Browsing Technology Education Research Group (TERG) by Author "Athlone Institute of Technology"
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A conceptual framework for assessment of learning in technology classroom based assessments
Canty, Donal; Seery, Niall; Buckley, Jeffrey; Dunbar, Rónán (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)The technology education curriculum in Ireland has gone through significant reform with the introduction of four new subject specifications at lower secondary school level. These new technology subjects were implemented ... -
Examining the replicability of contemporary technology education research
Buckley, Jeffrey; Hyland, Tómas; Seery, Niall (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Discourse in psychological science concerning the replication crisis is growing, with typically cited indicators including scientific fraud, the use of questionable research practices and the failure of published effects ... -
Investigating the effect of engineering student's spatial ability and expertise on general complex problem solving
Reid, Clodagh; Buckley, Jeffrey; Dunbar, Rónán (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Spatial ability is attributed to success in STEM disciplines and is outlined as a component of general cognitive ability through the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) model of human intelligence. Research in spatially orientated ... -
The motivations and perceptions of practicing teachers undertaking technology education research: a work in progress report from an exploratory case study
Dunbar, Rónán; Seery, Niall; Buckley, Jeffrey (Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus, 2021-04-26)Technology education (TE) is a transient area of study. Few other subject areas require such levels of up-skilling similar to that of technology teachers in order for them to stay current and aligned with the developments ...