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Toward Developing An Academic Discipline, Tim Brady, Alan J. Stolzer
Toward Developing An Academic Discipline, Tim Brady, Alan J. Stolzer
Alan J. Stolzer
It is not often in the life of an academic or of an academic institution that circumstances coalesce to bring about a new academic discipline. But it happened recently, thus a review of the circumstances may be of interest and potentially instructive. Disciplines are typically characterized as a field of study at institutions of higher learning; they have a definable body of knowledge, scholars who contribute to that body of knowledge, teachers who teach in the field, a community of people who identify with the field, a refereed journal, are often associated with a professional practice and, in many cases, …
The Rationale For Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’S Ph.D. In Aviation: A Brief Explication, Alan J. Stolzer
The Rationale For Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’S Ph.D. In Aviation: A Brief Explication, Alan J. Stolzer
Alan J. Stolzer
The earliest versions of a doctoral degree originated in Europe during the Middle Ages as a license for a master to impart wisdom to students at the universities of that time. The meaning of the doctorate and the requirements to obtain one have evolved over time and differ considerably in different parts of the world. Today there are many different types of doctoral degrees, including research doctorates, higher doctorates (found in some countries such as the U.K. and Ireland), professional doctorates (Medical Doctor, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Public Administration , and many others), …
A Comparison Of The Learning Styles Of Aviation And Non-Aviation College Students, Tim Brady, Alan Stolzer, Bradley Muller, Debbie Schaum
A Comparison Of The Learning Styles Of Aviation And Non-Aviation College Students, Tim Brady, Alan Stolzer, Bradley Muller, Debbie Schaum
Alan J. Stolzer
In contrast to established educational fields such as mathematics, the discipline of aviation education is relatively young. Despite strong signs that our discipline is maturing (Brady 1991), it is not clear as to the extent to which a larger body of instructional theory can be applied specifically to aviation instruction (Telfer 1993, p. 210) or the broader field of aviation education. A starting point in unraveling this complex question is to better understand the characteristics of aviation students. In recent years a limited number of researchers have begun to address this and related questions (Moore and Telfer 1990; Quilty 1996; …