Dravid, R. (2009) Context-based teaching - a key to graduate employability for computer networking courses. In: White, H. (ed.) 10th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Newtownabbey: Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for ICS. 9780955967665. p. 159.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Abstract: | The research provides an evaluation on whether problem-based learning is superior to traditional teaching methods in developing essential employability skills. Employability, a complex notion, encompasses an understanding of discipline, efficacy beliefs and metacognitive fluency. Problem-based learning, that is acclaimed to provide a rich learning environment and opportunities for students to develop desirable employability characteristic, befits facilitation of computer networking courses due to its problem-oriented nature. This research focuses on using a framework approach to deliver problem-based learning to computer networking modules within the context of undergraduate degree program in Computing. The problems, simulated case studies and those drawn from real-life network problems are used as a context to understand, apply and actively rehearse wide ranging employability skills in a supervised environment, allowing for additional feedback and skills development. Interim evaluation of the research, which is a work in progress, demonstrates a positive take-on of this new pedagogy by students |
| Additional Information: | Poster presentation |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | PBL; problem based learning |
| Subjects: |
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.27 Study and teaching. Research L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education |
| Creators: | Dravid, Rashmi |
| Editors: | White, Hazel |
| Publisher: | Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for ICS |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009) |
| Date: | 2009 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | p. 159 |
| Title of Book: | 10th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Event Title: | Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Information and Computer Science's 10th Annual Conference |
| Event Dates: | 25 - 27 August 2009 |
| Place of Publication: | Newtownabbey |
| Event Location: | University of Kent, Canterbury |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780955967665 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2389 |
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