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Systems Engineering Education for Inexperienced Students by Providing Hand-on Practices
Keiko Shimazu,
Yoshiaki Ohkami
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
64-71
Received:
3 April 2013
Published:
2 May 2013
Abstract: We developed a new hands-on type course for systems engineering. This is one of the courses at Keio Univer-sity, Graduate school of System Design Management. The goal of the course is to provide the students with systems engi-neering methods proposed by INCOSE, one of the major organizations in the field. We report the effects of the course in this paper. There are two major contributions of the proposed course. The first is that we accept as many students from departments of social science as students from science and engineering. The second is that the course focuses on requirements development rather than on a certain technique or technology. These have not been realized in any of the previous engineering courses worldwide. We analyzed the effects of the course on the students and found out that the course helped them understand systems engineering in a short amount of time. Our students tried to make systems concept, architecture and design, and procured all items for implementing their systems, in order to solve the customer’s demand; they want to maneuver an automatic cleaning machine from remote locations, even they are on their business trip.
Abstract: We developed a new hands-on type course for systems engineering. This is one of the courses at Keio Univer-sity, Graduate school of System Design Management. The goal of the course is to provide the students with systems engi-neering methods proposed by INCOSE, one of the major organizations in the field. We report the effects of the course in this...
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The Role of Infinity with Signs in Mathematics
Erkara Aydos Zh.,
Raushan Kadyrova S.
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
72-76
Received:
28 December 2012
Published:
30 May 2013
Abstract: The article shows the significance of signs +∞ and -∞ (infinity with signs) for a full exposition of some of the problematic materials in mathematics. With its help smoothness of the curve, specified by functions with finite and infinite derivatives at the points, is determined. The properties of the function f, with which you can set the smoothness of the curve Γ:y=f(x),xϵ[a;b], are indicated.
Abstract: The article shows the significance of signs +∞ and -∞ (infinity with signs) for a full exposition of some of the problematic materials in mathematics. With its help smoothness of the curve, specified by functions with finite and infinite derivatives at the points, is determined. The properties of the function f, with which you can set the smoothnes...
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Major Challenges Facing Teacher Counselors in Schools in Namibia
John Mushaandja,
Cynthy Haihambo,
Tania Vergnani,
Elzan Frank
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
77-84
Received:
5 May 2013
Published:
30 May 2013
Abstract: There was a significant number of learners in Namibian schools whose psycho-social circumstances were dire as a result of a variety of socio-economic, psychological and cultural factors. The learners needed psycho-social support. Instead of appointing qualified school counselors, the Ministry of Education directed schools to appoint teacher counselors (lay counselors) to render this support. Teacher counselors are teachers who are entrusted with the responsibility of rendering lay counseling services to learners in the school setting. Some teachers volunteered to become teacher counselors, others were elected by their fellow teachers, and others were nominated by their principals because they had lighter workloads or were doing work that was related to counseling. This study attempted to identify the major challenges facing the teacher counselors. The study made use of a qualitative approach. Forty nine teacher counselors from 18 primary and secondary schools in three regions constituted the sample. The data collection instruments were documentary analysis, individual interviews, focus group discussions/interviews, and informal interactions. Many teacher counselors were committed and motivated to make psycho-social interventions and acted as advocates for the learners. In many schools, little (if any) real counseling took place; most interventions were practical and/or focused on motivating learners not to become disheartened. The study revealed that the teacher counselors were facing many challenges including unavailability of appropriate space and time to counsel learners, and lack of skills to effectively address learners’ psychosocial needs. The teacher counselors recommended, inter alia, that they be appointed full time, and that principals should attend counseling training so that they understand and support teacher counselors.
Abstract: There was a significant number of learners in Namibian schools whose psycho-social circumstances were dire as a result of a variety of socio-economic, psychological and cultural factors. The learners needed psycho-social support. Instead of appointing qualified school counselors, the Ministry of Education directed schools to appoint teacher counsel...
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Observations of Distance Learners on the Commonwealth Youth Programme at the University of Ghana
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
85-90
Received:
17 May 2013
Published:
10 June 2013
Abstract: The University of Ghana has since 2001 been delivering a Commonwealth Youth Programme Diploma in Youth in Development Work through distance learning. Among the main aims of the study were to find out the learners opinions on the suitability of the resources of the University of Ghana available for the programme, and to assess learners’ perceptions of support services. This article summarises the results of a study in which a questionnaire was used to elicit learners’ opinions on various activities and facilities that characterized the delivery of the programme. Some of the main findings are that tutor-marked assignments, tutorials, timed-tests and semester examinations were beneficial to the students. However, a substantial number of learners did not have access to the library facilities. The majority thought facilities and resources provided by the University for the programme were adequate and satisfactorily. It recommends among other things that since learners are found in all the 10 regions of Ghana, the venue for the tutorials should be decentralized. Also to cover all regions, the timed-tests should be written during the end of semester revision period to serve as mock examinations for the learners before they write the end of semester examinations.
Abstract: The University of Ghana has since 2001 been delivering a Commonwealth Youth Programme Diploma in Youth in Development Work through distance learning. Among the main aims of the study were to find out the learners opinions on the suitability of the resources of the University of Ghana available for the programme, and to assess learners’ perceptions ...
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ICT Education in Fiji, Issues and Challenges Faced by Tertiary Education Sector: An Empirical Survey
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
91-97
Received:
20 May 2013
Published:
10 June 2013
Abstract: The world moving rapidly into digital media and information, thus ICT education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop into this century. This research would provide significant contribution to education sector by identifying various issues and challenges and challenges faced by education sector in conducting ICT education focused on tertiary level education. The primary data from three main tertiary education providers will be collected and estimate the models on information technology hours and determinant of personal computers or laptop usage.
Abstract: The world moving rapidly into digital media and information, thus ICT education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop into this century. This research would provide significant contribution to education sector by identifying various issues and challenges and challenges faced by education sector in...
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To What Extent does a University Level English Program Meet Workplace Demands
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
Pages:
98-107
Received:
3 May 2013
Published:
10 June 2013
Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an English language program offered at the tertiary level in the Turkish EFL context. It specifically aims at evaluating whether the program meets job-related demands and graduates are able to maintain their English proficiency level at work. 122 senior electronics and computer engineering majors and 57 graduates participated in the study. The seniors were given a questionnaire to elicit their ideas about usefulness of the ELT program in their future careers. The questionnaire administered to the graduates aimed at obtaining their ideas about the English program and language skills they need/use at work. Each group was given a questionnaire to elicit their ideas about the English Program with respect to four language skills. To see the match between the ideas and the TOEFL scores of both the seniors and graduates for each skill, TOEFL scores were compared with the data obtained from the questionnaires. Moreover the TOEFL scores of the senior students and graduates were compared to see if graduates were able to keep their English skills at work. The data was analyzed and the responses of senior students and graduates were compared by using one-way ANOVA, and the TOEFL scores by t-test statistics. The results indicated that the English program generally meets the job-related English needs and graduates are able to increase their English proficiency. Finally the role of language program evaluation in language education and how it is to be carried out are discussed.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an English language program offered at the tertiary level in the Turkish EFL context. It specifically aims at evaluating whether the program meets job-related demands and graduates are able to maintain their English proficiency level at work. 122 senior electronics and computer engineerin...
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