Browsing Conferences - Technology Education Research Group (TERG) by Title
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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 ... -
PATT36 International Conference
(Technology Education Research Group/Athlone Institute of Technology, 2018)The 2018 conference theme, ‘Research and Practice in Technology Education: Perspectives on Human Capacity and Development’ continues to maintain our focus on practice and ultimately enhancing the quality and experience ... -
The potential bifurcation of static and dynamic spatial cognitive processes.
(ASEE, 2016-10)Considering the widely acknowledged correlation between spatial ability and graphics based education, it is important to uncover the full remit of this association to inform pedagogical practices within the discipline. ... -
The predictive capacity of spatial ability for knowledge retention in third level technology and engineering education.
(Technology Education Research Group, 2019-06)It is well established that spatial ability correlates with STEM performance. THis has been shown through substantial longitudinal evidence e.g. (Wai, Lubinski, & Benbow, 2009). Specifically, it has been demonstrated as ... -
A preliminary model of problem categorisation to explore the cognitive abilities required for problem solving in engineering education.
(TERG, 2018-06)The provision of engineering education as a means of enabling students to develop contemporary transversal competencies such as problem solving, critical thinking, adaptive reasoning and communication, places a responsibility ... -
A proposed research agenda for investigating the nature of designerly thinking in action.
(ASEE, 2017)The intent of this paper is to discuss the nature of Design and Technology (D&T) education and arising from that the potential contribution of cognitive psychology to further understanding of designerly thinking in action. ... -
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 ... -
Spatial working memory in mental rotations: a case for exploring neural efficiency and cognitive strategies.
(ASEE, 2018)Spatial ability, particularly the cognitive capacity for mental rotations, is a critical component of human cognition. Proficiency with mental rotation tasks is linked with education performance in various science, technology, ... -
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 ... -
Theorizing the role of engineering for society: technological activity in context?
(ASEE, 2019-06)This paper establishes a theoretical position from which to analyse and reason about the difficulties associated with closing the gap between the provision of engineering education in universities and the needs of society. ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...