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Workshop Summary: The Syndicate Study--Developing Engineering Competence.
Williams, R. J.; Beaujean, D. A. – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
Syndicate studies simulate industrial situations and have proved to be an effective and adaptable small-group teaching strategy in electrical and electronic engineering classes. Outlines a planning exercise for surface mounted technology: aim, execution, company management, and tasks; provides examples of a meeting agenda; workshop discussion…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Industry
Assessment Techniques Appropriate to the Knowledge-Competence Continuum.
Hawe, L. Q. – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
The recognition that knowledge, competence, and contribution are stages on a continuum has major implications for assessment methods. Written examinations are thought convenient and cost effective, but if students are to be evaluated as future employees, assignments and examinations should have professional relevance. Students can be best…
Descriptors: Assignments, Case Studies, Competence, Educational Change
All Change at Gloscat--Towards a Competence-Based Curriculum.
Anderson, David – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
Since the 1988 Education Reform Act, Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology (Gloscat) in England has lost the bulk of its higher education provision and become a smaller, poorer, and largely vocational provider. This paper presents a case study of Gloscat's response to local changes and the need for competence-based curriculum. Reviews the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Competence
Competency in the Cockpit.
Brown, H. M. – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
Examines how modern technology is redefining competences, particularly those required by aircrews in state-of-the-art cockpits and how rule-based descriptions may not always be as practical as cognitive schemas and frames or case-based reasoning. Concludes that a wider systems perspective must include a balance between intuitive and analytic…
Descriptors: Aircraft Pilots, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures
Developing Competence through CBT.
Barker, Philip – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
Discusses the application of computer based training (CBT) to human-computer interface design. Describes course considerations; courseware; and software environment for practice, and presents a case study outlining small group production of interactive guidebooks. Concludes that CBT can reduce instructional time and is an effective method for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Competence, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces
Competency Based Instruction: A Case Study.
Hardinge, Neil – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
At the heart of the Royal Air Force's revised basic engineering training is competency based assessment. Discusses the need for: new technologies, different skills, new competences, appropriate expectations, systems awareness, and skills integration. Examines training requirements; approach used (task analysis, final criterion test, interim tests,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Competency Based Education, Educational Change
Delivering and Measuring Competence.
Funnell, Peter; Owen, Jennifer – Aspects of Educational and Training Technology Series, 1992
The Quality Competence Acquisition Model is a means to deliver and measure competence in vocational education and training that integrates learning, institutional management, and quality assurance. Introduces the model, discusses issues of staff, institutional, and curriculum development, and presents a case study of a competence-based program…
Descriptors: Administration, Case Studies, Competence, Curriculum Development