Students’ Perception of General Education Courses at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Global Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
General Education Courses ◽  
The University ◽  
Education Courses

To adequately prepare graduates for the ever-changing and complex work environment, students should be equipped with technical and professional skills. This can be achieved by a curriculum that incorporates General Education Courses (GEC) that teach diverse essential skills that every graduate must possess e.g. academic and professional competencies, ethics, global learning, and active citizenship. Such courses help will produce a well-rounded learning experience and well-versed graduate. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with undergraduate engineering and industrial design students at the University of Botswana. The study assessed the students’ current perceptions of the GEC. The results show that the skills outlined in the Learning and Teaching Policy of the University of Botswana are poorly attained. Furthermore, the skills outlined in the policy are not aligned with the skills that will be needed by graduates in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The GEC curriculum at the University of Botswana needs to be reviewed.

ABOUT INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STUDIUM FUNDAMENTALE (STUDIUM GENERALE) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ZITTAU / GÖRLITZ

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter Schneider ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Applied Sciences ◽  
General Education ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
Universities And Colleges ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teaching ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
General Education Courses ◽  
The University ◽  
Education Courses

The article presents the interdisciplinary and general education courses in Studium fundamentale. In doing so, a way of the university for more interdisciplinary teaching offers for listeners of all faculties is described. It describes a way of integrating intercultural education into bachelor's programs (engineering, social sciences, natural sciences and economics). A number of sources provide further information on the state of general education at universities and colleges in Saxony.

Integrating General Education Courses into Engineering Curriculum

2012 ◽  
pp. 247-262
Author(s):  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
M. Tunde Oladiran ◽  
Venkata Parasuram Kommula
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Engineering Curriculum ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
General Education Courses ◽  
Equal Split ◽  
Education Courses

General Education Courses (GEC) are natural sources of “soft” skills in engineering curricula. Such skills are becoming increasingly important if the graduates are to operate successfully and be fully integrated in their workplaces. The importance of “soft” skills is fully recognized by engineering accreditation boards. The chapter reports on the engineering students’ reactions to the introduction of GEC at the University of Botswana (UB). The position of engineering students’ on the issue of GEC is not very clear. The questionnaire administered to final year students in all engineering programmes at UB gave a mixed response. On average, there were 25% neutral answers to the questions in the survey. The fact that on average one quarter of all graduating engineers did not have an opinion about GEC and their implementation was very disappointing and showed the general problem of students not being interested in that area of their study. The survey showed that students were not fully convinced that GEC were either important or relevant to their future career. The fundamental question on whether GEC were a necessary part of engineering programme brought almost an equal split between positive, negative, and neutral answers, with a slight advantage of positive answers (37%) over negative ones (33%). The students were equally split (36% positive and negative answers) on the question of whether GEC were relevant to their career paths. A small majority were of the opinion that GEC should not be retained. As it is critical that elements of general education are retained in the engineering curriculum, it is necessary to convince the students of the importance of those elements of the study. An effective advisory students’ system is recommended starting with general discussions on engineering practice within departments led by senior members of staff. Also, an introductory course in engineering or any course directly dealing with engineering practice is recommended.

scholarly journals Construction and Empirical Study of Learner Portrait in Online General Education Course

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zongbiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
General Education ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Course Selection ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
General Education Courses ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Process Product

The problems of high course selection rate, low completion rate, and insufficient pertinence of learning support services in online general education courses are the focus of current general education researchers. Based on 3P (presage, process, and product) learning theory, we put forward a “three-stage, four-level” framework for learners’ portrait process of online general education course, including three learning stages of “presage process product” and four levels of “portrait goal, data collection, label analysis, and portrait service.” Then, taking the learners of the online general education course of Zhejiang Shuren College as an example, we make a case analysis based on the portrait framework, evaluate the learning effect from different stages, and put forward targeted teaching strategies and measures. Research results show that the proposed framework can reflect the characteristics of online learning experience, online learning investment, and online learning results of high-risk learners and can provide data support for the design of online learning support services and optimizing learning effects.

scholarly journals Infectious Diseases Training in Canada: One Size Does Not Fit All

2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Craig Lee
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Career Counselling ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Of Calgary ◽  
Academic Settings ◽  
Outpatient Settings ◽  
The University

PURPOSE:To evaluate training in infectious diseases, determining which components of the training program best prepare residents for their career choices and where improvements are needed.METHOD:A cross-sectional survey was mailed to all 14 physicians who had graduated from both the Adult and Paediatric Infectious Diseases Training Program at the University of Calgary from 1985 to 1998. Responses about the adequacy of training were measured using a Likert-type scale and a qualitative questionnaire.RESULTS:Of 14 mailed questionnaires, nine responses were received (64%). Two-thirds of respondents were in an academic setting, and seven (78%) graduates obtained postfellowship training. The specialists in academic settings were all engaged in multiple nonclinical activities. The clinical and diagnostic microbiological components of training received the highest scores in terms of adequacy of training.CONCLUSION:Graduates of the University of Calgary training program indicated an overall satisfaction with their training. However, improvements are needed in career counselling, health administration, antibiotic utilization, infection prevention and specialized outpatient clinics. Potential strategies for addressing these issues include didactic lectures, enhanced exposure to clinical outpatient settings and provision of designated faculty mentors.

scholarly journals The knowledge, perceptions and relationship behaviour of rugby and football players towards HIV infection at the University of Limpopo

Curationis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indiran Govender ◽  
Kathryn Nel ◽  
Nhlanhla Banyini
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Contact Sports ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽  
The University

Background: Sport has the capability to unite a country. To achieve winning teams, athletes have to rely on each other and often have close physical contact. Disclosure of a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status may be problematic for athletes in contact sports as they may suffer discrimination and stigmatisation which may impact their relationship behaviours. This may impact frontline nursing and medical staff dealing with on-field ‘blood’ injuries.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine if individuals who participate in football and rugby are aware of the risk of HIV infection in contact sports and their perceptions and reported behaviour towards HIV-positive athletes.Method: A cross-sectional survey design with a qualitative element. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while thematic content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data.Non-proportional quota sampling was used for male rugby (n = 23) and football (30) players registered at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop campus).Results: The results supported previous research in that there are gaps in HIV knowledge. For instance, not knowing that anal sex may cause HIV infection and believing that saliva can transmit HIV and that blood transfusions are unsafe.Conclusion: Problematic findings were that a portion of the sample believed that having sex with a virgin could cure HIV and the majority of the sample believed that being ‘bewitched’ could cause HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

A Data Visualization for Helping Students Decide Which General Education Courses to Enroll: Case of Chulalongkorn University

2019 ◽  
pp. 627-635
Author(s):  
Nagul Cooharojananone ◽  
Jidapa Dilokpabhapbhat ◽  
Thanaporn Rimnong-ang ◽  
Manutsaya Choosuwan ◽  
Pattamon Bunram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Data Visualization ◽  
General Education Courses ◽  
Education Courses

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study of Students’ Indiscipline at Islamic University in Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
Amina Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Law Faculty ◽  
The Status ◽  
School Rules ◽  
The Common ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The study explored the common students’ indiscipline at Islamic University in Uganda. The study was quantitative and a cross-sectional survey design was used. The population of the study was 3,486 registered students in the academic year 2019/2020. They were selected from the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Management Studies, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science. A sample of 265 respondents was selected for the study using proportionate and random sampling. The mean score was computed to analyse the data. To conclude, the point range of the arithmetic mean was considered. The study found that the common indiscipline among learners in IUIU included disrespect to teachers and school rules and regulations, theft, and irregular attendance. The study recommended IUIU administration improves staff remuneration to change the status of the teachers. Furthermore, the administration needs to tighten security in the university and residents need to take care of their property to avoid theft. The researcher also recommended that a study should be carried out to find out the cause of students’ irregular attendance

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