Paul Ryan has brought together the writings of the most prominent British research into vocational preparation in Britain in comparison to the other advanced economies, primarily within the EEC. The book, originally published in 1991, documents various aspects of inadequacy in British practice at the time, concentrating upon intermediate skills,…

This project was directed towards exploring issues in undergraduate engineering education and presenting recommendations for future activities in engineering education at two universities. The report includes 14 recommendations pertaining to engineering education in areas such as: practical training, course structure and organization, teaching…

Describes a course designed to provide the necessary academic study prior to students engaging in the practice of irrigation engineering. Rationale for the course, course structure, and special features of the course are included. (JN)

Describes how to establish and operate a Teaching Company program, highlighting the required interaction between industry and university. Also gives examples of present and past Teaching Company programs in Great Britain and Wales. (Author/JN)

The design and construction of models forms the foundation of first-year design teaching (totaling 18 class hours) in the three-year mechanical engineering program at the Royal Military College of Science. Lists the aims of this approach, providing examples of the types of models produced by students while solving engineering problems. (JN)

This recommendation is complementary to recommendation 30, (CE 001 037) on professional training, and preserves the opportunities for transfer which have always been part of the British Electricity Supply Industry Board's schemes. The two together supersede the sections of Recommendation 5 that refer to the education and training of generation and…

The educational philosophy and programs for the education of manufacturing and production engineers in these three countries are discussed. Included are curriculum standards, course content, differences in prestige of the engineering profession, and the types of educational institutions offering engineering instruction. (MLH)

A-level engineering science constitutes an alternative approach to A-level physics, linking teaching, student experiences, and assessment to engineering philosophy and practice. Discusses the nature and development of the curriculum and its examination, factors related to its growth and acceptance, and future prospects. (JN)

Draws comparisons between the development of physics courses and the approach required to solve an engineering problem. Some major strands in the development of A-level physics and related subjects are discussed to illustrate/illuminate compromises necessary to resolve tensions that exist (such as between pure/applied approaches to physics…

Provides an analysis of 178 students who left Solihill Sixth Form College between 1975 and 1981 to do a degree in physics (approximately one-third) or engineering (approximately two-thirds) at a university or polytechnic. Results, among others, show good correlations between A-levels and successful degree performance. (JN)

This publication reports findings of research that focused on routes young people could take into engineering, and outcomes of a conference held at the University of Surrey (England) in July 1987 to initiate further action and reflect on the research. In Part I, connections are made with other developments in education and training, in particular…

This publication reports findings of a 12-month study of progression opportunities in engineering education and training, a study which explored ways of bridging the gap between skills and knowledge acquired through basic training and prevocational education and those required for progression to higher levels of occupational training and…

This document reports available statistics relevant to science and technology in Great Britain. The 52 tables are arranged in nine sections: (1) Scientific Research and Development in the United Kingdom, (2) Central Government Expenditure on Scientific Research and Development, (3) Overseas Technological Royalty Transactions, (4) New Supply of…