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Investigating The Causes Of Poor Student Performance In Basic Mechanics, Richard A. Dwight, Anna L. Carew
Investigating The Causes Of Poor Student Performance In Basic Mechanics, Richard A. Dwight, Anna L. Carew
Faculty of Engineering - Papers (Archive)
Engineering lecturers report difficulties with student learning of concepts and skills associated with the solution of typical basic mechanics problems. The use of both force and moment equilibrium concepts on free-bodies are basic to all mechanics problems. Despite this it apparently remains a difficult area for a significant number of students, even in later years of their degree. An evidence-based approach has been used to analyse two of the suggested reasons for such difficulties. Both quantitative and qualitative methods have been utilised to establish the role of a student's academic history, and the role of gaps in the student's problem …
Network Measures And Simulation For Knowledge Intensive Work Performance, Kon Shing Kenneth Chung, Liaquat Hossain, Joseph Davis
Network Measures And Simulation For Knowledge Intensive Work Performance, Kon Shing Kenneth Chung, Liaquat Hossain, Joseph Davis
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
We describe the process of designing a reliable and valid instrument for collecting network and attribute data. Here, we explore the relationship between social networks structure, information and communication technologies (ICT) use and attitude towards performance in knowledge intensive work. We first develop a model for exploring the inherent relationship between the three concepts based on existing literature. We then develop appropriate item sets for measuring different independent (network structure, ICT use) and dependent variables (performance). We use the reliable item sets along with justifications to construct different phases of our instrument. In doing so, we introduce a simulation approach …