Describes a Comenius project conducted by mathematics teachers from four European countries. The project was based on the idea that mathematics education has deep political connotations. Throughout the project, participants focused on ways that teachers could be influenced and stimulated so that they could actively contribute to the development of…

Describes the development of a Comenius project involving four European countries, which focused on school self-evaluation. The project resulted in an international course held in Italy. The paper describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the course, noting problems and solutions, strengths and limitations, recommendations for…

Five European institutions devoted to principal training developed the Comenius project "Extra Muros" between 1996-99. Its objectives were understanding the importance of educative action outside the school in order to provide equal opportunity to all students, as well as to promote the awareness of Europe among schools. The project facilitates…

Reports three generic support tools: (1) a CD-ROM providing general guidance on planning, carrying out and writing up a final-year undergraduate technology project; (2) the electronic Information Search Guide, designed as a user friendly front end to a variety of web sites, bibliographic databases, electronic journals and other information…

Discusses the impact of information communication technology (ICT) on the provision of tertiary education and cites the course as an example of how it can be used at the subject level. Emphasizes that ICT is a powerful tool for teaching and learning and employs ICT in a number of different ways in the course. (Author/YDS)

Presents a summary of challenges that information and communication technologies (ICT) present third-level institutions through an examination of the pedagogical issues and solutions that arise from a move from traditional lectures to project-based teaching followed by two case studies. (Contains 13 references.) (Author/YDS)

Argues that the changes in the context of engineering requires new approaches within the curriculum and by promoting active learning and encouraging students to experiment and be more creative. eLearning is one of an important number of strategies for achieving the paradigm shift that is required. (Contains 14 references.) (Author/YDS)

Explains distance education approach applied to the 'Engineering Design Problem Formulation' course simultaneously at the Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) and at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU, Pittsburgh, USA). Uses video taped lessons, video conferencing, electronic mails and web-accessible document management system LIRE in the…

Explains the implementation of an electronic learning environment at the Delft University Of Technology in The Netherlands. Consists of three line activities: first line of the activities is technology oriented, second line is aimed at creating and using a web site for each course, and third line of activities is geared towards developing new…

Identifies a process developed in recent research to provide curriculum leaders and policymakers with a practical and flexible approach for designing and implementing curriculum. Investigates the engineering education context to identify issues that impinge on curriculum decision-making including the consideration of professional engineering…

Discusses how the definition of educational objectives led to the introduction of practical training that is compulsory or advised in many engineering curricula and defined as "learning to put knowledge and skills into practice". Introduces an assessment procedure that allows for testing whether students have met the objectives. (Author/YDS)

Compares the efficiency of calculus classes and evaluates two kinds of classes: traditional and others that use computational methods in teaching. Applies quantitative evaluation methods using two operational research tools, multicriteria decision aid methods (mainly using the MACBETH approach) and data development analysis. (Author/YDS)

Explains the goals of civil engineering in China which include integrated knowledge structure and multi-level knowledge and abilities of innovation, adaptation, cooperation, communication, and organization. Discusses the challenges of student-centered education, dynamics of education organization, and open education. (Author/YDS)

Describes some problems concerning mathematics instructors such as the effects of a less mathematically homogeneous entry of instructors. Outlines steps that are being taken to alleviate these problems. Introduces the Science and Engineering Foundation Studies (SEFI) Mathematics Working Group. (Author/YDS)

Points out the diminishing demand for mathematics undergraduate programs and the strong trend in engineering education to make greater use of computer coursework such as Mathcad, Matlab, and other software systems for the mathematical and statistical components of engineering programs. Describes the changing role of mathematics learning centers…