Conferences - Technology Education Research Group (TERG)
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A conceptual framework for assessment of learning in technology classroom based assessments
(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 ... -
The motivations and perceptions of practicing teachers undertaking technology education research: a work in progress report from an exploratory case study
(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 ... -
Examining the replicability of contemporary technology education research
(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
(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 ... -
Identifying, developing and grading 'soft skills' in design and technology education: a methodological approach.
(PATT2016, 2016-08)Soft skills (Professional skills) complement hard skills to enhance an individual's relationships, job performance and career prospects. Strategically targeting the development of these skills requires the recognition ... -
Blending immersive and educational technologies to inform sustainability and diversification of workforce training through machine interface learning using sterilization technologies as model - quo vadis?
(2019-06)The healthcare products market is a diverse market supplying critical care products ranging from pharmaceutical products to biologics to medical devices. The regulation and best practices associated with the manufacture ... -
Investigating the relationships between spatial ability, interest, and task experience on knowledge retention in engineering education.
(TERG, 2018-06)Spatial ability has been established as having a significant effect on performance and subsequently on retention in engineering education. However, the cause for this phenomenon is not yet fully understood. Based on ... -
Identifying, developing and grading 'soft skills' in higher education: a technological approach.
(HEIT, 2016-11)Identifying, developing and grading soft skills, i.e., transversal cross-curricular competencies, in higher education requires the recognition of key qualities, the capacity to discriminate between these qualities and a ... -
Adaptive comparative judgement: a mechanism to enrich and enhance assessment practices to support teaching and learning.
(2017)One of the most fundamental and challenging aspects of pedagogical practices is assessment of student learning. Assessment mechanisms are adopted in response to a variety of agendas, such as providing a summative ‘grade’ ... -
Digital badges for initial technology teacher education: a method for grading explicit soft skills.
(Irish Learning Technology Association, 2015-05)Soft skills encompass personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness, and optimism that characterise one's relationships with other people. Soft skills complement hard skills, ... -
Visualizing success: investigating the relationship between ability and self-efficacy in the domain of visual processing.
(ASEE, 2016-01)The purpose of this study is to investigate the spatial reasoning capacities and related selfefficacy beliefs of student teachers. In recent years self-efficacy has been a focal point for those investigating various modes ... -
Developing a spatial ability framework to support spatial ability research in engineering education.
(REES, 2015-08)The association between high levels of spatial cognition and success in a number of engineering and technological fields is widely acknowledged within the pertinent literature. There is a now a need for further investigation ... -
The validity of digital badges as a currency for soft skill attainment.
(Irish Learning Technology Association, 2015-05)The alignment of soft skills with hard skills in education has become an agenda of significant importance for developing student competencies critical for success in today’s constantly evolving society. The successful ... -
An investigation into problem solving approaches adopted during graphical reasoning episodes.
(PATT2016, 2016-08)A core aim of contemporary design and technology education is the development of transferable and robust problem solving skills. Graphical education is a critical component in achieving this aim as it espouses to enhance ... -
Framing spatial cognition: establishing a research agenda.
(ASEE, 2016-01)A significant aim of research concerning human intelligence is to develop a comprehensive cognitive map of the human intelligence structure. The evolution of this knowledge base is mirrored through the chronological ... -
Spatial skills in education: a national study.
(University of Limerick, 2016-09)It is widely accepted that spatial skills play an inherent role in educational success, especially in STEM disciples such as Engineering, Mathematics and Graphics. This paper presents an initial investigation into spatial ... -
Technology mediated assessment of dynamic spatial ability.
(University of Limerick, 2016-09)The role of spatial ability in STEM educational performance has been substantially illustrated since the inception of this research agenda. However, studies which have identified this relationship typically do so using ... -
Assessing visual perception in virtual reality environments.
(University of Limerick, 2016-09)Recent trends in cognitive psychology have highlighted the significance of the situated context with which individuals must carry out cognitive processes. Understanding the cognitive and biological mechanisms which permit ... -
An exploratory study into the cognitive and behavioural influences on problem solving performance.
(University of Limerick, 2016-09)It is widely accepted that spatial cognition plays a critical role in STEM educational success. However, while this relationship has shown to relate to educational factors such as success and retention, it does not offer ... -
The validity and reliability of online testing for the assessment of spatial ability.
(ASEE, 2016-10)The assessment of spatial skills offers significant insight into cognitive capacities associated with disciplines such as graphics, engineering and design. The operationalization of this assessment is typically seen in ...
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