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Spatial working memory and neural efficiency in mental rotations: an insight from pupillometry.
(ASEE, 2018-05)
Spatial ability, particularly the cognitive capacity for mental rotations, is a critical component of human cognition. Proficiency with mental rotation tasks is linked with educational performance in various Science, ...
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 ...
The validity and reliability of adaptive comparative judgements in the assessment of graphical capability.
(ASEE, 2016-10)
The valid and reliable assessment of capability is of paramount importance in education.
Operationalizing assessment practices of divergent problems can be particularly challenging due
to the variety of potential responses. ...
On intelligence in technology education: towards redefining technological capability.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018)
The Technology subject in general post-primary education is unique based on its conception and
treatment of knowledge. The task specific utility of knowledge is emphasised and at the same time, in
reflection of the breadth ...
Arbeta med komparativ bedömning (Working with comparative assessment).
(Skola och Samhälle, 2018-04-26)
Comparative assessment has been found to provide high reliability when evaluating open data and has received a lot of positive attention in, for example, Ireland, the UK, the US and Belgium. There are so far quite a few ...
Investigating the factor structure of pupils attitudes towards technology.
(ASEE, 2016)
As STEM education becomes the focus of educational reforms in knowledge based economies, technological literacy is seen as a key outcome of many STEM related programmes. When considering technological literacy it is vital ...
MIND strengths: the unique cognitive architecture of engineering and technology students.
(IMC, 2016)
Engineering and technology education is uniquely positioned within formal education systems to facilitate the development of a broad range of cognitive competencies such as designerly thinking, spatial reasoning and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Inducting ITE students in assessment practices through the use of comparative judgement.
(Technology Education Research Group, 2019-06)
A new curricular framework, presented by the Department of Education and Skills (DES), (2015), implements an assessment strategy that has changed from a predominantly summative to a more formative integrated approach. With ...