Technical Education in Pre and Post Independent India

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Author Name: G. Janardhana, M Rajasekhar 

Synopsis: 

This paper deals with technical education growth, policies in pre and post independent India. The world is moving forward rapidly and positively, into an era where societies and economies are incrementally based on knowledge. The importance of nations in the 21st Century shall be judged not by their economic strength alone, but also by their power to conceptualize, innovate, invent and bring the benefits of these inventions to their people.  With the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, new technologies like business management, pharmacy, and computer technology were developed. The Government emphasized the need for technical manpower to handle these organizations and directed the states to develop technical education on a fast track mode. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) was set-up in November 1945 as a national level apex advisory body and, later on, in 1987 it was given the statutory status by an act of parliament. Due to efforts and initiatives taken during successive Five Year Plans technical education witnessed tremendous growth in quantitative terms with the establishment of engineering colleges, polytechnics, Industrial Training Institutes and so on. But mere quantitative increase in the number of institutions imparting technical education will not help India in realizing her dream of establishing the knowledge society of the future.

Multimedia Approach ad Its Effect In Teaching Mathematics For The Prospective Teachers

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Multimedia Approach ad Its Effect In Teaching Mathematics For The Prospective Teachers 

Author Name: D. R. Robert Joan, S.P. Denisia 

Synopsis: 

Multimedia improves the effectiveness of teaching learning process of multimedia in formal or informal setting and utilizing scientific principle. It allows us to sort out the information to analyse and make meaning for conceptualization and applications which is suitable for individual learners. The objectives of the study was to measure the effectiveness of the multimedia approach in teaching Mathematics for prospective teachers and the experimental research is essential for finding out into effective from the population of prospective teachers, the investigator selected 30 students from a college of education in Tamil Nadu. Tools used were Multimedia package for Mathematics prospective teachers developed by D. R. Robert Joan and S. P. Denisia, 2012 and Achievement test in Mathematics developed by D. R. Robert Joan and S. P. Denisia, 2012. In the experimental group, student teachers were taught the subject Mathematics by using this Multimedia package for Mathematics. The control group student teachers were taught using Active learning methodology. Findings of the study showed that there was significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores for the experimental group in learning Mathematics.

Listening to the reactions of people in the midst of change

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Listening to the reactions of people in the midst of change 

Author Name: Dr. Jill Friestad-Tate, Dr. Craig McCoy 

Synopsis: 

The purpose of the study was to listen to reactions of key stakeholders experiencing profound organizational change.  A case study was used to gather data from participants’ interview responses. Data analysis identified research-supported reactions; in addition, two unique themes were identified: constructive critique and ill-effects of good intentions.  Listening to, understanding, and appreciating reactions and emotions during change provide valuable insights that help build organizational community and enhance the success of a change initiative. 

Modern Educational Technology: Educational Usages of Cell phone As Perceived by Students of Education Faculties

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Modern Educational Technology: Educational Usages of Cell phone As Perceived by Students of Education Faculties 

Author Name: ali harba 

Synopsis: 

This study investigated the educational use of cell phones at two Syrian education establishments. The research sample consisted of (n=184) students from the Department of Teacher Education at Tishreen and Damascus Universities. During the study, students filled in a self-report 17—item questionnaire. Survey results imply that cell phone use encourages students (41.30%) to acquire higher technological skills. In addition, (40.76%) of students who participated in the research also used the internet on their cell phone to look up related information. Further results showed that students at Tishreen University used the internet on their cell phone for more prolonged educational purposes than their peers at Damascus University.

Using Innovative Technical Solutions as an Intervention for At Risk Students: A Meta–Cognitive Statistical Analysis to Determine the Impact of Ninth Grade Freshman Academies, Centers, and Center Models upon Minority Student Retention and Achievement

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Using Innovative Technical Solutions as an Intervention for At Risk Students: A Meta–Cognitive Statistical Analysis to Determine the Impact of Ninth Grade Freshman Academies, Centers, and Center Models upon Minority Student Retention and Achievement 

Author Name: James E. Osler II, Carl Waden 

Synopsis: 

This paper provides an active discourse on the use of innovative solutions to conduct an in—depth investigation on the success and viability of 9th Grade Freshman Academies, Centers, and Center Models to aid in the retention of at risk students. These types of academic programs provide an active solution for the retention and projected completion of High School by minority students. The research methodology used in this study is Meta—Cognitive Analysis. This novel approach to data analysis is a mixed methods research design that involves the holistic combination and in—depth comparison of qualitative and quantitative data.

Counseling Instruction in the Online Classroom: A Survey of Student and Faculty Perceptions

Vol. 8 No. 2

Year: 2012

Issue: Sep-Nov

Title: Counseling Instruction in the Online Classroom: A Survey of Student and Faculty Perceptions 

Author Name: Gina Cicco 

Synopsis: 

This article will review the design, procedures, and results of a recent study conducted to survey the perceptions of counseling students and professionals regarding the delivery of counseling instruction in online courses. Few studies have addressed the appropriateness, effectiveness, and evaluation procedures of counseling skills instruction via the online classroom (Trepal, Haberstroh, Duffey, & Evans, 2007). Counseling skills courses, especially those requiring field experiences, typically involve intensive and ongoing communication among counselors-in-training, their faculty supervisors, peers, and clinical or on-site supervisors. The frequent exchange of information among learners, faculty, and evaluators is primarily centered on critiquing and improving specific counseling skills and techniques. Exercises such as role-playing and mock counseling sessions are viewed as appropriate and necessary for the healthy development and practice of core counseling skills. Such skills are viewed as hierarchical, from basic attending skills to advanced development of personal theory (Ivey, Ivey, & Zalaquett, 2010). Essentially, courses that teach counseling skills provide opportunities for practice, review, and assessment of core and advanced skills and the interpersonal skills that are prerequisites for their development. The study described in this article utilized a researcher-made survey instrument to obtain the perceptions of counselors-in-training, counseling faculty, and active practitioners on the instructional procedures, learning, and evaluation of counseling skill development within the online classroom. Many participants offered suggestions for the improvement of instruction within online courses and the incorporation of live interaction to supplement strictly asynchronous exchanges. The results of the survey revealed participants’ concerns about the opportunities for students to practice skills sufficiently in online courses and the ethical responsibilities of academic program faculty to confirm skill mastery prior to graduation. Study findings also hold implications for pedagogues on the importance of considering learning styles in online classrooms (Cicco, 2009).

Perception towards Mobile Learning Activities among Post Graduate Students

Vol. 8 No. 1

Year: 2012

Issue: Jun-Aug

Title: Perception towards Mobile Learning Activities among Post Graduate Students 

Author Name: Thiyagu Kaliappan 

Synopsis: 

M-learning is learning supported by mobile devices and intelligent user interfaces. Compared to the prior generation a few years ago, storage capacity and screen size of mobile devices as well as transfer speed of wireless connections have significantly increased. Equipped with mobile devices, learners can conduct learning activities at anytime anywhere. m-learning is learning that is not constrained to a physical space or specific time and learning that is supported by communication with embedded computing elements in the environment on every move of the learner (Thiyagu, K, 2009). The main aim of the study is to assess the perception towards mobile learning activities among post graduate students in Viruudhunagar district.  Survey method is employed for this study.  The investigator has chosen 230 post graduate students as a sample for the study in a random sampling technique. Finally the investigator concludes; (a) There is no significant difference in perception towards mobile learning activities among the postgraduate students with respect to their course in terms (b) There is no significant difference in perception towards mobile learning activities among the postgraduate students with respect to their Father’s Educational Qualifications and father’s occupation.