iosr-JRME   Volume-3 ~ Issue-3

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Empowerment of Science, Techonology and Mathematics (Stm) Teachers: A Strategy for the Realisation of the Millenium Development Goals
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Mgbomo, Tubonemi
	:	10.9790/7388-0330104

Abstract: Nigeria has always had commendable education programmes which often times die natural death due to poor implementation. This paper gives an overview of some teacher related problems which can impede the attainment of the MDGs as well as the general goals of education. The paper also suggest individual teachers commitment by way of belonging to STAN and other professional bodies, and government interventions in some of the challenges facing teachers as the way forward.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Limited technology helps to deliver 'e-Learning' in a developing country
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Simon Coelho, Amita Chatterjee
	:	10.9790/7388-0330512

Abstract: The growing use of technology in education can surely be tapped into to help deliver learning, especially in developing countries. No doubt, there are limits placed on the computer-mediated communication that is accessible in these developing countries, yet effective use of cognitive principles in designing the learning package, can help to undoubtedly deliver 'e-Learning'. This pilot study was undertaken to see how 'e-learning' or 'Online' learning (ON), would compare with Face-to-Face learning (F2F). While the numbers that could participate in the ON learning were very small, due to the limited capacity of the computer laboratory that was available, their results nevertheless reflect very positive outcomes. The tools used for presenting the learning material were power point slides which were hyperlinked, not merely for extended explanation, but also for immediate feedback and applauding the efforts of the subjects. The pilot study holds a lot of promise for what limited technology, in 'learning spaces' can help to deliver, when the learner is engaged in the process of constructing knowledge.

Keywords: e-learning, cognitive theory, computer-mediated communication, technology in learning.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Teaching of corrosion based on critical evaluation of urban furniture of a public square
Country	:	Brazil
Authors	:	Fernando B. Mainier, Luciane P. C. Monteiro, Fabio Merçon, Pedro Ivo C. Guimarães, Renata J. Mainier
	:	10.9790/7388-0331319

Abstract: This work is part of an educational project intended to foster the teaching of chemistry and corrosion in engineering courses, based on the following points: to facilitate and broaden the understanding of corrosion processes and corrosion protection techniques; awaken critical consciousness in the student, based on the necessity of developing and clarifying mechanisms involved in each corrosive process. Corrosion education at the University Federal Fluminense (Brazil) is becoming increasingly important because corrosion problems affect virtually all segments of human activity and the vast majority of these problems could be avoided if anticorrosive techniques and the expertise already established were applied. This study took public squares as the research lab because public urban furnishings (benches, rubbish bins, playgrounds, etc.) and historical monuments are subject to atmospheric corrosion and pollution. The objective is to enable students to develop their skills in the development of the theme "atmospheric corrosion" based on the following points: teamwork; analysis and evaluation of information from observations; decision making from a restricted amount of information; querying technical bibliographies; making technical reports and oral presentations.

Keywords: Atmospheric Corrosion, Corrosion, Corrosion Education, Urban Furniture.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Situated Cognition & Culture of Learning to Re-Conceptualize the Teaching-Learning Paradigm in the Field of Engineering and Technology in Bangladesh
Country	:	Bangladesh
Authors	:	Jahidul Arafat, Mohammad Ahsan Habib, Che Kum Clement
	:	10.9790/7388-0332027

Abstract: Learning to teach is a complex process. On it, this paper discussed and examined on how a "learn-reflect-judge" component of a teaching participation and reflection might achieve this. It presents a new unified teaching learning model named "Teaching learning Model to Reveal the Innovation and Sustainability". It integrates a prospective module named Self Generation Module and a new assessment approach named Spider wire Approach to aid the better management of T-L scenario in the field of engineering and technology in Bangladesh. Implication of this model at real time class room situation results with better management of learning and learning satisfaction.

Keywords: learn-reflect-judge loop, Self-Generation Module, Hypo Module, 3600 coverage, total effectiveness.

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