Students’ perceptions of an interdisciplinary global study tour: uncovering inexplicit employability skills

ABSTRACT

For higher education graduates to be effective in the workplace, they require strong technical skills and the capability to operate across diverse knowledge landscapes to solve real world problems. At an Australian university, an interdisciplinary, short-term study tour programme was utilised to enhance students’ inexplicit employability skills with a focus on managing complexity while developing agility and creativity. To investigate the effectiveness of such a programme, we examined students’ perceptions of an interdisciplinary teamwork assessment task that was undertaken in an international context via a study tour model. We achieved this by, first, introducing a purposely designed interdisciplinary teamwork assessment task, which focused on students presenting innovative ideas to peers and industry members. Second, we elicited student responses via a case study approach that incorporated mixed methods, utilising several data collection instruments prior to, during, and after students participated in a study tour. The findings suggest that integrating a purposely designed interdisciplinary teamwork assessment task, via a short-term study tour model, uncovered certain inexplicit employability skills, namely managing complexity, developing agility and creativity. We make specific recommendations to support this insight, contributing to the mobility teaching and learning research field.     

Comparison of Haptic and Biometric Properties,Bacterial Load,and Student Perception of Fixative Solutions: Formaldehyde Versus Chilean Conservative Fixative Solution with and without Formaldehyde in Pig Kidneys

One of the most widely used solutions to fix and preserve organic tissues is formaldehyde, despite reservations regarding its toxicity and the fact that formaldehyde-embalmed bodies lose their original characteristics. Anatomy laboratories have been replacing formaldehyde with solutions that retain the characteristics of fresh tissue. For this purpose, alternative solutions with a very low concentration of formaldehyde or without any formaldehyde have been analyzed. The objective of this study was to compare biometry, coloration, haptic properties, and bacterial load on animal specimens (pig kidneys) embalmed with formaldehyde, and with Chilean Conservative Fixative Solution with and without formaldehyde (formaldehyde chCFS and formaldehyde-free chCFS). Also, the perception of health and biological science students toward specimens treated with different solutions was assessed. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in specimens’ retraction, or bacterial load. Students showed a preference for organs embalmed in formaldehyde chCFS and formaldehyde-free chCFS; indicating that with these treatments they could better visualize structures and that the prosections had greater flexibility and the colors were more similar to those of fresh tissue. Additionally, students recommended the material embalmed in formaldehyde chCFS and formaldehyde-free chCFS for anatomy learning. In contrast, students indicated that formaldehyde-fixation negatively affected their practical experience. In conclusion, embalming with formaldehyde chCFS or formaldehyde-free chCFS provides an advantageous practical experience over the use of formaldehyde and may be an alternative to replace the use of formaldehyde in anatomy laboratories.     

Teachers’ epistemic cognition in situ: Evidence from classroom assessment

Assessment tasks require the coordination of multiple knowledge-related goals for various audiences, and therefore provide an authentic context to observe teachers’ epistemic cognition in practice. In this instrumental case study, we investigated seven, fifth grade English Language Arts teachers’ epistemic cognition as they evaluated students’ classroom assessments. Our analyses revealed that the components of epistemic cognition identified in the literature emerged in these teachers’ assessment processes. Moreover, we found evidence that teachers’ epistemic cognition was iterative and nuanced, and required shifts in aims and reliable processes. This resulted in teachers forming new kinds of “epistemic matters” and questions beyond those ideas noted in existing models of epistemic cognition. Significance and implications are discussed.     

Examining the Library as a Site for Intervention: A Mixed-Methods Case Study Evaluation of the “Innovative Solutions to Homelessness” Project

Abstract

This study examined a project that delivered social work services to homeless individuals. A mixed-methods case study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative data from 93 library employees and the project’s Homelessness Prevention Outreach Worker (HPOW). There was an increase in the number of clients accessing community supports during the project, and the HPOW was integral to the provision of support and resources to homeless individuals. Staff training was associated with significantly greater knowledge, comfort, and skills in working with homeless individuals. These findings can inform the delivery and implementation of similar programs for homeless individuals.     

提高静电收集法测氡仪灵敏度方法的理论探讨

静电收集法连续测氡仪大多采用半导体探测器作为探测元件,其探测灵敏度是低于闪烁室法及电离室法的,但是其具有能谱测量的独特优势。由于可以通过谱分析排除220 Rn的干扰,基于静电收集法的连续测氡仪得到了广泛的应用。本文对影响静电收集法连续测氡仪探测灵敏度的因素进行了分析,发现提高测量腔体和半导体探测器之间的电压;降低测量腔内的空气的湿度;增大测量腔的体积这三种手段是可以提高静电收集法测氡仪的灵敏度的。并且对这三种方法的机理,效果及适用条件等进行了分析,得到一些有益的结论:当测量腔体和半导体探测器之间的电压高于某一阈值后,继续提高电压,测氡仪的灵敏度不再提高;使用干燥管可以有效的提高探测效率,但是不适合无人值守的环境长期监测;通过增大测量腔的体积来提高探测灵敏度时,灵敏度的提高幅度远小于体积增大的幅度。     

和平文化促进湘台交流的设计与实现——兼论芷江海峡两岸交流基地建设

湖南和平文化可以作为两岸湘台促进往来、加深沟通的新载体和新渠道。在两岸和平发展的大背景下,双方可以从旅游这一简单易行的形式开始,通过主题定位和线路规划,集中展现湖南和平文化资源的内涵和价值;在加强文化产业建设的基础上,围绕经贸往来、政策试点试验、政治对话打造平台、拓展空间,和平文化有可能在湘台合作及国家统一大业进程中发挥积极作用。     

对培养"小教大专生"科学素质的认识

本针对小教大专生社会科学素质和自然科学素质出现严重的不均衡性,根据我国教育“三个面向”、可持续发展和科教兴国战略,提出全面培养小教大专生的科学素质,并根据作多年的教育教学实践提出全面培养小教大专生科学素质的途径和方法。     

曲轴位置传感器的工作原理及检修

本文系统介绍了曲轴位置传感器的工作原理及种类,在此基础上介绍了曲轴位置传感器的检测方法.     

浅谈英语动词屈折式形态变化及汉译技巧

英语动词具有屈折式形态变化的特征。对这一形态变化在英语语法当中的四种具体体现:时态、语态、语气、分词和动名词在汉译时的具体处理上作比较深入的探讨,旨在翻译过程中引起译者的注意,从而译出准确无误的译文。     

民族唱法女声的嗓音色彩调节

从民族声乐艺术传统与现代的碰撞与交融的视角，以歌唱发声的科学原理为依据，结合自身的声乐学习与歌唱实践，探讨了唱法女声在音色调节方面的借鉴与发展问题。