Curricula development

Using data from Rhode Island, this research examines the relationships among certifications, skills, educational levels and the level of compensation across the IT field and attempts to discriminate between ten major job functions. It assesses the significance of skills and certifications to specific IT worker categories. The level of education was found to predict success. Certification and skills vary across job functions, and did not necessarily differentiate across IT job functions. Suggestions on the development of curricula are proposed.

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on the initial training of science teachers in Africa based on selected research articles, in the period 2000–2020, that emphasize the importance of surveying knowledge that goes beyond those that historically have a longer path in the building of scientific knowledge, such as that of European or North American countries. The analysis included a total of 31 articles from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The findings indicate a lack of knowledge, or at least visibility, considering the initial training of African teachers, particularly in developing countries. South Africa leads the number of publications. Within the five African countries implied in the SLR the following outputs were identified: (i) a division between teacher education research that is ‘place-based’ and one that uses (only) ‘universal theories’ (such as Vygotsky and Bandura); (ii) a tension between the application of student-centered learning and...

The future occupations in aviation will undergo profound transformations, the main factors of change being new technologies and the transition to a greener and sustainable economy that will require knowledge creation and new skills for employees. The green skills are needed both in core sustainability areas like environmental policies and pollution prevention, but also in transports, IT, services, manufacturing, energy and public administration. The increasing demand for green skills in the job market reflects the growing global concerns of the unsustainable activity impact within the workplace in all areas and, especially, in air transport. Here, these future skill needs are an essential premise for drafting education and training modernized curricula which can contribute to a more sustainable aviation industry. The aim of this paper is to provide a solid understanding of green skills needed for the new technologies in air transport and for the necessary competences to enhance and manage innovative sustainable systems in this industry. By developing green skills through education and training, the air transport employees will be better prepared and able to generate economic and social benefits while ensuring a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible pathway. The research methodology involves qualitative and quantitative aspects and results: the qualitative research consists in the in-depth analysis of data on green skills from European Commission, CEDEFOP, The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and of reports on qualifications and occupations in air transport from International Civil Aviation Organization and from The Air Transport Action Group. Complementary to this, the paper presents, also, the results of the focus group "New skills for new professions within the air transport industry" organised by UNESCO Chair of UPB with representatives of HE and air transport industry, which brought, to the same table, different perspectives and expertise for identifying the main changes within the field and the prospects for a better reconfiguration of the air transport qualifications. To better understand the current situation and skill needs, the paper presents the conclusions of a quantitative research on new skills necessary for the new smart occupations, the findings being based on a survey who used three questionnaires for top management, employees and teaching staff. This research is carried out under the Erasmus+ project "Creative Digital Teaching And Learning For Green Air Transport And Logistics (AVIONIC)", recently started by 6 partners from Finland, France, Romania and Spain, with support of representatives from HE, training, air transport and international and national authorities. The project partners identified there are important changes in skills development and consequently in training needs for the workforce to be able to develop and implement digitalized and sustainable air transports. The project activities are covering the following categories: identification of digital and green skills in air transport, sharing the knowledge on innovative methods for teaching and learning, development of new curricula and teaching and learning materials based on research result on skills and qualifications, development of new digital tools for interactive teaching and learning.

Using data from Rhode Island, this research examines the relationships among certifications, skills, educational levels and the level of compensation across the IT field and attempts to discriminate between ten major job functions. It assesses the significance of skills and certifications to specific IT worker categories. The level of education was found to predict success. Certification and skills vary across job functions, and did not necessarily differentiate across IT job functions. Suggestions on the development of curricula are proposed.

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on the initial training of science teachers in Africa based on selected research articles, in the period 2000–2020, that emphasize the importance of surveying knowledge that goes beyond those that historically have a longer path in the building of scientific knowledge, such as that of European or North American countries. The analysis included a total of 31 articles from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The findings indicate a lack of knowledge, or at least visibility, considering the initial training of African teachers, particularly in developing countries. South Africa leads the number of publications. Within the five African countries implied in the SLR the following outputs were identified: (i) a division between teacher education research that is ‘place-based’ and one that uses (only) ‘universal theories’ (such as Vygotsky and Bandura); (ii) a tension between the application of student-centered learning and...

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on the initial training of science teachers in Africa based on selected research articles, in the period 2000–2020, that emphasize the importance of surveying knowledge that goes beyond those that historically have a longer path in the building of scientific knowledge, such as that of European or North American countries. The analysis included a total of 31 articles from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The findings indicate a lack of knowledge, or at least visibility, considering the initial training of African teachers, particularly in developing countries. South Africa leads the number of publications. Within the five African countries implied in the SLR the following outputs were identified: (i) a division between teacher education research that is ‘place-based’ and one that uses (only) ‘universal theories’ (such as Vygotsky and Bandura); (ii) a tension between the application of student-centered learning and...

This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on the initial training of science teachers in Africa based on selected research articles, in the period 2000–2020, that emphasize the importance of surveying knowledge that goes beyond those that historically have a longer path in the building of scientific knowledge, such as that of European or North American countries. The analysis included a total of 31 articles from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases. The findings indicate a lack of knowledge, or at least visibility, considering the initial training of African teachers, particularly in developing countries. South Africa leads the number of publications. Within the five African countries implied in the SLR the following outputs were identified: (i) a division between teacher education research that is ‘place-based’ and one that uses (only) ‘universal theories’ (such as Vygotsky and Bandura); (ii) a tension between the application of student-centered learning and...

At present an historical conjuncture of separate and essential unrelated developments concerning environmental management are occurring in South Africa. These include the issues of standards assurance, certification of environmental practitioners and the development of curricula for a professional science degree at tertiary level. All these are occurring in the context of a rapidly expanding job market into which graduates with widely varying educational standards and practical competence are entering. This article reports on a survey of professionals in environmental impact assessment and environmental management in South Africa that elicited opinions on the quality and appropriateness of professional training. It seeks to inform debate concerning these topics and to highlight limitations in the structure and content of contemporary education. It is argued that there is little standardization across curricula and that the core competencies as recognised by professionals are frequently being neglected.

Cortical bone has been found to display properties that vary greatly, with most previous work focused on human or bovine bone. The main aim of this research was to investigate mechanical properties of cortical bone from various species of animal (ostrich, baboon, crocodile and sheep) to allow for comparison of mechanical properties across species, as well as investigate the relationship of material properties to strain rate within each species. This information is valuable for use in modelling. Testing was performed quasistatically and at the high end of the intermediate strain rate regime. These higher rate tests were performed on a modified Split Hopkinson bar setup. A Cone-in-Tube striker was used to provide a near constant strain rate during testing. The use of a momentum trapping system was investigated, but was not practically useful for the scale of specimens and strain rates investigated. It was found that properties of bone from all species displayed a clear dependence on strain rate. The relationship between the properties and strain rate were very similar across all species investigated, although the ultimate values differed. The apparent modulus showed a distinct increase when testing at a higher strain rate than when testing quasistatically. The compressive strength (both yield and ultimate) displayed an increase over the quasistatic range tested and then levelled out at the higher rate. There was greater difference seen in the values of apparent modulus than in the compressive strengths for all species tested. Baboon bone consistently displayed the greatest properties for both apparent modulus and compressive strength, and crocodile the weakest. It was also found that, despite whole bones and specimens being frozen at-32 • C, with the specimens frozen in normal saline, a change in the material properties of the bone occurred over time. Apparent moduli decreased, and compressive strengths stayed constant or increased slightly. Less change was seen in the strength than in the apparent modulus. i Declaration I hereby acknowledge that: 1. I know the meaning of plagiarism and declare that all the work in the document, save for that which is properly acknowledged, is my own.

School geography in the national curricula in the states of the Visegrad Group: A comparative study. The national curricula specify the conception of school geography through its inclusion in the educational framework and selection of the topics taught. The curricula also define conditions for instruction through the time allocation of this school subject. This article compares the conception of school geography according to the national curricula of the Visegrad Group member states, thus states which are geographically, economically, and culturally close.