World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education (WTE&TE)

 

CONTENTS


  Inside pages
1-4

Z.J. Pudlowski

Editorial

5

R.B. Ward

Educating – risk

7

F. Alam, E. Dilla,
A. Subic & J. Tu

A three-step teaching and learning method in laboratory experiments for a thermal fluids course

13

K-W. Mui, L-T. Wong &
W-Y. Kam

Evaluation of the assessment weightings for individual outcome-based projects by final year engineering undergraduates

17

Y-C. Chen, H-N. Chung & S-N. Liou

An empirical study of Chinese leadership in vocational high schools: the relationships between principals’ leadership behaviours and teachers’ organisational commitment

21

R.L. Williams II,
X. He, T. Franklin & S. Wang

Haptics-augmented engineering mechanics educational tools

27

H-C. Hsiao &
W-C. Chou

Using biomimetic design in a product design course

31

B. Sukumaran, Y. Mehta, T. Bryant, R. D’Intino,
A. Marchese, J. Everett & Z. Gephardt

Generating entrepreneurship opportunities for the developing world through the engineering curriculum

37

J.L. Johrendt &
D.O. Northwood,
C.U. Chisholm & M. Blair

Facets of experiential learning in engineering

41

D.M. Boyajian, S-E. Chen & D.C. Weggel

Perspectives on instructional methods from the ExCEEd Teaching Workshop

47

T-C. Chang, C-L. Chang, Y. Su & F-S. Chen

Enhancing the English learning effectiveness of 8th grade students using an online interactive English system

53

R.A. Stewart

Evaluating the self-directed learning readiness of engineering undergraduates:
a necessary precursor to project-based learning

59

M.V. Lanka

A framework for identifying performance indicators of effective science process skills teaching in Botswana senior secondary physics

63

A. Mohtar, Z. Nedic &
J. Machotka

Digitally controlled resistors for the remote laboratory NetLab

67

J.S. Tate & V. Sriraman

A project-based approach to the teaching of Computer Aided Engineering to a multidisciplinary student population

71

L.G. Boussiakou &
E.C. Kalkani

Restructuring engineering courses with the help of educational theories

75

S-E. Chen, D.C. Weggel & D.M. Boyajian

Forensic education through causality quantification – a shift of paradigm

83

K.R. Jacobs

Diversity in educators’ personal and cultural worldviews: the South African context for science and technology pedagogy

87

M.N. Gömleksiz

An evaluation of engineering students’ perceptions towards the English language teaching-learning environment at engineering faculties in Turkey: the case of Firat, Ataturk, Inonu and Dicle Universities

91

J. Njock Libii

The determination of the aerodynamic drag force on a parachute

97

J. Zhao

The design of a low-cost portable Sensor Configuration Unit (SCU) for engineering measurements with various sensors

101

C-Y. Chen

A novel cooperative education programme to approaching the last mile: an academic perspective

105

K.J. McDermott

Enhancing the work readiness of engineering graduates

113

X. Wang

Augmented reality potentials in design curriculum

119

Y-J. Lee, C-T. Tung & K-S. Kao

The relationship between knowledge management and instructional innovative ability: empirical research from teaching staff at Taiwanese technological and vocational universities

123

K.W.M. Siu

Research for users: critical knowledge and experience for design and engineering students

129

Y. Li

Teaching embedded systems using a modular-approach microcontroller training kit

135

A.R.N. Molson

Expanding the integration of technological education and industry through research into developed cost forecasting and control strategies for contractors with the incorporation of econometric models

139

S-J. Lou, Y-S. Yang,
R-C. Shih & K-H. Tseng

A study on the knowledge sharing behaviour of information management instructors at technological universities in Taiwan

143

D.W.S. Tai,
I.Y-W. Hsiao,
T.P-H. Li & Y-J. Shu

An exploration of the relationship between the work-family demands and work-family conflict of teachers at science and technology universities in Taiwan

149

K. Jitgarun, S. Srikasem &
V. Jittham

A comparison of the electrical energy consumption of commercial refrigerated cabinets using temperature control by a microcontroller and thermostat

153

S. Khoshaba

A comparison of the gear calculation process according to Swedish and American textbooks for higher education

157

M.L. Molefe

The attainment of technological skills processes and learning outcomes in a Science Talent Quest project comparing two model boats

165

D.C. Weggel, D.M. Boyajian & S-E. Chen

Modelling structures as systems of springs

169

F.S. Chen, Y.M. Lin & M.H. Liu

The development of an inventory to assess the problem-solving attitude of industrial high school students

173

V.M. Spathopoulos

The use of online teaching in an aircraft technology course

177

S. Dahiya, V.K.P. Wani & T.K. Garg

Fostering entrepreneurial engineers for sustainable industrial growth in the small-scale sector in India

181

W-J. Shyr

A photovoltaic systems laboratory activity plan for Taiwanese senior high schools

185

X-j. Tan, J. Li & C. Liu

A video-based real-time vehicle detection method by classified background learning

189

J. Zhou, L. Yang, Y. Xu & C. Liu

The economic performance of transportation infrastructure: an empirical study on the recent development of China

193

K.N. Le, V.W.Y. Tam & F. Yi

Women in engineering: a general perspective

199

Index of Authors    

 

 

 

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