Polytechnic Education Research Articles

Learning In The New Digital Era: Are Polytechnic Education Institutions Up For The Challenge? Are Lessons To Be Learnt From Sun Tze's Ancient Text "The Art Of War"

We are all aware that post-secondary education in Canada and the world is changing. There are ongoing changes to curriculum, programs and delivery methods. The Canadian polytechnic institutions are at the forefront of the change. Like a virus they are undergoing recombination at a rapid rate in order to change with the times. The technological and digital advances coupled with the need for just in time education is reshaping how we think and deliver on the polytechnic promise.

З історії суднобудування: «одеський» період діяльності професора Чарльза Кларка

The purpose of the study is to conduct a comprehensive study of the biography of Ch. Clark in the “Odesa” period of his life at the pedagogical and scientifi c levels. Th e research methodology is based on the principles of concrete-historical approach or historical method, ob- jectivity, comprehensiveness and integrity, consistency, and on the usage of the given me thods: analysis and synthesis, historical-genetic, comparative-historical, historical-typological, and problem-chronological. Th e scientifi c no velty of it is that for the fi rst time in historiography, the role of Professor Ch. Clark in the creation and formation of the methodical-pedagogical and scien- tifi c-technical base of higher polytechnic education in Odesa, as one of the leading educational and scientifi c centers of Ukraine, is comprehensively presented. Conclusions. Ch. Clark made a signifi cant contribution to the organization and institutionalization of the Odesa Polytechnic Institute, in particular to the development of shipbuilding in Odesa and in Ukraine in general. Th e article is devoted to the analysis of the «Odesa» period of life of the well-known European spe- cialist in the fi eld of shipbuilding, design engineer, researcher of heat engineering, hydraulics and hydraulic engines – Ch. Clark. Reconstruction of this period of the scientist’s life allows to estab- lish the factors that infl uenced the changes in his life and moving to Odesa, to analyz e the main directions of his activity, which became part of the content and specifi cs o f the formation and development of higher shipbuilding education in Ukraine. Th e factual understanding of the main directions of life of the theorist and the practice of shipbuilding against the background of histori- cal events and phenomena will allow to fi nd out about his place and role as a person in history. Th e «Odesa» period of Ch. Clark’s life, his scientifi c and pedagogical aspects of activity still remain unexplored, so wit hout a doubt, deserve a special scientifi c study that will demonstrate the cont- ribution of this extraordinary person to the development of educational and scientifi c processes in the technical fi eld. Ukraine. Based on the biographical method of analysis, the creative path o f the founder of higher shipbuilding education in the South of Ukraine is considered. Th e appea- rance of Ch. Clark in Odesa contributed to the penetration into the academic environment of the technical fi eld of knowledge of the traditions of Western European education and science, which generated the popularization and intensifi cation of scientifi c and technological progress. In his new place, the scientist became an authoritative specialist in the process of formation and evolu- tion of many areas of the technical fi eld of science, which became the driving force in creating their theoretical and methodological basis. Using a wide range of methods of historical research and on the basis of archival sources, the factors of development of higher polytechnic education in Odesa, the formation of scientifi c schools in the fi eld of shipbuilding and other areas of technical science are identifi ed. Th e signifi cant and invaluable contribution of Clark to the motivation and actualization of the development of higher education and research in the fi eld of shipbuilding in the coming years is pointed out. Th e emergence of a higher polytechnic education institution in the south of Ukraine, which trained highly qualifi ed technical personnel, in particular in the fi eld of shipbuilding, generally contributed to the modernization of the Ukrainian higher polytechnic education system and the formation of one of the leading centers of scientifi c and technical intel- ligentsia. methodological principles and practical experience of technical science.

Accreditation of Diploma Engineering Programmes

The accreditation of diploma engineering programmes is almost negligible in the country. It is a matter of great concern. The researchers conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study to design strategies to encourage polytechnic colleges to improve the quality of diploma engineering programmes and apply for obtaining accreditation in the next two years. A brief review of the literature revealed that studies are not available on polytechnic education and whatever is available can not be replicated in changing scenarios of polytechnic in the context of the national education policy 2020. Researchers designed instrument used to know the views of officials and faculty members on strategies at the state, polytechnic, and faculty members levels. The researchers received 525 responses to the research questions that were classified, analyzed, and interpreted to articulate the strategies at three levels. The responses indicate that there is a need to assuring the quality of education at the state, polytechnic, and faculty members levels, innovate it and sustain it in the context of developments taking place in the industry and technical education. Limitations of the study and areas for study are suggested.

Digital technology implementation towards English e-modul at engineering department in State Polytechnic of Bali

Technology utilization in English learning instruction has been a significant tool to increase the learners’ ability and comprehension in Polytechnic education. However, the absence of systematic and suitable digital English learning materials frequently impacts the decrease of students' urge in learning the lesson. This study aims to establish s systematic digital learning material suitable for the engineering department students at the Polytechnic State of Bali. This research applied the qualitative method which explained the students’ arguments for the use of e-module in the English lesson. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) was used to analyze the data obtained from the students. The learners opined that the e-module provided important media which significantly escalate comprehension and eagerness of the English language. Although this e-module was beneficial, the urgency of generating the learning materials towards offline and online instruction ought to be conducted.

A Study about the Service Quality in Special Reference to Tangibilty Dimension with the Perspective of Students

Education is a process by which a person's body, mind, and character become stronger and stronger. It is bringing together the head, heart and mind, and thus enables a person to develop personality throughout the period. The motive for selecting to measure the service quality in polytechnic education lies in the information that in current years there has been a creation of educational institutions in our country.We take tangibility dimension as it is the main infra which will be primarily used by the students to feel comfortable to take education.We have collected data from students about their institutes service quality in referce to tangibility factor.Analysis has been done on the basis of gap score calculated with the help of help of SERVQUAL model.Then T test values ,Standard deviation and variations with SPSS software has been calculated.

Analysis of the Socio-Economic Characteristics of Inhabitants in Selected Public Residential Housing Estates in Nigeria

This paper examines the socio-economic attributes of residents in public residential estates in the capital cities of Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin and Abuja. The research examined the sex, age, education, marital status, household size, occupation and level of income of the respondents. The total number of housing units in the study area was 3784 and a sample size of 421 respondents was used. Data obtained from the questionnaires were processed and analysed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 16. The results were presented in form of tables, percentages, maps and charts as appropriate. The findings revealed that most of the respondents are males (51.2%), while 42.29% are females The ratio of productive age (31-50) was more than that of dependency. The majority of the working population was in the public sector. 78.97% of the respondents were married, while 15.65% were single. The total number of employed respondents in the private and public sectors (including the self-employed) constitutes the highest percentage. 82.43% of respondents had university and polytechnic education. Also, the homeowners dominated the tenant-occupiers. Findings revealed that the general monthly income is low with 44.1% of respondents earning less than ₦50,000 per month and the type of residential apartment showed that bungalows constitute 40% of the buildings across all the residential estates. 69.12% of the estates were managed by self-help groups. The maximum number of people living in the houses is between 3 and 5 people, which constitutes the highest number (60.71%) of occupants

The Science, Technology and Society perspective in the context of the technological and polytechnic education: first theoretical approaches

RESUMO O objetivo do presente ensaio é analisar possíveis relações entre a noção de educação tecnológica, tal como desenvolvida no contexto brasileiro, e a perspectiva Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade, apresentando aproximações preliminares a um problema de dimensões prática, teórica e conceitual. A partir da definição de dualidade estrutural da educação, o texto levanta a necessidade de que o tema seja situado na realidade social concreta dos contextos escolares. No caso específico, trata-se das formações sociais latino-americanas e sua condição de dependência econômica, científica e cultural. Como conclusão, apresenta-se a tese segundo a qual o conceito de educação politécnica é uma mediação possível entre o campo educacional e a epistemologia Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade. Tal mediação é capaz de ressaltar o compromisso ético-político da educação tecnológica, baseando-se em três elementos: crítica à neutralidade da ciência; vínculo com o conceito de trabalho; e auto-organização da comunidade escolar.

An approach to evaluate service quality in polytechnic education institutes: a case study

An approach to evaluate service quality in polytechnic education institutes: a case study

Factors Affecting the Competence of Quantity Surveying Professionals in Zimbabwe

The increased complexity of construction projects necessitates the need for quantity surveying professionals to achieve and maintain the highest levels of competency. However, various factors have inhibited their expected professional practice aptitude. Hence, this study reported on the factors affecting the competency of surveying professionals. A questionnaire-based descriptive survey strategy was undertaken to collect quantitative data from both consultant quantity surveyors and contractor quantity surveyors on the factors that influence their competence. The factor analysis revealed four significant components, including inadequate project and professional practice, inadequate academic and technological advances, inadequate organisational structure and teamwork and unclear individual career development goals. In addition, an assessment of the statistically significant differences based on the ranking by consultant and contractor quantity surveyors was undertaken. Contractor quantity surveyors consider inadequate polytechnic education and training, inconsistent project implementation strategies and unclear organisation development goals as impacting most negatively on the competence of quantity surveying professionals. This finding reveals a need to establish collaboration between higher education institutions and professional bodies for the development and implementation of relevant strategic plans to resolve these inadequacies. Also, organisational development goals and project implementation strategies are relevant and important for contractors as opposed to firm consultants. The withdrawal of primary data from quantity surveying professionals was the only limitation; however, the factors primarily affecting quantity surveyors and their insights are vital.

A perspectiva Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade no contexto da educação tecnológica e politécnica: primeiras aproximações teóricas

ABSTRACT The objective of this essay is to analyze possible relationships between the notion of technological education, as developed in the Brazilian context, and the Science, Technology and Society perspective, presenting preliminary approaches to a problem whose dimensions are practical, theoretical, and conceptual. From the definition of structural duality of education, the text has a need for the theme to be situated in the concrete social reality of school contexts. In the specific case, this reality is the Latin American social formations and their condition of economic, scientific and cultural dependence. As conclusion, it is presented the thesis according to which the concept of polytechnic education is a possible mediation between the educational field and Science, Technology and Society epistemology. This mediation is capable to underscore the ethical-political commitment of technological education, based on three elements: criticism of the neutrality of science; connection with the concept of work; and self-organization of the school community.

An empirical evaluation on the comparison between students’ preference and choice of polytechnic education over university in Nigeria

Every national growth rests on education. To promote overall national development, no area or degree of education should be overlooked. Education experts define polytechnic education as an educational system that focuses a significant emphasis on practical training and technological know-how. In Nigeria, the prejudice and discrepancies between polytechnic and university education have taken on a national significance. This study compared student preferences for university education over polytechnic education in Nigeria. Both admitted and prospective students from several polytechnics and universities in Delta State are included in the study's participants. The sample was chosen using a stratified sampling strategy. The Mann Whitney U test and the chi-square test of independence were used in the data analysis. This study showed that the public significantly prefers university education to polytechnic education (W = 215.0 p = 0.041). The study also discovered that choosing a university degree over a polytechnic education depends on a number of different factors (χ2 = 36.03, p = 0.000). Finally, the study shows that most students and prospective students prefer university admission (89%) mainly because B.Sc is more valuable in terms of salary and promotions in any industry or organization (93%). In conclusion, the question on what the University graduates have that the Polytechnic graduate does not have is the value employers place on BSc over HND.

An empirical evaluation on the comparison between students' preference and choice of polytechnic education over university in Nigeria

An empirical evaluation on the comparison between students' preference and choice of polytechnic education over university in Nigeria

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ЗАСОБІВ МУЛЬТИМЕДІА В ПРОЦЕСІ РОБОТИ ВЧИТЕЛЯ ЗІ ЗДІЙСНЕННЯ ПОЛІТЕХНІЧНОГО НАВЧАННЯ

The article deals with issues related to the implementation of multimedia tools in the work process of a teacher in the implementation of polytechnic education during the teaching of physics in a new Ukrainian school. The method of using multimedia tools in the educational process of the teacher’s work in the implementation of polytechnic education in physics lessons is theoretically substantiated. It is noted that in the process of teaching physics, the assigned tasks are effectively implemented, if we take into account modern approaches to polytechnic education of students due to the wide use of a system of tasks of practical content, which will contribute to the development of mental activity of students, which is carried out on the basis of traditional and computer-oriented learning technologies. It is emphasized that the training of students in physics in a modern school is based on the principle of practical orientation, which is implemented, respectively, through general natural and physical components. Possibilities of using multimedia tools in the process of the teacher’s work in physics lessons for the implementation of polytechnic education through the use of multimedia presentations are considered. In particular, the section “Interaction of bodies. Force” in physics lessons in the 7th grade, which, in our opinion, is important in terms of the implementation of polytechnic education during the study of the topic “Pressure of liquids and gases. Pascal’s law. Combined vessels. Manometers”.

The QEEG Research as an Example of an Alternative Method of Evaluation of Didactic Activity – Popularization of the Concept and Effects of Own Research

The article presents the concept of applying QEEG research in the assessment of didactic activity in polytechnic education. In addition, the promotion of EEG research in the field of therapeutic activities and as an innovative research method in didactics will be shown.

The Curriculum Reform as a Means to Upgrade Technology Education at Lower Secondary Schools in Slovakia

In Slovakia, various initiatives aimed at supporting technical or polytechnic education at lower secondary schools (ISCED 2) were carried out. Despite the efforts made, these initiatives did not have a positive effect on increasing the interest of pupils in studying at technical vocational schools (ISCED 3). The curriculum plays a significant role in this. The Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of the Slovak Republic is currently preparing a curriculum reform plan for primary and secondary levels of education (ISCED 1-3). The paper presents the results of a survey focused on assessing the curricular content of the school subject technology from pupils’ point of view. The research survey was carried out with a sample of 101 pupils. To collect research data, a questionnaire was used. The key items of the questionnaire were focused on finding out pupils’ favourite subjects, favourite topics or activities, the impact of teaching technology on pupils’ professional orientation, and their expectations in connection with technically-oriented subjects taught at secondary schools. It has been found out that pupils’ attitudes to the school subject technology is significantly negative. However, this statement has to be considered not only in relation to the content of the subject but also in relation to the way in which the subject is taught at schools. The pupils express an interest in practical activities during which they can produce various objects or products. When the pupils were asked to evaluate the subject using a traditional classification scale 1 (excellent) – 5 (fail/insufficient), only four pupils rated technology with the grade 1, while up to 11 pupils evaluated the discipline by the grade 5. The final (average) grade of the subject was 3.

Potential of spherical virtual-based video reality (SVVR) through smartphone in learning Indonesian in the vocational education system

In the lens of technology used in classroom instruction, the 360-video virtual reality begins to use in the education field. This study aimed to identify the Indonesian language students in the higher education level perceptions of the use of SVVR (Spherical Virtual-based Video Reality) which was operated through the smartphone. The performance expectancy (PE) and effort expectancy (EE) in the UTAUT theory was employed to assess the data. There were 131 sophomores who learn the Indonesian language in the tourism department in the State Polytechnic of Bali involved to provide specific arguments through the questionnaire. The result of the study explained that learners in the Polytechnic education system were keen to engage SVVR (Spherical Virtual-Video Based Reality) during the teaching and learning process. Additionally, this learning medium elevated students’ urge significantly in learning the Indonesian language. Subsequently, the SVVR will be a promising tool employed by the lecturer who teaches the learners in the applied education system. These learning materials ought to be explored and developed more systematically by lecturers in underpinning students’ demand for knowledge and materials understanding in vocational education.

OS INSTITUTOS FEDERAIS COMO REFERÊNCIA PARA FORMAÇÃO HUMANA INTEGRAL

The theme addressed in this article is part of our professional master's degree research in Technological Education, now in progress, at IFTM - Uberaba campus. We present the 1988 Constitution as an initial milestone for the development of education in its human and integral form; we discuss the concept of human, integral or polytechnic education, where there is the possibility of exchanging these terms of dialogue with Ciavatta, Gramsci, Moura, Manacorda and Ramos. From this perspective we present the Federal Institutes, as holders of a policy focused on integral human formation since their creation; we point out some numbers that show the success of this teaching network, either in the expansion of attention, in access policies, or even in test results such as ENEM, ENADE or PISA. Although they are a reference for comprehensive training, these Institutes have been the target of attacks by the federal government itself.

Potentialities and Challenges of Online Mathematics Teaching: example of an experience with Engineering students from Polytechnic Education in Portugal

Resumo Este artigo é o resultado de um projeto realizado nas turmas dos cursos de Licenciatura em Engenharia no Ensino Superior Politécnico em Portugal, no período em que as aulas foram lecionadas de forma remota. Para adaptar o processo de ensino-aprendizagem a esta nova realidade, diferentes abordagens e métodos de avaliação foram implementados no âmbito do ensino de cálculo. A constatação de que uma avaliação tradicional no modelo online poderia ter as suas potencialidades reduzidas devido à possibilidade de o aluno utilizar diferentes ferramentas de auxílio quando é avaliado à distância, nos levou a colocar em prática um modelo de avaliação assente em trabalhos de grupo fundamentado na aprendizagem baseada em problemas. Considerando a aplicabilidade da determinação de máximos e mínimos de uma função no dia a dia, foram criadas várias situações-problema. Para a sua resolução seriam necessários conhecimentos de Geometria e de Modelagem Matemática: envolvendo a formulação de hipóteses, o questionamento por parte do aluno e a sua capacidade de análise. Com a intenção de incrementar os conhecimentos tecnológicos dos alunos, foi utilizado no projeto o software GeoGebra para relacionar de um modo mais visual e dinâmico o cálculo diferencial com a Geometria. Os resultados obtidos e o feedback positivo dos grupos de alunos revelaram que o projeto é uma boa alternativa ao modelo de avaliação tradicional, podendo mesmo servir de referencial para o trabalho de outros professores.

Psycho-educational implications of education forms and education models in the development of pre-adolescents’ beliefs for the role of responsible parents

In contemporary society, being trained for life means being prepared to integrate into an expanding technological universe. In the pedagogical literature, this problem is treated very differently, using the following terms: technical education, work education, professional education, polytechnic education. In addition to these types of education, the family, the society in which pre-adolescents live, grow, learn, train, etc. is taken into account. The values they form are shared by society, and they establish the behaviors and attitudes of preadolescents set for the purpose of achieving the desired well-being. Therefore, these values, according to the definitions of today’s sociology, psychology and anthropology, are defined as determining elements of choices in everyday life or are useful tools for pre-adolescents in ordering priorities and their own activities.

The Use of Digital Technology among Basic Certificate Lecturers in Community Colleges

In the digital era of the latest revolution, the field of education has undergone a transformation towards andragogy and pedagogy digitally. In Malaysia, the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic brought about a new norm change in the national education system. At the level of the Department of Polytechnic Education & amp; Community Colleges (JPPKK), Digital Learning Coordinating Committee of the Department of Polytechnic Education and Community Colleges was established with the role of identifying strategies to address challenges and issues related to digital learning and further strengthen ICT infrastructure and digital learning in Polytechnics and Community Colleges. This includes online teaching and learning (PdPDT) for students with special needs. Several major challenges have been made the basis of this study, namely the knowledge of lecturers on computer technology, the acceptance of lecturers on PdPDT for students with special needs and the use of teaching aids in PdPDT. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the level of use of digital technology among Basic Certificate lecturers in Community Colleges. The study involved 24 lecturers in 12 Community Colleges offering 8 Basic Certificate programs. This Basic Certificate involves students with special needs Learning Disabilities. This study uses a quantitative method by using a questionnaire approach in collecting data to achieve the objectives of the study by using Statistical Packages For Social Sciences for windows version 20.0 (SPSS). The findings of the study show that all Basic Certificate lecturers have a level of knowledge of computer technology. While the level of acceptance of Basic Certificate lecturers on the level of computer use in the teaching and learning process is also in a high level with a mean score of 4.10 and the level of computer use among Basic Certificate lecturers in the PdP process is also very high with a mean score of 4.43. Overall, the findings show that the use of digital technology among Basic Certificate lecturers in Community Colleges is very good.