Second International Conference on Higher Education Advances

Information and communication technologies together with new teaching paradigms are reshaping the learning environment. The International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd) aims to become a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, experiences, opinions and research results relating to the preparation of students and the organization of educational systems.

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Inclusive University Classrooms the importance of faculty training
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Morgado, Beatriz; Melero, Noelia; Molina, Víctor; Cortés-Vega, María Dolores
[EN] The presence of students with disabilities in the universities is increasing. Faculty need to be trained in order to attend these students and with the objective to offer and inclusice education. The aim of this communication is to identify, describe and explain the barriers and aids that students with disabilities experience in university classroom. Forty four students with disabilitis participated in the research. A biographical narrative methodology was used. The university-life histories of the students were complied by making use of in-depth interviews, lifelines and photographs. Results indicate the important of faculty training in matters concerning disabilities and new technologies, informing to the faculty of the presence of students with disabilities in their classroom, the existence of a specific service to support the faculty and the important of iimproving a positive attitude toward the disability. These results are dicussed in line with other studies. Recommendations are maded according to inclusive education and offering keys to universities to provide training plans leading to inclusive education and learning.
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Business internships and new technologies: a scenario for growth and innovation
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Sanahuja Velez, Gisela; Ribes-Giner, Gabriela; Moya Clemente, Ismael; Departamento de Organización de Empresas; Facultad de Administración y Dirección de Empresas; Departamento de Economía y Ciencias Sociales; Centro de Investigación de Ingeniería Económica
[EN] Literature on traineeships recognizes beneficial effects on its main agents: students, employers, and higher education institutions. Furthermore, some authors have identified added effects when applying new technologies to the business internship experience, specially referred to improved computer skills and learning outcomes. The Faculty of Business Administration and Management of the Universitat Politècnica de València has had a remarkable increase of internships over the past years. As computer skills are being more demanded by employers in a globalized and technological world, it is expected that virtual placements and ICTs in the internship practice will be a trend in universities in the up-coming years. The management of internships of the two new Double Degrees in the Faculty of Business: Business Administration and Management + Computer Science Engineering, and Business Administration and Management + Telecommunications Engineering, could provide the perfect scenario to put into practice and to explore the possibilities of new technologies applied to internships. The recent change in the Spanish law and in the regulations of universities, such as the Universitat Politècnica de València, allows business internships to take place abroad. This could also provide an opportunity for innovation and growth, if combining internationalization with virtualization of internships.
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Peer review and critical thinking in nursing students
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Rainho, Conceiçao; Monteiro, Maria Joao; Mártires, Alice; Castelo-Branco, Zita; Payan-Carreira, Rita
[EN] Different models are available to help engage and motivate students as well as to model professional thinking and action (Irby, 1994). Their effect increases when regularly used, particularly when supplemented with feedback. Among them, the Paul-Elder´s Elements of Thought, or the Ennis´s FRISCO guidelines may be used for develop clinical skills. The objective of this study is analyse the effect of educational intervention on critical thinking, in nursing students of the 2nd year, based on the peer review, using the Cornell test (Level X) before and after intervention. Of the 74 students who participated in the study, 75.7% were female with an average age of 20.8 years. The average scores of critical thinking before intervention was 21.3 and after was 28.5, the average was statistically significant different between the two time points (p <0.01).
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Strategies for Scientists in Higher Education
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Roche, Joseph
[EN] Scientists have had a role in higher education since the very first institutes of higher education. While this role has evolved considerably in the last century, the period that has seen the most significant changes has been the last four decades. The rapid expansion of the higher education sector and the massification of education through the commitment of the state to free education has seen the role of scientists in higher education in Ireland swell to incorporate new responsibilities and expectations. In this paper a brief history of the role of scientists in higher education and the recent changes to that role are presented. Although these changes are focused on the role of Irish scientists, similar changes can be identified across Europe. A new strategy for supporting scientists in higher education is proposed — a research-informed masters programme in science education that provides the necessary skills and experience for early career scientists in higher education to cope with the demands of their positions
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Organization of the Ph-doctoral studies on the chemical specialties
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Sagdat, Tazhibayeva; Grigoryi, Mun; Galiya, Irmukhametova; Yerdos, Ongarbayev; Zhannur, Myltykbaeva; Altynai, Musabekova
[EN] Problem of globalization of the educational process and integration into the international educational space is one of the most urgent problems for the Kazakh universities. In this regard, generalization of experience in training of PhD students is of particular interest, since training of PhD students is different in different countries. The example of the organization of educational process and scientific research in the PhD studies of chemical specialties at Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology Al-Farabi Kazakh National University shows the peculiarities of the organization and defense of dissertations in Kazakhstan universities. It is shown that the training of specialists - doctoral students at Kazakhstan universities is carried out on the basis of theoretical and practical tests. At the same time currently the state of theoretical training and practical research is 1:1,5 however there is a tendency of decrease of the theoretical training. Conditions for preparation and defense of PhD-dissertations are described. The main requirements for the defense are marked: fulfillment of theoretical training and practical research in amount of 75 credits, the publication of results in journals with non-zero impact factor and approbation of the results in international scientific conferences.
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Audiovisual Tool for understanding Audio concepts for being used in bachelor’s degree programmes
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Antoñanzas Manuel, Christian; Gutiérrez-Parera, Pablo; Simarro, M. Angeles; Belloch, Jose A.; Instituto Universitario de Telecomunicación y Aplicaciones Multimedia; Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad; Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte
[EN] In the Audio Signal Processing field, there exists difficulties in order to explain different concepts such as, compression, masking, quantization, sampling, among others. Further, most of these concepts require the use of audio laboratories and multiple practical session that must carry out students. Another issue is that there are students that are not able to internalize these concepts straightforwardly and require more practical sessions. In order to address these problems, we have developed an audiovisual tool, designed with Matlab, that can be used for professors and students. This tool allows to analyze, test and apply the audio concepts to real audio signals. The developed tool has been successfully experienced by professors of the audio signal processing field that recommend its use in upcoming academic courses.
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Evaluation on ESQ 165 Training as Spiritual-Engineering-Based Motivation Training in an Attempt to Build the Character of the Members of the Subregional Police of Ciamis
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Irawati, Ira; Runiawati, Nunung
[EN] The reform of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) requires the change in the behaviour of its members to be more professional in their service to the public. ESQ 165 Training is chosen as one of the programs in an attempt of character building of the members of the Subregional Police (Polres) of Ciamis. ESQ 165 Training is character-building training categorized as a type of motivation training which uses comprehensive and sustainable spiritual engineering. This research aims to evaluate ESQ 165 Training in an attempt to build the character of the members of the Subregional Police of Ciamis. The theory utilized in this research is Kirkpatrick’s Framework which consists of four studied levels, namely reaction level, learning level, behavioural level, and result level. This research uses a quantitative descriptive research method. Data-gathering technique uses questionnaires distributed among 223 members of the Subregional Police of Ciamis who have participated in ESQ 165 Training, observation and interviews. The result of the research shows that 88% of respondents likes the training (reaction level), 93% of respondents understand the material of training (learning level), respondents shows changes in motivation, attitude and behaviour (behaviour level), and the public appreciate the performance of the Subregional Police of Ciamis which has undergone significant changes (result level). Therefore, ESQ 165 Training can be recommended as one of training methods utilized in character building
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Towards Consistency: Digital Learning Thresholds
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Ashraf, William; Barry, Wayne; McFarlane, Sam
[EN] We report on the development of CCCU Digital Learning Thresholds (DLT). The principle aim of DLT is that all CCCU students have access to digital learning, and that all staff and students will have clear expectations about how, why and when to use digital learning. In addition DLT also align with and supports the VLE consistency agenda. Furthermore, we have developed an innovative evaluation framework to assess the success of our DLT as well proposing their integrating into a blended learned model which emcompasses a quality assurance and enhancement pathway.
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TED-Ed web-based blended learning to support teaching: An action research project
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Russell, Douglas
[EN] The use of video material to support the pedagogical shift to blended learning has begun being utilised in traditional campus based universities. This student centred approach has supported higher education practitioners in adapting their practice to better meet the diverse student populations entering university. An action research project utilizing TED-Ed to introduce out of class, student centred learning was conducted by a Dubai based lecturer. A class of 65 students enrolled in a second year Psychology module completed between one to three online activities and answered a qualitative survey sharing their opinions towards completing the tasks. The results showed that blended learning could be effectively used as a teaching tool to support practice in a ‘traditional’ university with a focus on the lecture/seminar approach. Lecturers seeking to extend their students’ learning into out of class environments should consider the use of TED-Ed as a suitable tool for not only achieving this but also supporting the needs of 21st century tertiary students.
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ABET Accreditation: An Engineering Experience from Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Hassan, Hossam; Al-Jabri, Khalifa
[EN] The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits college and university programs in engineering under the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). The process follows Engineering Criteria (EC) 2000, which focuses on outcomes (what is learned) rather than what is taught. This paper presents an overview of the processes developed by the civil engineering (CE) program at Sultan Qaboos University to satisfy ABET Criteria 2, 3, and 4. The program had a successful accreditation visit in November 2013. Program educational objectives (PEOs) were developed. A review and revision process for PEOs was also developed. ABET student outcomes (SOs) were adopted by the CE program. SOs were broken into outcome elements. Key performance indicators were developed for each outcome element, according to the six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy for cognitive domain. The process used direct indicators from student work as well indirect survey instruments. The program has developed a detailed and systematic approach for assessment of SOs with feedback and follow-up on implementation of actions for continuous improvement. Planning for the next accreditation cycle of SO assessment proved valuable, as the new accreditation committee started executing an already laid out work plan.
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English-Medium Instruction in the Education Faculty of Málaga University: Students’ profiles
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Barrios, Elvira; López-Gutiérrez, Aurora
[EN] This paper seeks to attain a better knowledge of the students that have joined the first partially-taught-in-English degree course in one of the six groups of the Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education in the University of Málaga. The aim is to comprehend their different profiles so that professors can cater for their needs. To achieve this objective, as part of an innovation project led by a multidisciplinary team, different questionnaires were designed, the first of them to get information about their personal data and English training. It was taken by first year students, for two consecutive years (2014, 2015). The results of this questionnaire revealed that, as no specific requirements were asked, and only English level indications were given, we have to work with an heterogeneous group of people, which results in a multi-level proficiency, very demanding group, to deal with. However, comparing the results from one year to the next, we noticed that there has been an improvement in almost every parameter we were interested in assessing, and the participants of the developing innovation project are committed to evaluate their needs and provide the necessary support that teachers and students deserve.
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A different approach fot training student teachers using Communication and Information Technology (ICT)
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Abad, Alida; Rassetto, Maria
[EN] The aim of this research is to contribute to find new ways of teaching using the opportunities that Communication and information technology(ICT) give today. This contribution proposes a teaching strategy that allows students to think in a creative way and integrate technology in elementary school. This strategy consist in making the teacher student think themselves as inventors, detecting a need in society, designing and developing an invention that has not been yet patented. Creating marketing strategies for selling the product and presenting all this work in class for peers and teachers to evaluate. It was applied to student teachers during the period 2012- 2015 in a three month Seminary about the use of Technology at School. Surveys show that they are highly motivated with the methodology used at the Seminary and satisfied with the process. Most of them think that it is very useful when planning classroom work for children in elementary school. Presentations done for the seminary showed that the teacher students develop significant learning and many skills using information and communication technology (ICT) for learning purposes.
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Video-based focus group for chemistry knowledge construction by secondary preservice teachers
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Rodríguez-Arteche, Iñigo; Martínez-Aznar, M. Mercedes
[EN] The present work analyzes the relavance of using video for promoting reflection about chemical contents and their learning, in the context of the Spanish Master’s in Secondary Education. The used video clips were edited from the recordings of two cooperative groups of Master’s students who were solving an open-ended problem about chemistry. This problem was stated as follows: «What might happen when two substances are placed into contact with each other?» These clips contained some alternative conceptions in chemistry, together with some theoretical and practical difficulties arisen in the solving process. Later, the video was shown in the framework of a focus group, where a free debate between the participants was stimulated. The transcriptions of this session gave rise to a group of categories of analysis related to different stages of problem resolution, and emotional aspects as well. These results make us conclude that using video is an appropriate way of promoting learning about physical and chemical changes through cognitive conflict. Moreover, the necessity of considering emotional, individual and group aspects in conceptual change is supported.
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Collaborative learning: implementation of JigSaw technique in Google
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Orcos, Lara; Arias, Rosario; Aris, Nuria; Magreñán, Ángel Alberto
[EN] The main purpose of this research is checking the effectiveness of some online collaborative learning techniques through the development and implementation of a Google-based environment which will let us develop the collaborative technique known as Jigsaw. The research has been carried out on maths students of a school in the Principality of Asturias.28 students from different school years and classes took part in the research and several teachers at the school also participated in it. We have used a quasiexperimental design with pre-test and post-test measures as well as an equivalent control group. We have also carried out a detailed study of the requirements needed to extract information about the problems of the implementation of online collaborative activities in the classroom and about the creation of such activities focused on the use of classroom blogs and interactive animations. The results of the analysis show that a methodology such as this exerts a positive influence not only on the students’ motivation but also on their academic achievements’ the aims of the work, the main results obtained, and the conclusions drawn.
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A Descriptive Analysis of Doctoral Studies in Spain: Recent Changes
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Jiménez Ramírez, Magdalena
[EN] The adaptation of Doctoral studies to the European Higher Education Area has involved a complex regulatory change in Spain, with the aim of harmonizing this stage of training with European guidelines. Royal Decree 99/2011 established a new organizational structure for the Doctorate and sets out the guidelines, conditions and procedures that are to regulate the new Doctoral studies. In this paper we describe some of the most significant changes, including, among others, the novelty of the creation of Doctoral Schools, and we likewise present a succinct descriptive overview of some data resulting from the implementation of the regulations on the configuration and putting into practice of the new Doctoral studies. We conclude that these transformations are complex at the levels of management, organization and operation, although they have involved a move towards training that qualifies candidates in research competencies within a setting of internationalization and European mobility.
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Teaching Abstraction
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Böttcher, Axel; Schlierkamp, Kathrin; Thurner, Veronika; Zehetmeier, Daniela
[EN] Many technical disciplines require abstraction skills, such as the ability to deduce general rules and principles from sets of examples. These skills are the basis for creating solutions that address a whole class of similar problems, rather than merely focusing a single specific instance. Experience shows that many freshmen students are ill equipped with these skills. Therefore, we developed an intervention that systematically teaches abstraction skills to students, and applied our approach to a cohort of freshmen students in computer science.
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Consolidation of a professional approach experience on motivating Computer Engineering students to the application of legal issues
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Lozano, Mayte; Trillo-Lado, Raquel
[EN] In previous courses, professors of the degree of Computer Science and Software Engineering of the University of Zaragoza realised that students did not like studying materias related to Legislation and Information Systems. However, these topics are key when Computers Science and Software Engineers have to analyse, design, implement, and mantain Information Systems in different environments such as an enterprise, a public entity, etc. because the rights of the users/clients of these systems must be guaranteed. So, a more appeling way to teach those topics to motivate the students to take them into account was designed. This paper describes the methodology and the main activities designed in the 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 courses in order to get the attention of the students on topics related to the current Spanish legislation and Information Systems. Moreover, some indicators about the performance of the students and their opinions about this new methodology are also described and analysed.
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Knowledge generation and utilization in wiki supported teamwork – An experiment
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Kasa, Richard; Heidrich, Balazs
[EN] With the rapid advance of communication technologies and the free-flow of information, the concept of collaboration extends beyond physical locations and time zones in the form of virtual teams that are globally connected. This study considers how modern Web 2.0 based collaborative technologies (wikis) relate knowledge creation and utilization in student groups and aims to find out if these collaborative technologies are better suited to tasks requiring extensive asynchronous collaboration in an educational setting. To perform controlled experiments a sample of student teams that have worked in technologically and demographically diverse groups was selected, from which we had 49 experimental and 48 control teams with 193 and 192 participants respectively. We found that wiki technologies do not suit all kinds of tasks and do not always increase knowledge creation, knowledge maintenance, problem solving and thus knowledge utilization in team collaboration.
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D-Move: A sociotechnical environment to provide experience- based learning to digital natives
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Petrovic, Otto; Lembeck, Martin
[EN] Digital natives grew up in the world of digital media and live in it. They have different learning styles, call for other teaching methods, and are using different means of communication in their learning processes. In this paper the D-Move learning environment is presented and evaluated. It is a methodology as an extension of the Delphi method together with a software system to implement this methodology. It offers digital natives an experienced-based learning environment and is perceived by the learners as superior to traditional learning based on case studies with regard to activation, satisfaction with the learning process, and satisfaction with the learning environment. At the same time D-Move is used as a research environment to better understand disruptive innovations in the world of digital. The underlying assumption is that a better understanding of already existing differences between digital natives and their parent generation will bring insights into future large scale transformation processes. The main two components of D-Move are a module to support Delphi studies with online and offline components as well as a module to capture, annotate and structure real world experiences to support the Delphi contributions.
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How academic reforms change the organizational design of universities
(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2016-10-27) Hagerer, Ilse
[EN] The academic landscape is changing in the course of New Public Management (NPM). More duties are assigned to universities and as a result transferred to their faculties. Management knowledge is needed for solving the problem of higher requirements for deans in terms of distribution of resources, responsibility for personal and finances. Until now, deans do not necessarily have this knowledge. One crucial approach for this problem is professionalization, which can take shape in various forms, e. g. in establishing positions for a new occupational group of academia professionals. To reach the organization’s objective in an effective and efficient way, there is no best solution corresponding to the contingency approach, it rather depends on the framework requirements. The results of an empiric inquiry of framework requirements and deanery attributes on four German universities show that the infrastructures of the faculties as decentral units depend less on the size of the faculty, but very strong on university’s organizational setting. This becomes apparent by the fact that at an elite university with strong research activities and with the profile of an entrepreneurial university, but with small framework requirements in the faculties has established many positions of academia professionals. Smaller universities, but also big multi-discipline universities with scientific excellence don’t reach as many academia professionals in spite of having big framework requirements.

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