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Module for Learning Integral Calculus with Maple: Lecturers' Views
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Awang, Tuan Salwani; Zakaria, Effandi – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2012
Engineering technology students can attain a meaningful mathematics learning if they are allowed to actively participate in hands-on activities. However, the current dissemination of knowledge in the classroom still focuses on teacher-centered paradigm of teaching. A study to explore lecturers' views regarding a newly developed integral calculus…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Calculus, Mathematics Education, Lesson Plans
Self-Paced Learning in Civil E.T.
Sharples, Kent – Engineering Education, 1977
Briefly reports on the structure and evaluation of an individually-paced, two year civil engineering technology curriculum sponsored by a National Science Foundation grant. The written modules progress linearly with support media presentations. Students in the self-paced program generally outperformed lecture-based students on cognitive…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Engineering Education
Seeking Better Definitions for E.T. and I.T. Programs
Schon, James F. – Engineering Education, 1977
The lack of consistency and uniformity throughout California concerning program and course objectives, titles and content, prompted the study reported in this article. Community colleges statewide were included in the study. Curricular characteristics of engineering technology and industrial technology programs were recommended and definitions…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Problems
A Research Project to Develop and Evaluate a Technical Education Component on Materials Technology for Orientation to Space-Age Technology, Covering the Period July 1, 1974 - January 31, 1976. Final Technical Report.
Jacobs, James A. – 1976
This developmental applied research project aims to provide an effective means of orienting non-traditional students, especially minorities and females, to engineering technology, and particularly to basic materials science. The instructional system adopted involves self-paced, individualized instruction, breaking the technical education component…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Individually-Paced Learning in Civil Engineering Technology: An Approach to Mastery.
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Sharples, D. Kent; And Others – 1976
An individually-paced, open-entry/open-ended mastery learning approach for a state-wide civil engineering technology curriculum was developed, field-tested, and evaluated. Learning modules relying heavily on audiovisuals and hands-on experience, and based on 163 identified competencies, were developed for 11 courses in the curriculum. Written…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Civil Engineering, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Current Reports: Educating Scientists and Engineers: The View from OTA.
Morgan, Robert P. – Engineering Education, 1989
Compares two engineering education reports which urge the following needs and emphases: attract and retain minorities, retain students already in engineering school, and allow students to enter the engineering program at various levels. Criticizes the Office of Technology Assessment's report and supplies prescriptions for the future. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation