scholarly journals Implementing virtual laboratories: Remote teaching of electrical machines

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ramirez ◽  
S. Tellez ◽  
S. Rivera
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Electrical Machines ◽  
Laboratory Work ◽  
Virtual Laboratories ◽  
Minimal Hardware

One of the fundamental requirements of engineering education is laboratory work and practical teaching. The main purpose of the laboratory is to provide a space for students to carry out practices that allow them to check the theory learned in the classroom, validate hypotheses, propose solutions and recommendations, develop critical thinking skills and develop soft skills. The provision of laboratory work to engineering students helps them familiarize themselves with similar situations as they will find real life as they practice their profession. Primarily, this laboratory work is based on actual hardware and a laboratory where the students can work at a specified time, perform experiments under the guidance of a lab technician and leave with data that they can analyze later using the knowledge they learned in class. These laboratories and the hardware equipment in them are expensive to acquire and maintain. Also, they are an expensive upgrade, yet upgrading is inevitable with the rapid change in technology we are all experiencing. Various institutions have been forced to use outdated laboratory hardware or do with minimal hardware for performing engineering experiments. However, the rapid increase in technology that is contributing to the problem can be used to solve it by having a suitable front-end design in computers that can be used to simulate experiments.

Clinically oriented physiology teaching: strategy for developing critical-thinking skills in undergraduate medical students

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Rachel Abraham ◽  
Subramanya Upadhya ◽  
Sharmila Torke ◽  
K. Ramnarayan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Motivation For Learning

Medicine is an applied science, interpreting evidence and applying it to real life by using clinical reasoning skills and experience. COPT (clinically oriented physiology teaching) was incorporated in physiology instruction aiming to relate the study of physiology to real-life problems, to generate enthusiasm and motivation for learning, and to demonstrate the vocational relevance of physiology among students by integrating clinical experience with teaching. COPT consisted of two elements: 1) critical-thinking questions (CTQ) and 2) clinical case studies. After a few topics were taught, CTQ and case studies were given as an assignment. Answers were discussed in the next class. Two exams, each of which contained CTQ and recall questions, were conducted, one before ( exam 1) and one after ( exam 2) the implementation of COPT. Analysis of student performance in the examinations revealed that the students did better in exam 2 ( P < 0.0001). Feedback from students indicated that this method was useful and challenging.

scholarly journals Literature in efL: Beyond language learning

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Luis Jesús Rincón
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Private School ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Value Judgments ◽  
Willingness To Use

This article presents the results of a qualitative research which looks into the field of literature in EFL. Seventh grade students of a private school in Bogota took part in the research. Data was collected by means of audio recordings of small group discussions, teacher´s journal, and responses to literature logs. The results show that the connections that EFL learners make with literary texts enrich their interpretations, analysis and value judgments of experiences and real life events. Furthermore, critical thinking skills are potentiated. In addition to this, literary texts bring up appealing and meaningful topics in the classroomenhancing students´ motivation and willingness to use the target language.

A Model Science-Based Learning STEM Program

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Cieslinski ◽  
Mohamed Gharib ◽  
Brady Creel ◽  
Tala Katbeh
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Science ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Forensic Analysis ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Materials Used

Abstract In this paper, a model STEM program called Engineering Heroes: Qatar Special Investigators (QSI), aimed to familiarize young students with science and engineering in real life applications, is presented. The program theme is about forensic science and technology, which included science and engineering activities with hands-on projects to challenge students’ science and critical thinking skills. Throughout the program, students learned about forensic science as an application of science, engineering and technology to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence to be used in the course of a legal investigation. Participants learned the history of forensic analysis and how it evolved into today’s specialized career field. Forensic specialists include backgrounds in chemistry, physics, biology, toxicology, chemical and electrical engineering. Topics included in the program were a study of toxicology and chemical analysis, assays to determine drug contents, fingerprint development, environmental contamination, chromatography in forgery, presumptive vs. confirmatory testing, scanning electron microscopy, infrared analysis, and evidence handling techniques. The details of the program are presented, including the contents, preparation, materials used, case studies, and final crime scene investigation, which featured the learning outcomes.

People First: A Case Study in Partnering with the Community

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas D. Bordelon
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Macro Practice ◽  
People First

This case study demonstrates the process by which a class composed of senior social work students learns macro practice values and skills by partnering with a community organization. The products of this collaboration emerge from the real-life problem scenario in which students, community partners, and the social work educator collaborate to develop the skills necessary to resolve problems. Through community partnership, social work educators are in the position to expand the opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities to practice community organization within the classroom setting.

scholarly journals Case Briefs in Legal English Classes

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stĕpánka Bilová
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Legal Reasoning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Legal Issue ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
English Classes

Abstract A case brief can be described as a succinct summary of a case which specifies the facts, procedural history, legal issue(s), court decision and legal reasoning supporting the judgment, even though exact formats may vary. Case briefing is a demanding activity which is required from students during their law studies. The goal is to teach students to focus on the essential parts of the case and to obtain a thorough understanding of the case and the reasoning, which means the students need to employ their analytical and critical thinking skills. The course of English for academic legal purposes (as part of English for specific purposes) can also benefit from implementing case briefs. Students are exposed to useful legal vocabulary while the cases themselves bring real life examples of the law, which can increase students’ interest and motivation. The paper briefly introduces the literature on the methodology of teaching case briefing and on case briefs within the linguistics research and then describes a sample activity on case briefs from legal English classes. My experience shows that it is important to provide students with sufficient scaffolding for completing the task successfully. Even though the students feel they are easily and quickly acquainted with the format and the language used, they encounter problems when preparing particular cases. The activity combines both individual and collaborative work, oral and written outputs and peer reviewing. Case briefing is a valuable learning activity; nevertheless, some students may find it difficult as they need not only language skills, but also general critical thinking skills. The teacher should therefore facilitate their work, help them practice the ability to find relevant information, identify the issue, and comprehend the reasoning behind.

scholarly journals Critical Thingking and Decision Making Skills Based Learning Methods at The Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjadjaran

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Citra Windani Mambang Sari ◽  
Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri ◽  
Efri Widianti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Group ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Methods Of Learning

ABSTRAK Metode pembelajaran yang diberikan sangat berpengaruh dalam kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mahasiswa perawat dalam mengambil keputusan. Kemampuan berfikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan ini merupakan dua hal yang dapat dijadikan dasar untuk melihat kompetensi lulusan perawat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan pada mahasiswa Fakultas Keperawatan. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel 151 mahasiswa. Analisis data menggunakan distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian adalah Lebih dari setengah responden (66,2 %) memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis diatas rata-rata kelompok (M=186,19, SD=33,92). Lebih dari setengah responden memiliki keterampilan mengambil keputusan di atas rata-rata kelompok (M=94.92, SD=9.52). Sebagian kecil responden dengan IPK 3.01-3.25 memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan diatas rata-rata kelompok. Sebagian kecil responden latar belakang jurusan IPA memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan diatas rata-rata kelompok. Kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan sebaiknya dimasukkan ke dalam kurikulum akademik sehingga terwujud perawat profesional.  ABSTRACT Methods of learning in nursing students affect the ability of critical thinking skills and student nurses in making decisions. The ability of critical thinking and decision making skills are the two things that can be used as a basis to see competence of nurse graduates. The aim of this study is to identify the critical thinking skills and decision making skills in student Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran. The research method is quantitative descriptive with a sample of 151 students. Data analysis using frequency distribution. Results of the study were more than half of the respondents (66.2%) have the ability to think critically above the group average (M = 186.19, SD = 33.92). More than half of respondents have a decision-making skills in the above average group (M = 94.92, SD = 9.52). A small portion of respondents with a GPA of 3.01 to 3.25 to have critical thinking skills and decision making skills above the group average. A small portion of respondent background science majors have the critical thinking skills and decision making skills above the group average. The ability of critical thinking and decision making skills should be incorporated into the academic curriculum as soft skills to realize a professional nurse. 

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