,unvalidated version of the MFQ, such that the results do not support their claims.[69] Althoughthe authors of this paper find those responses convincing, as Owen Flanagan has recently andrightly noted, not all characteristics of MFT proposed by its creators/advocates logically entaileach other, such that trouble for one or some does not necessarily entail trouble for all.[70]The chief interest in MFT for the present study is as a pluralist, social intuitionist theory of morality– in other words, that, first, morality is about many things rather than only one; second, the contentsof moral judgments are socially oriented and culturally variable; third, moral judgments are closerto/result from feelings than rational reflection. As mentioned above, this
such as CATIA. Most classes in all three majors, especiallyupper division classes, included laboratories, so students gained familiarity with much of theequipment through exposure in multiple classes.The model for the three engineering technology programs was effective. Over most of the yearsof the programs’ existence until the late 2000s they each graduated 10-20 students per year. In thelate 2000s interest in the degrees began to increase, starting with the PET program and then fol-lowing with the MET program and to a lesser degree the EET program. In the period from 2009to 2015, the average graduating class sizes were approximately 17 for EET, 25 for MET, and 31for PET. That EET was the smallest program was a reflection of the additional
technological literacy. 12.Tobias, Sheila Comment on John Heywood’s paper: Technological literacy and for whom?13.Trevelyan, James and Bill Williams. Literacies of entrepreneurship and value creation. 14 –16.Cheville, Alan. Technological literacy without proficiency is not possible. 17 – 18.Krupczak, John. Unfinished business for the ASEE TelPhe Division and other engineeringeducators 19.Siller, Tom. The purpose of technological and engineering literacy. 20 – 21.Mina, Mani. Why and for whom as historical reflection. 22 – 23.Drew, David. E. Moving the needle from literacy to knowledge. 24 – 25.Sychov, Sergev. V. Technological literacy and global society. 26.[2] K. Richmond Culture and General Education. A Survey. London. Methuen, 1963[3] B. Hirsch
conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. We would like to acknowledge the family who participated in the study. References[1] Farenga, P. (1999). John Holt and the Origins of Contemporary Homeschooling. Paths of Learning: Options for Families & Communities, 1, 8–13.[2] U. S. Department of Education. (2014, October 5). Statistics About Non-Public Education in the United States [Information Analyses]. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/statistics.html - homeschl[3] Wing J. M., “Computational Thinking,” Commun. Assoc. Comput. Mach., 2006.[4] Cuny, J
discussed how the semester was progressing, any areas of struggle, andgoal setting. A number of students described that having a peer mentor was helpful. As onestudent commented, “it was comforting to know someone was looking out for us,” and anothercommented, “[as a STEM transfer student] the mentor knows exactly what we are going throughand can give suggestions from [the mentor’s] perspective.” Several students also described thebenefit of goal setting and having the opportunity to reflect on these goals. Other students foundthe peer mentoring less useful during year two, because they already felt successful in theircoursework, and had already identified their goals. Because these meetings could occur throughe-mail, most students did not find
response of “5” meant “stronglyagree.” Due to the topics changing from year to year, only selected statements are used in thispaper. It should also be noted that wording was changed from 2017 to 2018, with input from theSTEM Librarian, to better reflect what was trying to be assessed. For comparison purposes,Table 3 uses a coded statement, and shows the exact wording that was used for both years. Tosee the entirety of the surveys for both 2017 and 2018, see Appendix C.1 and C.2.Table 3. The coded statements used for comparisons, and the corresponding statements used inthe 2017 and 2018 surveys. Coded Statement 2017 Statement 2018 Statement Soft Skills - Soft skills are an important aspect Soft
, theinability to speak a foreign language doesn’t prevent someone from being accepted into orrising through the ranks of the U.S. Foreign Service or the military” [14]. If L2 proficiency isnot required for promotion where it is critically needed –the U.S. Foreign Service and themilitary– it is understandable that the perception of lack of importance is widespread in theU.S. what in turn explains the shortage in such qualification among the general population. Interestingly, there is some ideological pressure to comply with the idea that theknowledge of an L2 is somewhat valuable or, more plausible, that denying the value of L2 competence reflects negatively on the respondent. That explains why 50% of Eddy’s [10] sample disagreed or strongly
) 0, (𝑏)The compatibility score for one team is calculated as a weighted sum of each of the attributescores and the schedule score. As previously described, each attribute score ranges between 0and 1, and the schedule score ranges roughly between 0 and 1. These values are multiplied by theinstructor’s chosen weighting factors in order to reflect their relative importance. Onto thiscompatibility score is added any prevented teammates penalty, required teammates penalty,and/or gender isolation penalty. This final sum is then normalized in order to give a score thatlies generally within the range 0 to 100. A team score can go outside this range only bybecoming negative because one or more of the penalties applies, or by going over 100
al., 2015). Yet, about 500,000computing positions remain vacant in the US ("The state of K-12 computer science", 2016), andmany nations need more computer scientists. Therefore, the underrepresentation of women incomputer science is an important topic that has begun to garner university program’s attention.This shortage of computer scientists has prompted the computing community and educationresearchers to be more reflective about current practices in order to try to attract and retain morestudents, especially women, to keep pace with industry demands. As such, researchers haveexplored various engagement strategies in the field of computer science. One of the strategies withincreased attention in the last two decades is the idea of
, this individual goes on to say that they could not be as lenient for programs that “havethose absolute course requirements,” such as engineering.As a result, much effort is directed toward ensuring student veterans are aware of transferpolicies and receive course credit, if possible, for work completed elsewhere. Some universitystaff spend a great deal of time negotiating and advocating for student veterans to receivetransfer credit. However, several interviewees indicated that the transfer evaluation process hasmany shortcomings. The IAs expressed that the process is “tricky” “frustrating” and “somethingthat could be improved across the board.” This was particularly the case for engineering.In reflecting on challenges that student veterans
Workshop. Parallel tracks continuedthroughout the day. Members of the Program Committee who served as the Track Chairs alsodesignated two breakout sessions from each track so that elements of the White Paper receivedsufficient time to be emphasized. The day ended with a tour of new active learning spaceinfrastructures and facilities that could support various aspects of DMTL. Tuesday’s sessionsbegan with a keynote address followed by a track debrief by each track chair to the entireworkshop. The workshop breakout sessions commenced after a Reflection Debrief havingemphasis on trends and progress made and areas to focus the remaining time to maximize theparticipants work together. After parallel tracks concluded, there was the formation of
collaborate effectively for academic and careersuccess of students. The following is a summary of the lessons learned: Learning in an undergraduate CS/CE program requires, at a minimum, a programmatic sequence of required courses (some of which are the gateway courses) that reflect a focused and conceptually-coherent development of disciplinary principles and practices. In turn, conceptually coherent courses provide students with the prerequisite knowledge necessary for success in subsequent courses within the CS program. Many students lack adequate and relevant background knowledge necessary to successfully complete those gateway courses that are required prerequisites for entry into a degree program in CS. With such
. 13In summary, the REU program experience was positive and accomplished the key programmaticobjectives: (1) taught students about communication, (2) research kills, and (3) for a couplestudents, it provided ideas about a possible future in research.Of the nine participants, three (33%) (REU1, REU2, and REU7) said that they will likely pursuea graduate degree. REU4 said that he intends to look for other research opportunities. REU5and REU6 felt that they would like to enter a career in research, while REU8 said that the area ofwater treatment might be an option. For REU9, the experience had provided general knowledgeof what graduate school would be like. REU3 was not sure about what his plans would be.These reflections indicated an increased
disastrous results and stated that a small elite group of people with special intellectualabilities are the only ones that should be trusted with knowledge. “I do not, however, think the attempt to tell mankind of these matters a good thing except in the case of some few who are capable of discovering the truth for themselves with a little guidance. In the case of the rest to do so would excite in some in a thoroughly offensive fashion, in others certain lofty and vain hopes as if they had acquired some awesome lore.” Plato Letter VII, 341d- 342aPlato’s assertions here reflect the supercilious attitude as he seems to indicate that “the commonperson cannot assimilate sensational information without fear or being given to