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A Study on Relationship between Learning participation and Learning Outcomes in Programming Courses

  • Kim, Ji Sim;Kim, Kyoung Ah;Ahn, You Jung;Oh, Suk;Jin, Myung Sook
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.113-121
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    • 2019
  • The purpose of the study is to identify the influence of learning participation on learning outcomes in programming courses. Based on the literature review, learning participation is composed of three sub components: participation in preview, class, and review. Learning outcomes are categorized by academic achievement, learning satisfaction, and learning motivation. A survey was conducted with 267 students enrolled in programming courses from three IT departments at Myongji College. Findings revealed that participation in review and participation in class predicted all sub components of learning outcomes. Participation in review was found to have a greater effect on learners' achievement and participation in class was found to have a greater impact on learning satisfaction and motivation. However, the results showed that participation in class was not an influential factor for learning outcomes. Implications for enhancing learning participation and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

A Study on the Reliability of Peer-evaluation for Team Members' Contributions and Incorporating Method into Grades - Focusing on the Capstone Design - (팀원 기여도에 대한 동료평가의 신뢰성과 성적 반영 방법에 대한 연구 -종합설계교과목을 중심으로-)

  • Chang, Hyunjae
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2024
  • The capstone design classes in the College of Engineering are often team project-oriented, and teamwork skills are reported to positively impact problem-solving abilities. While team project courses have various advantages, they also come with challenges such as social loafing and issues related to free riders, which consistently hinder the positive effects of team project courses. To prevent these issues, there is a need to provide a clear evaluation-reward system for team members' contributions. In this study, we examined the reliability of peer evaluation scores for team members' contributions and reviewed methods to incorporate them into team project grades. The review results indicated that peer evaluation scores are deemed to have considerable reliability from a qualitative perspective. However, due to the relatively small team size in team project courses (3 to 6 members per team), using the arithmetic mean of peer evaluation scores is statistically challenging. As a complementary approach, this study proposes limiting the reflection ratio of peer evaluation scores and applying a more macroscopic processing method, not the arithmetic mean, to incorporate peer evaluation scores for team contributions into grades.

Engineering design education utilizing critical thinking (비판적 사고를 활용한 공학 설계 교육)

  • Park, Sang Tae;Kim, Jedo;Yoon, Sung Ho
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.51-59
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    • 2020
  • ABEEK's professional liberal arts education reflecting critical thinking, has been well received by professors and students in the engineering discipline. Also, the demand for further utilization of critical thinking within the engineering curriculum is increasing. To meet such demand, there is a need for experts in the area of critical thinking education and engineering education to come together and search for the most effective method in using critical thinking in engineering design education courses. In this paper, we were able to confirm, through specific application cases, that the problem-solving process of critical thinking can be effectively transferred to an engineering design process, and the elements and criteria of critical thinking can be used as a successful design tool. Also, we explore the possibility of further improving engineering education on the basis of critical thinking.

Improvement strategies of teaching methods for university basic mathematics education courses by ability grouping (대학 기초수학 교과목 수준별 학습지도 개선 방안)

  • Park, Joon-Sik;Pyo, Yong-Soo
    • Communications of Mathematical Education
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    • v.27 no.1
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    • pp.19-37
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    • 2013
  • In order to improve the problem-solving abilities and enhance the academic achievement of under achieving students for university basic mathematics, P-university has opened the basic mathematics and practice education courses. These education courses are operated as prerequisite subject of Calculus and we are progressing the class focused on presentation with variety learning materials by organizing level-based classes In this paper, we analyzed the acquired grade and the result of teaching assessment of 1,106 students registered in the 30 classes that the teaching portfolio of the basic mathematics and practice education courses were submitted to support 'Accreditation for Engineering Education of Korea'. In addition, we tried to find attention points and improved solutions on operating the level-based class of the basic mathematics and practice education courses based on the 'Continuous Quality Improvement Report' of teaching portfolio submitted by each professor who is in charge of this class.

A Study on the Development of a Standard Model for Vocational Training Courses for the Unemployed Based on Entrepreneurial Skill System (기업의 직무체계에 기초한 실업자 직업훈련과정 표준모형 개발 연구)

  • Ju, In-Joong;Park, Jong-Sung;Kim, Sang-Jin
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.10 no.3
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    • pp.38-63
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    • 2007
  • This study was aimed at the development of a standard model for vocational training course for the unemployed based on entrepreneurial skill system. The model reviewed the definition of skill-related concepts and skill system through the set-up of skill system in the first place, and developed job capacity system by coming up with the direction and the method in the development of the model for the job capacity system and training courses. Skill boundaries, core capacities, performances, capacity units and levels, and unit criteria were derived from it. And, training courses were composed and the structure was built in accordance with skill capacity system on the basis of it. As the result, the training model which drew to the development model of training courses, the structure of training courses and the model of training curriculum was finally developed.

A Study on the Improvement of the Military Studies Curriculum at the Civilian Universities (일반대학 군사학 교육과정 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Jong Ryul
    • Convergence Security Journal
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.121-131
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    • 2013
  • It has been almost 10 years since the department of military studies was opened at the civilian universities. One of the important elements for the success of these new departments would be the curriculum. This paper tries to give an realistic answer to the question of curriculum. The factors influencing the design of curriculum of military studies are analyzed, such as the curricular of the military institutes that confer the B.S. in military studies, the domain of military studies and research areas, documentation classification of military studies and military engineering, scientific knowledge versus vocational capabilities in university education, relations between the B.S. courses and the master or doctorate courses, requirements asked by the Army, and moral education needed for the military officers. As a result of the analysis, the mandatory core courses should be total of 19, including 5 general courses and 14 major courses.

A Study on Managing the Courses, Hazardous Materials, Centering on Experiments (실험중심의 위험물질론 교과운영에 관한 연구)

  • Hyun, Seong-Ho;Song, Yun-Suk;Cha, Jeong-Min
    • Proceedings of the Korea Institute of Fire Science and Engineering Conference
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    • 2009.04a
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    • pp.23-32
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    • 2009
  • This thesis investigated accidents in relation with hazardous materials such as university laboratories in our country. In addition, this thesis investigated how the courses, hazardous materials, are managed, centering on Seoul, Gyeonggi, Busan, Gwangju, Gyeongbuk, and Chungbuk Fire Service Academy as well as National Fire Service Academy, and investigated how the courses, hazardous materials, are managed, centering on the courses in relation with fire service in universities, too. This thesis, also, performed a questionnaire survey on the education in relation with hazardous materials, objecting fire service officers on working who took education in respective provincial fire service academies and National 119 Rescue Services. This thesis analyzed the results of questionnaires, found problems in the current education about hazardous materials, and presented effective learning methods as the courses, hazardous materials, management methods, centering on new experiments. In addition, this thesis tried to present education plans with which people could prevent from the accidents in relation with hazardous materials.

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A study on a Educational Curriculum in the Customized on-site Ship Building & Ocean Engineering (현장맞춤형 선박해양 교과과정 개선에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Youn-Sin;Kim, Hang-Woo;Han, Jae-Ho
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.15 no.6
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    • pp.71-79
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, we present, based on a systematic job analysis, the definition, flowchart and description of Ship Building & Ocean Engineering Technician's job in Ship Building & Ocean Engineering Industry for developing an Ship Building & Ocean Engineering education and training program in the context of Korea situation. In addition, it is suggested that the courses be directed toward job site-centered reform through conducting job analysis with experts in the environmental industry. serving new courses demanded by industries in practice and providing training programs for industries.

Design and Implementation of Web-based PLC Laboratory for Industrial Automation Training (산업 자동화 교육훈련을 위한 웹기반 PLC 실험실의 설계 및 구현)

  • Han, Earl;Park, Sung-Moo;Hong, Sang-Eun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.101-106
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    • 2010
  • Due to significant advances in Internet technology, there have been many e-learning courses offered by universities and academic institutes nowadays through the Internet. And these courses have benefited many students who might be constrained by distance and time. Nevertheless, most web-based courses are lecturing courses that cannot fulfill the needs for engineering technology education. In this paper, we propose the design and implementation of web-based programmable logic controller(PLC) laboratory to support learning and training for industrial automation. The proposed web-based PLC laboratory system consists of virtual labs and remote labs. This web-based PLC laboratory can be accessed by registered students to practice PLC experiments at their own home, enhancing the quality of education without much increasing in the overall cost. With the help of web cameras, the students can even have experience the live PLC experiments through the Internet.

Instructor Beliefs and Attitudes about English Medium Instruction: Report of Questionaire Study (공학 분야에서의 영어 강의(English Medium Instruction)에 대한 기초 연구)

  • Kang So-Yeon;Park Hye-Son
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.87-96
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    • 2004
  • The number of schools that implement English medium instruction (EMI) to improve students' English proficiency has been increasing. Despite the increasing popularity of EMI, little attention has been paid to evaluating the effectiveness of EMI and its impact on students and instructors. This study explores these issues, focused on the case of the College of Engineering at Y University. A survey questionnaire was administered to 19 engineering professors who offered EMI courses in the Fall of 2003. The survey results show that: 1) the professors perceive that students' low English proficiency is a large obstacle to successful implementation of EMI, and that pre-EMI language courses are needed to prepare students for EMI. 2)Though the professors expressed confidence in their English proficiency, they indicated that they felt quite a lot stressed at teaching EMI courses; hence, support of the school administration is needed to help faculty offering EMI courses. 3)To improve students' English proficiency, native-speaking language instructors are needed to provide feedback on students' written and spoken English.