Research,Program Effectiveness,Change Strategies,Teacher Surveys,Administrator Surveys,Parent Surveys,Interviews,Educational Malpractice,Efficiency,Job Simplification,Participant Satisfaction

Decentralization of teacher recruitment and selection in Kenya was as a result of World Bank/IMF policies, which support projects that guarantee direct net economic returns by productivity and indirect returns on externalities. The approach has been used as a way of improving service delivery. This strategy that has been successful elsewhere may not necessarily be appropriate for Kenya. Any meaningful interventions in Kenya ought to be based on research data from within the countries education system. This paper is based on a research that was conducted in Gucha district in the year 2010. The study sought to assess decentralized approach process and examined the challenges faced in the application of the approach in secondary teacher recruitment and selection. Arising from the descriptive survey research analysis and interpretation is that despite the crucial role decentralized approach play in Secondary teacher recruitment and selection, there are still some negative aspects that hinder the applicability and implementation of the approach. It was noted that, the approach has led to better staffing in rural remote schools, equity and equality in employment leading to community development and high rate of teacher trainee absorption in the employment sector. However, very little attention is paid to competence of the BOG/PTA, adequate funds, corruption, political interference and teacher performance that challenge the efficiency and effectiveness of the approach. Consequently, this paper recommends that capacity building be incorporated to the BOG/PTA members for empowerment; increase of funds set aside by the government for recruitment to increase teacher absorption rate for adequate and equal distribution; streamline decentralized approach to give it a national outlook and supervision of the exercise by professionals for sustainable development in Kenya.
&quot;You Have Come a Long Way Woman&quot;: A Sparkle Slogan without Realistic Meaning for Woman Status in Jordan
Author: Khudeir, Dua'a Ibrahim
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Civil Rights,Gender Bias,Public Policy,Federal Legislation,Social Justice,Rape,Violence,Cultural Influences

This research paper discusses woman status in the country of Jordan in terms of rights, equality and personal liberties, freedom of choice in particular. It argues that, although Jordan is working hard to be open to Western values and civilization; however, it lags behind when it comes to woman liberty and equality. Jordan is a patriarchal society, decisions at every level whether at work, home, school and so forth belong to man. Man's authority is empowered by tribal traditions and culture which do not recognize woman as a society builder with man, nor any of her rights. This mentality against woman is supported by the Jordanian laws, article 290, and article 308 of penal law in particular. Results reveal that Jordan has a long way to go in order to have woman be an equal citizen. In addition, woman activists and many ordinary citizens are demanding the government and parliament to have reforms in the Jordanian legislation system by which certain articles in the penal system be removed.
Implementation of Effective Capstone Projects in Undergraduate Manufacturing Design Engineering Program
Author: Viswanathan, Shekar
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Manufacturing,Design,Engineering Education,Program Implementation,Student Projects,Engineering Technology,Design Preferences,Educational Strategies,Critical Thinking,Learning Activities,College Programs,Performance Factors,Educational Practices

Final program projects (capstone course) in manufacturing design engineering technology at National University are intensive experiences in critical thinking and analysis, designed to broaden students' perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area of manufacturing design engineering. This paper focuses on three specific capstone projects that were worked on in an undergraduate manufacturing design engineering program. The projects include an office chair design, development of an improved balloon marker placement system for catheter manufacturing, and a modular motorcycle helmet design. This paper summarizes the design methodologies and strategies that were adopted by the students and faculty. In addition, this paper draws on the experiences gained from working on these projects to describe how a capstone project in manufacturing design engineering should be designed for maximum effectiveness. In this context, this paper presents a useful do's and don'ts list.
The Use of Multimedia in Teaching Dirasah Islamiyah Course in Higher Education Institution in Indonesia
Author: Sulaeman, Maryam
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Multimedia Instruction,College Instruction,Islam,Religious Education,Statistical Analysis,College Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Engineering Education

Dirasah Islamiyah is one of basic courses in the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Jakarta Islamic University (FT-UID). This course aims to examine and develops Islamic teachings and concepts. After studying this course, it is expected that students are able to understand the Islamic teachings and concepts and are able to implement it in their daily life. One of issues of concern in Dirasah Islamiyah education at FT-UID is the low level of effectiveness and efficiency of the absorption of learning materials, as well as its effect on students' attitude in their daily life. This study was conducted using quantitative approaches: i.e., using time series test. Thirty-eight students majoring in Industrial Engineering, from Faculty of Engineering, Jakarta Islamic University, Indonesia were selected as participants. Results showed that multimedia learning positively improved pupils' achievement in Dirasah Islamiyah. The results imply that for an effective multimedia implementation, two prerequisite should be fulfilled. First, facilities and equipment must be made available, and second, the contents in the learning materials must be appropriate.
Opinions of Turkish as a Foreign Language Learners on Academic Turkish
Author: Yilmaz, Isa
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Turkish,Academic Discourse,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Student Attitudes,Focus Groups,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Foreign Students,Course Content,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Spelling,Pronunciation,Figurative Language,Foreign Countries,Case Studies

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the language skills of the international students attending different Turkish language centers are sufficient to understand their departmental courses. The research was carried out through focus group interviews which are among the qualitative data collection techniques. For this purpose, 14 students studying at two different universities at different levels were selected on a voluntary basis. A semi-structured interview form was created with the help of three experts and was used to collect data for the study. The content analysis technique was used. Responses from 14 students were transcribed and analyzed both individually and entirely. It was detected that the level of Turkish taught at the Turkish language centers remained inadequate for the students to understand their departmental courses. The students had difficulties in understanding the concepts, terms, and sample texts related to their field. It is suggested that the students should be introduced with relevant academic concepts before starting their studies.
Investigation of Turkish Teacher Candidates Listening Skills
Author: Karagöz, Beytullah
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Listening Skills,Preservice Teachers,Listening,Listening Comprehension,Surveys

As a basic skill of language, listening is an essential process at interpretation surroundings. Today listening is necessary in many cases such as school life, interfamilial communication, etc. Thanks to listening, people acquire comprehension skills and expressing themselves in all areas. 2005 and 2015 Turkish Course Syllabus include special objectives and outcomes to listening. This research aims to specify behaviors and attitudes of students who are studying Turkish Language Teaching. Survey sample is composed of 148 Turkish Language Prospective Teachers. Research data is obtained by applying &quot;Listening Skill Scale.&quot; In conclusion, 148 prospective teachers have 59,122 average points from this scale.