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Irby, Stefan M. – ProQuest LLC, 2019
Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) have been described in a range of educational contexts. Although various learning objectives, termed anticipated learning outcomes (ALOs) in this project, have been proposed, processes for identifying them may not be rigorous or well-documented, which can lead to inappropriate assessment and…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Science Education, College Science, Undergraduate Students
Mike Morris – ProQuest LLC, 2024
To meet the employment demands in the information technology industry, it is crucial for higher education institutions to design sustainable curricula to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter and stay competitive in an ever-changing workforce. A review of one Mid-Atlantic University's information technology programs…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Information Technology, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Patton, Belinda Andromeda – ProQuest LLC, 2020
The rise in demand for computer programming jobs has created a significant need for computer programming training. Online learning can be an effective tool for meeting the needs of these job demands. The challenge for universities is that computer programming is perceived as a difficult course by many students (Askar & Davenport, 2009; Baser,…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Programming, Computer Science Education
Ernest, Byron L. – ProQuest LLC, 2014
The lack of student achievement in science is often cited in U.S. educational reports. At the study site, low student achievement in science has been an ongoing concern for administrators. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the impact of agricultural science education on student performance in a Biology course. Vygotsky's…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Science Education, Biology, Science Achievement
Nozaki, Steven Yasuto – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Graphics education has been a central component in the engineering course of study. As technology advances, so have the methods in which graphics are expressed and practiced. Though the of media of graphics education have evolved, the concepts of the field remain relatively consistent. Tools are needed to measure students' comprehension,…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Graphs, Outcome Measures, Scientific Concepts
Avey, Matthew R. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Career and Technical education has been around for some time, and has often been shaped by the current economic landscape of the country. While current evolving trends focus on relevance for students in the school setting, a coexistence with college preparation curriculum is now the new trend in modern technical education. New programs have…
Descriptors: Career Education, Technical Education, High School Graduates, Student Attitudes