Instrument Science and Technology: A Systemised Discipline

1983 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. E. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Logical Framework ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Industry And Commerce ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control ◽  
And Training

Modern industry and commerce are dependent on accurate measurement, and there is a need throughout all industry for improvement in measurement skills. The science and technology of measurement is a multi-disciplinary subject, while measurement and control are interdependent. Sufficient and proper teaching and training in the subject, particularly in further and higher education, is unlikely to occur unless the subject becomes established as a systemised discipline in its own right. A set of unifying, underlying, general principles and concepts organised in a logical framework is required, although it is desirable to avoid both the temptation to overtheorise and to produce mere catalogues of devices. Of considerable importance is a suitable means of presenting theoretical and practical knowledge about primary sensing elements and measuring transducers. The paper will consider recent developments that are helping to establish the discipline of measurements.

Features of the Professional Direction of University Students in the Era of Digitalization

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
A. Fatyhova ◽  
O. Bakanev ◽  
I. Kohanovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Internal Conflict ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

In the digital era, the success of the professional development of future specialists in the process of obtaining higher education largely depends on their professional orientation (PN). Despite the significant interest in the subject of the study, the problem of identifying the factors that affect PN remains poorly understood. The purpose of the study is to determine the factors of the formation of PN of students enrolled in training and retraining programs, and the features of PN in the digital era. The article reveals the content and structure of the PN of future specialists in the era of digitalization. According to the results of the empirical research, the relationship of students' PN with indicators of life-meaning orientations, motives for choosing a profession and training was revealed; the relationship between students' life-meaning orientations and indicators of motives for choosing a profession and training at the stage of digitalization of education. The factors influencing the personal condition, and the factors of the formation of the personal condition of students, who are trained according to the programs of training and retraining of specialists, have been determined. As a result of an empirical study, it was concluded that a negative impact on the formation of PN is created by factors caused by various life circumstances, lack of independence of decisions in choosing a profession, low reflection of life goals, prospects for the future, rigidity of volitional and personal qualities, internal conflict in the structure of personality relationships, low pleasure training and the like. At the same time, the level of PN is significantly higher among students who receive a second higher education and who understand its importance at the stage of digitalization of education.

scholarly journals Quality improvement in higher education: a critical review, with reference to South Africa

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
R. W. Pretorius
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control ◽  
New System

In view of the controversy which characterises systems for quality assurance in higher education worldwide, this article provides a critical review of the theory and practice of quality in the higher education sector.  The state of affairs in South Africa is also reviewed, with the focus on the new system for quality assurance which is currently being implemented.  Despite good intentions, however, the new system in South Africa tends to be over-burocratic, with limited potential for deepseated change and quality improvement as a result of the focus on accountability rather than on continuous improvement. Real improvement is an internally driven process, which cannot be achieved through burocratic measurement and control.  In line with what has been experienced internationally, this article argues that a more flexible approach to the meaning of quality in the context of higher educaction is required in South Africa.  Apart from defining and assuring quality, this approach should also be directed at its improvement.  However, the point of departure has to be quality improvement, and not quality assurance and control.

Educational Futures for the Construction Industry

1991 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek J. Croome
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Education ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Double Degree ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Educational Futures ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
And Training

This article sets the UK construction industry in its European context and presents a series of proposals for unifying higher education courses and hence for developing a less fragmented profession. The education and status of engineers, architects and other professions involved in the industry are examined on an international basis. Current and recent developments in the reform of the UK industry are outlined and three main proposals are presented: the formation of a Council for Construction Education and Training; the formation of a network of Centres for the Built Environment; and a double degree combining the training of professionals involved in the industry.

scholarly journals Uresničevanje pričakovanj visokošolskih učiteljev in asistentov od usposabljanj v okviru projekta INOVUP

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (Spec. Iss.) ◽  
pp. 151-167
Author(s):  
Matej Urbančič ◽  
Nina Kristl
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Quality Of Instruction ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Usable Knowledge ◽  
The Subject

Meeting the expectations of higher education teachers and assistants for training within the INOVUP project. All university teachers work with students, but not all of them are aware that the teaching approach is as important and as relevant as the subject content. Within the INOVUP project, university teachers receive training in higher education didactics to raise the quality of instruction. The main premise of the project is that the teaching method is related to the acquired knowledge, understanding of the content, motivation for work and cooperation between students and teachers. The article addresses teachers’ responses to and expectations of these training events and how these expectations are met. The results show that more than three-quarters of the participants seek practical, usable knowledge. The participants are mostly satisfied with the training, which they consider to be a positive contribution to the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge and motivation for further deepening their knowledge. Based on these findings, recommendations can be put forward to upgrade training for future participants.

Connecting Theory and Practice in Higher Education in Germany

2019 ◽  
pp. 84-113
Author(s):  
Eva Cendon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Training System ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Two Sectors ◽  
And Training

This chapter reviews developments in the German educational system with regard to connecting professional and academic worlds of knowing within higher education programs. After setting the context by giving an overview on the segmentation of the higher education system and the vocational education and training system in Germany, the chapter focuses on recent developments enhancing permeability between these two sectors that manifest as new routes to higher education for professionals. These routes are combined in new ways within the German-wide state-funded competition “Advancement Through Education: Open Universities,” which is exemplary discussed. The chapter closes with summarizing challenges and outlining future perspectives.

scholarly journals Non-Contact True Temperature Measurements for Process Diagnostics

1988 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansoor A. Khan ◽  
Charly Allemand ◽  
Thomas W. Eagar
Keyword(s):  
Calibration Procedure ◽  
Temperature Measurements ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
True Temperature ◽  
Hostile Environment ◽  
Process Diagnostics ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control

The accurate measurement and control of temperature can be of great importance in most materials manufacturing and processing applications. With present-day technology such measurement almost always requires either physical contact with the subject or an extensive calibration procedure. In many cases contact is either not desirable, because such contact may significantly alter the temperature or other characteristics of the subject, or is not possible because the subject is moving, is too far away, is too hot or is in an otherwise hostile environment. Similarly calibration may not be possible if the characteristics change too much.

Recent Developments in the Flammability of Elastomeric Materials

1986 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Smoke Generation ◽  
Elastomeric Materials ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
And Control ◽  
Measurement And Control ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Polymer Combustion ◽  
Made In

Abstract Most of the flame-retardant technology now used with elastomers has been known for some time. Advances have been made in recent years in the understanding of elastomer combustion and inhibition mechanisms, in the measurement and control of visible smoke generation from elastomers, and the toxic effects of combustion atmospheres. By integrating existing technology with recent developments and the likely advances of the future, elastomeric materials will continue to receive acceptance for a wide variety of applications. Author's note: A review stressing quantitative aspects of polymer combustion has recently appeared.

scholarly journals Le contrôle juridique des précipitations acides

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-632
Author(s):  
Maryse Grandbois
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Acid Rain ◽  
Long Range ◽  
Air Pollutants ◽  
The United States ◽  
Eastern Canada ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
The Subject ◽  
And Control ◽  
Prime Target

Acid rain — which is a result of chemical alteration of sulfur and nitrogen oxydes when combined in the atmosphere with moisture — each year causes damages beyond repair to the environment. Because of the long-range transportation of pollutants and the local sensitivity of soils, Eastern Canada is particularly affected. The Province of Quebec is one prime target and it receives downwind air pollutants from the United States and Ontario. This article deals with the law as it relates to acid rain and studies recent developments at local, national and international levels. It analyses laws, regulations and by-laws under which governments regulate and control the precursor pollutants of acid rain. Until now government has not satisfactorily addressed the problem of acid rain so as to propose legal solutions. This is partly due to long-range transportation of pollutants which raises the question to an international level, making the issue of a negotiation on the subject between Canada and United States crucial.

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