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Colombari, Ruggero; Neirotti, Paolo – Studies in Higher Education, 2022
The digitalization of operations is disrupting frontline technical jobs, entailing new competency needs currently not being met by upper secondary education and corporate training programs. To discuss how technical universities can help bridge the resulting "middle-skills gap" without incurring an unwarranted academization of these…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, Foreign Countries, Competency Based Education
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Jarupongputtana, Chainarong; Mangkhang, Charin; Dibyamandala, Jarunee; Manokarn, Monnapat – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2022
The objectives of this research were to (1) synthesize competency of digital citizenship and concepts of interdisciplinary community-based learning; and (2) propose guidelines of interdisciplinary community-based learning management for promoting digital citizenship of pre-service teachers in the Thai context. The research was qualitative research…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Technological Literacy, Internet, Citizenship
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Grimes, Catherine Leimkuhler; White, Harold B., III – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2015
There are barriers to adoption of research-based teaching methods. Professional development workshops may inform faculty of these methods, but effective adoption often does not follow. In addition, newly-minted research-active faculty are often overwhelmed by the many new responsibilities (grant writing, group management, laboratory setup,…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Biochemistry, Science Instruction
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Le Doux, Joseph M.; Waller, Alisha A. – Advances in Engineering Education, 2016
This paper describes the problem-solving studio (PSS) learning environment. PSS was designed to teach students how to solve difficult analytical engineering problems without resorting to rote memorization of algorithms, while at the same time developing their deep conceptual understanding of the course topics. There are several key features of…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Apprenticeships, Engineering Education, Teaching Methods
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Dunlap, Joanna C. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2005
Problem-based learning (PBL) is apprenticeship for real-life problem solving, helping students acquire the knowledge and skills required in the workplace. Although the acquisition of knowledge and skills makes it possible for performance to occur, without self-efficacy the performance may not even be attempted. I examined how student…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Computer Software, Problem Based Learning, Computer Science Education
Giddens, Beth; Stasz, Cathy – Centerpoint, 1999
Changes in work and the workplace are transforming the kinds of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for successful work performance. Educators and school reformers are updating curricula and redesigning school programs to ensure that, in addition to academics, young people have opportunities to learn work-related skills and attitudes. A…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Apprenticeships, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques