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Direct linkBartholomew, Scott – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2015
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is a buzzword in America (Ames, 2013; Woodruff, 2013). With recent pushes from the federal government (Obama, 2013) the educational landscape is changing, with an increased emphasis on STEM (Noddings, 2013; Obama, 2013). However, a clear definition of who teaches each aspect of STEM does not exist…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Teacher Qualifications, Science Education History, Academic Standards
Download full textShen, Hui – Online Submission, 2011
To adapt the focus of engineering education to emerging new industries and technologies nationwide and in the local area, a biomechanics module has been developed and incorporated into a mechanical engineering technical elective course to expose mechanical engineering students at ONU (Ohio Northern University) to the biomedical engineering topics.…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Elective Courses, Biomechanics, Engineering
Rowland, Susan L.; Smith, Christopher A.; Gillam, Elizabeth M. A.; Wright, Tony – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2011
A strong, recent movement in tertiary education is the development of conceptual, or "big idea" teaching. The emphasis in course design is now on promoting key understandings, core competencies, and an understanding of connections between different fields. In biochemistry teaching, this radical shift from the content-based tradition is…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Biochemistry, Concept Teaching, Scientific Concepts
Prescott, David; El-Sakran, Tharwat; Albasha, Lutfi; Aloul, Fadi; Al-Assaf, Yousef – Online Submission, 2011
Well-developed professional communication skills, collaborative work practices, effective self-management and a clear understanding of social responsibility and ethical practices are essential for the new engineer who hopes to contribute to the profession and build a career. These attributes are in addition to the traditional sound knowledge of…
Descriptors: Engineering, Social Responsibility, Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Murray-Nseula, Marlene – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2011
Genetics is considered one of the most challenging courses in the biology curricula at both the secondary and post secondary levels. Case based teaching has been shown to improve student perception and performance outcomes in both non-science and science courses. Thus in an effort to improve outcomes, case studies were integrated into an…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Genetics, Program Effectiveness, Case Studies
Stewart, Barbara L.; Ezell, Shirley; DeMartino, Darrell; Rifai, Rana; Gatterson, Beverly – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2006
This case explored the use of a collaborative team to develop a virtual course component to increase educational experience. As students continue to engage in recreational video game activities, incorporation of such applications into their learning environments becomes important to allow them to connect and interact with course content in a…
Descriptors: Video Games, Educational Experience, Pilot Projects, Video Technology
