Challenges for Instilling Entrepreneurial Mindset in Scientists and Engineers: What Works in European Universities?

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (05) ◽  
pp. 1640012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giustina Secundo ◽  
Valentina Ndou ◽  
Pasquale Del Vecchio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Higher Education Systems ◽  
European Universities ◽  
What Works ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Scientists And Engineers ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

The development of entrepreneurial mindsets in graduated students with science and engineering backgrounds represents an emerging priority for the higher education systems. However, this dimension is still in infancy, especially in Europe. Aimed to contribute at this debate, the study provides evidences on how European universities are approaching this goal. Based on a cross-case analysis of 22 post-graduated programs, the study explores the emerging trends and the “invariance” traits adopted to develop high qualified human capital with an entrepreneurial mindset. Implications for theory and practice include the most pressing challenges for universities involved in their transitions towards an entrepreneurial configuration.

A four-country cross-case analysis of academic staff expectations about learning analytics in higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 100788
Author(s):  
Kaire Kollom ◽  
Kairit Tammets ◽  
Maren Scheffel ◽  
Yi-Shan Tsai ◽  
Ioana Jivet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Analytics ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

scholarly journals Development of Inclusive Education and Theoretical Concept of Values in the Higher Education System (cross-case analysis)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gvanca Chanturia ◽  
Khatia Khatiashvili
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Complete Solution ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Special Equipment ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

The study of inclusive education has an early history in EU countries. It has gone through many stages in its formation from ancient times to the present day. At first the persons with disabilities were excluded from society, but today almost every country in the world agrees, that people with disabilities should live integrated in our society as it is possible. Therefore, we decided to conduct a cross-case analysis on the example of two European countries – France and Sweden.Involving persons with special educational needs in the educational process of HEI on the example of inclusive education model is not an easy process. It requires the development and application of new regulations at both, theoretical and practical levels.Authorities were interested in the problem of access to the HEI primarily in the late 20th century. However, this was accompanied with many problems. This led the public to think about who could get a higher education and who could not. It was necessary to train staff and administration, to equip universities with special equipment and prepare textbooks. This is still in the process of refinement, as not all countries can boast of a complete solution to this problem. Much has been done, but much more remains to be done.An important element in the education system is still the school, the basic level. Students come from school and get the bulk of their education there. It is noteworthy, what they got from school and what we could give them in the high school.

scholarly journals A Cross-Case Analysis of the Use of Web-Based ePortfolios in Higher Education

10.28945/1900 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 253-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rochell R. McWhorter ◽  
Julie A. Delello ◽  
Paul B. Roberts ◽  
Cindy M. Raisor ◽  
Debra A. Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

scholarly journals IMPACTS OF INSUFFICIENT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN TEACHING BIOLOGY

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-121
Author(s):  
Sutuma Edessa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Education Systems ◽  
Biology Teaching ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Higher Education Systems ◽  
Teaching Biology

The research was conducted on the impacts of insufficient instructional materials and higher education systems of teaching biology on the qualification of graduates as outputs. Data collection methods were through variables of in-depth interview questions and face-to-face observations, whereas both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to analyze evidences comparatively. Data sources were graduates of biology of different universities, who joined the post graduate diploma in teaching (PGDT) teachers training program of Addis Ababa University to be biology teachers, and evidences were gathered while the trainees were attaining the course biology teaching methods. Interview questions were distributed to 200 trainees and respondents provided their judgments both in written or oral forms. The face-to-face observations were conducted on 20 of the trainees while conducting the tasks of biology teaching methods using observation checklists. As a result, the impacts of the insufficient instructional materials and higher education systems were accounted for 56.83% and impacts on competence of the graduates of biology in performing expected biological tasks were accounted for 71% that made learners at an average 63.915% unsuccessful. The research was concluded with great divorce of theory and practice due to the impacts of insufficient inputs of instructional materials and poor education systems, in which graduates ended with incompetence and joblessness. Keywords: biology teaching, instructional materials, higher education.

How Do Experienced Professors Teach Palliative Medicine in European Universities? A Cross-Case Analysis of Eight Undergraduate Educational Programs

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 1621-1626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Noguera ◽  
Deborah Bolognesi ◽  
Eduardo Garralda ◽  
Monica Beccaro ◽  
Aleksandra Kotlinska-Lemieszek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Medicine ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
European Universities ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

scholarly journals Promoting Higher Education Abroad Program in Science and Engineering to Indonesian High Schools: Methods, Challenges and Recommendations

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
F. Triawan ◽  
M. K. Biddinika ◽  
S. Hanaoka ◽  
B. A. Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
School Students ◽  
Education Abroad ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Tokyo Institute ◽  
Scientists And Engineers ◽  
Institute Of Technology

This paper examines the promotional activities of higher education abroad program of Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Japan, namely  Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP), that was carried out in Indonesia. The objective is to document the lessons learned in the form of promotional methods, to identify the challenges, and to summarize some reccomendations. GSEP is an international Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Tokyo Tech majoring in Transdisciplicnary Scince and Engineering that is launched in 2015. This program is fully taught in English, thus it expects to attract more international students, such as from Asian countries, to  pursue  higher  education  in  Tokyo  Tech. For  this reason, the promotional activities in Indonesia was done in August 2016 by presentation in front of thirteen high schools in Jakarta and  nearby.  For  improvement  of  future  promotion  effort, participants were requested to express their evaluation regarding content  and  delivery  of  the  material  presentation  by  fulfilling questionnaire survey. The results reveal several interesting facts about Indonesian high school students, such as their willingness to study  abroad  even  without  scholarship,  and  some  important aspects on how to effectively promote higher education abroad program in science and engineering in Indonesia.

Cross-Case Analysis and Implications for Research, Theory, and Practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 (141) ◽  
pp. 101-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Bradley Cousins ◽  
Isabelle Bourgeois
Keyword(s):  
Case Analysis ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Cross Case Analysis

Impact of Entrepreneurship Teaching in Higher Education on the Employability of Scientists and Engineers

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 431-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon O'Leary
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Scientists And Engineers ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Guest Speakers

This paper explores the impact effective entrepreneurship teaching has on the employability of scientists and engineers. Business teaching, guest speakers and work placements are part of many science and engineering degrees and this research indicates that entrepreneurship and related issues are also being addressed in a variety of ways and having a positive impact on student employability. It also benefits several other stakeholders, including the higher education institution, potential employers and government. This study aims to provide guidance on ways to improve entrepreneurship teaching for scientists and engineers in higher education, so that their employability is enhanced through the ‘3Cs’ – content, capability and character.

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