676 research outputs found
Multimedia materials for chemical engineering: Module development and lessons learned
In this article we summarize the multimedia materials for chemical engineering instruction developed in our laboratory during the last 3 years. We also share what we have learned about the presentation of materials and the development process itself. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/108070/1/5_ftp.pd
The Importance and achievement of work values and locus of control as factors in work motivation
The present research study examined the
relationships in a work motivation context among perceived
importance and achievement of work values, locus of
control and internal work motivation. The congruence of a
work value was considered to be the discrepancy between
the importance of a work value and the perceived
achievement of that value. The theoretical framework
utilized was based on a self-perpetuating cycle of
motivation which included the perceived importance and
achievement of work values and internal work motivation as
separate and distinct, yet interrelated factors.
It was hypothesized that individuals who
experienced high congruence of work values would
experience higher levels of internal work motivation than
individuals who had low congruence of work values. It was
also hypothesized that individuals who had an internal
locus of control would experience more internal work
motivation
individuals
well, the
and have higher congruence of work values than
who had an external locus of control. As
possibility of locus of control as a moderator
between importance of work values and internal work
motivation was explored.
Survey data were collected from 184 managerial
level employees of the XYZ company during an ongoing
training session. The following instruments were employed
to measure the variables: Elizur's (1984) Importance of
Work Values, Hunt and Saul's (1985) Achievement of Work
Values, Hatfield, Robinson and Huseman's (1975) Job
Perception Scale, a modified version of Rotter's (1966)
I-E Locus of Control Scale and the Internal Work
Motivation Scale (Hackman & Oldham, 1980) which is a part
of the Job Diagnostic Survey.
The findings indicated that locus of control was
not a significant factor in determining congruence between
work values or internal work motivation for this sample.
Furthermore, locus of control was also found not to be a
moderator between the importance of work values and
internal work motivation.
All individuals in this study had relatively high
levels of internal work motivation. However, individuals
who had higher congruence of work values did have
significantly higher internal work motivation than those
who had low congruence of work values for a majority of
the 21 values. This was particularly true for the
intrinsic values which included responsibility,
meaningfulness and use of abilities.
In addition, the data were analysed into a
hierarchy of needs to indicate possible organizational
development or human resource development needs for the
XYZ corporation
Interactive computer modules for undergraduate chemical engineering instruction
Interactive computer modules have been developed for four of the core courses in the Chemical Engineering curriculum: Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Fluids/Transport, Separations, and Kinetics. These modules generally consist of a review of the material, followed by an interactive problemâsolving session, which may include a computer simulation of the processes involved. The problem is often presented as part of a scenario, to capture the student's interest, and hints are available to guide the student. This study examines the components of these modules, as well as considerations that educators should take into account when developing interactive computer modules.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/106870/1/6180010103_ftp.pd
Life at GrandFamilies House: The First Six Months
Recent reports cite estimates of more than two million children in the United States who are currently living in kinship care arrangements; 10% or approximately 200,000 of these relationships are children in foster care. Much kinship care is done by midlife and older persons who are finding themselves assuming new responsibilities associated with parenting their grandchildren, typically for a period of two years or more. This is a social phenomenon that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic groups. There are many challenges facing these nontraditional families including healthcare, income security, education, social support, and housing. Public and private partnerships are beginning to take shape to respond to some of these challenges. This report describes the first six months of one initiative that was undertaken in Massachusetts to begin to address the need for supportive housing
P.A.C.E.S. - A Study on Academic Integrity Among Engineering Undergraduates (Preliminary Conclusions)
Student academic dishonesty, commonly referred to as cheating, has become a serious problem at institutions of higher education. This is particularly true of engineering students who, according to previous research, are among the most likely to cheat in college. To investigate this concern, the authors have undertaken a research project on the Perceptions and Attitudes toward Cheating among Engineering Students (P.A.C.E.S.). The premise of this research is that a combination of pressures, rather than malicious motivations, account for most student cheating. The P.A.C.E.S study consists of a seven page, self-reported survey that investigates: (1) student definitions of academic dishonesty; (2) the magnitude of academic dishonesty among engineering undergraduates; (3) the correlations of academic dishonesty with theories of psychological, demographic and situational factors; and (4) student opinions on different approaches used to discourage academic dishonesty. The survey was administered to approximately 350 engineering and pre engineering undergraduates at 5 institutions, ranging from community colleges to a large research university. This paper will discuss some of the current results from the study as well as future goals, which include the refinement and further distribution of the survey instrument and the development of practical pedagogical methods to help students avoid the pressure of cheating and a better understanding of what students and faculty perceive as cheating
Contextualized Treatment in Traumatic Brain Injury Inpatient Rehabilitation: Effects on Outcomes During the First Year after Discharge
Objective
To evaluate the effect of providing a greater percentage of therapy as contextualized treatment on acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation outcomes.
Design
Propensity score methods are applied to the TBI-Practice-Based Evidence (TBI-PBE) database, a database consisting of multi-site, prospective, longitudinal observational data.
Setting
Acute inpatient rehabilitation.
Participants
Patients enrolled in the TBI-PBE study (n=1843), aged 14 years or older, who sustained a severe, moderate, or complicated mild TBI, receiving their first IRF admission in the US, and consented to follow-up 3 and 9 months post discharge from inpatient rehabilitation.
Interventions
Not applicable.
Main Outcome Measures
Participation Assessment with Recombined Tools-Objective- -17, FIMTM Motor and Cognitive scores, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-9.
Results
Increasing the percentage of contextualized treatment during inpatient TBI rehabilitation leads to better outcomes, specifically in regard to community participation.
Conclusions
Increasing the proportion of treatment provided in the context of real-life activities appears to have a beneficial impact on outcome. Although the effect sizes are small, the results are consistent with other studies supporting functional-based interventions effecting better outcomes. Furthermore, any positive findings, regardless of size or strength, are endorsed as important by consumers (survivors of TBI). While the findings do not imply that decontextualized treatment should not be used, when the therapy goal can be addressed with either approach, the findings suggest that better outcomes may result if the contextualized approach is used
Urban Family Planning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Critical Scoping Review
Health agendas for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) should embrace and afford greater priority to urban family planning to help achieve a number of the global Sustainable Development Goals. The urgency of doing so is heightened by emerging evidence of urban fertility stalls and reversals in some sub-Saharan African contexts as well as the significance of natural increase over migration in driving rapid urban growth. Moreover, there is new evidence from evaluations of large programmatic interventions focused on urban family planning that suggest ways to inform future programmes and policies that are adapted to local contexts. We present the key dimensions and challenges of urban growth in LMICs, offer a critical scoping review of recent research findings on urban family planning and fertility dynamics, and highlight priorities for future research
Engineering Students' Perceptions of and Attitudes Towards Cheating
Academic dishonesty has become a serious problem at institutions of higher learning. This is particularly true in engineering where, according to previous research, engineering undergraduates are among the most likely to cheat in college. To investigate this concern, the authors embarked on a research project whose goal was to develop a better understanding of what students and faculty perceive as cheating and to use this knowledge to help instructors and institutions increase the level of academic integrity among students. The primary instrument for this project was a sevenâpage survey that was administered to 643 engineering and preâengineering undergraduates at eleven institutions, ranging from community colleges to large research universities. This manuscript provides an overview of the descriptive data from the PACESâ1 Survey organized around the following questions: what is student cheating and how often does it occur; why do students cheat; and what methods can be used to reduce or stop cheating?Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/94862/1/j.2168-9830.2006.tb00891.x.pd
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