Education Journal

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013

  • Systems Engineering Education for Inexperienced Students by Providing Hand-on Practices

    Keiko Shimazu, Yoshiaki Ohkami

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 64-71
    Received: 3 April 2013
    Published: 2 May 2013
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    Abstract: We developed a new hands-on type course for systems engineering. This is one of the courses at Keio Univer-sity, Graduate school of System Design Management. The goal of the course is to provide the students with systems engi-neering methods proposed by INCOSE, one of the major organizations in the field. We report the effects of the course in this... Show More
  • The Role of Infinity with Signs in Mathematics

    Erkara Aydos Zh., Raushan Kadyrova S.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 72-76
    Received: 28 December 2012
    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: The article shows the significance of signs +∞ and -∞ (infinity with signs) for a full exposition of some of the problematic materials in mathematics. With its help smoothness of the curve, specified by functions with finite and infinite derivatives at the points, is determined. The properties of the function f, with which you can set the smoothnes... Show More
  • Major Challenges Facing Teacher Counselors in Schools in Namibia

    John Mushaandja, Cynthy Haihambo, Tania Vergnani, Elzan Frank

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 77-84
    Received: 5 May 2013
    Published: 30 May 2013
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    Abstract: There was a significant number of learners in Namibian schools whose psycho-social circumstances were dire as a result of a variety of socio-economic, psychological and cultural factors. The learners needed psycho-social support. Instead of appointing qualified school counselors, the Ministry of Education directed schools to appoint teacher counsel... Show More
  • Observations of Distance Learners on the Commonwealth Youth Programme at the University of Ghana

    Kenneth Adda

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 85-90
    Received: 17 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The University of Ghana has since 2001 been delivering a Commonwealth Youth Programme Diploma in Youth in Development Work through distance learning. Among the main aims of the study were to find out the learners opinions on the suitability of the resources of the University of Ghana available for the programme, and to assess learners’ perceptions ... Show More
  • ICT Education in Fiji, Issues and Challenges Faced by Tertiary Education Sector: An Empirical Survey

    Shareeni Shashi Kala

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 91-97
    Received: 20 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The world moving rapidly into digital media and information, thus ICT education is becoming more and more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop into this century. This research would provide significant contribution to education sector by identifying various issues and challenges and challenges faced by education sector in... Show More
  • To What Extent does a University Level English Program Meet Workplace Demands

    Ali Işık

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2013
    Pages: 98-107
    Received: 3 May 2013
    Published: 10 June 2013
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    Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an English language program offered at the tertiary level in the Turkish EFL context. It specifically aims at evaluating whether the program meets job-related demands and graduates are able to maintain their English proficiency level at work. 122 senior electronics and computer engineerin... Show More