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Cooperative learning at Telemark State University : the student's verdict

Sun, 29 Oct 1995 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Cooperative learning at Telemark State University : the student's verdict

Authors: Clausen, Trond

Abstract: The Engineering College of Høgskolen i Telemark has practiced cooperative learning since 1982. As seen from the college, this way of administering the students' work appears powerful. After briefly having described the "Telemark Model", the paper concludes by reporting positive academic feedback from the U.S.A. in addition to present the students' opinion about this way of conducting cooperative learning. It has been found that students at large find project work in groups timeconsuming but rewarding. Their positive attitude towards cooperative learnng becomes more clearly pronounced as they advance from freshmen to seniors and Graduates. The latters, who are seing the whole proeess retrospectively, are reported to find the process of a 3-year's cooperative learning program useful to their daily work.

Recruiting engineering students from vocational school

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Recruiting engineering students from vocational school

Authors: Clausen, Trond; Hagen, Svein Thore; Hasleberg, Harald; Aarnes, Jens Harald

Abstract: By the consent of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, Telemark University College (TUe), Porsgrunn, Norway, this fall semester started a pilot class in electrical engineering recruiting solely from vocational schools. Important changes in technology and society, including the educational system, began and nourished the work. The preparation process formally commenced in August 1995 and has included educational, psychological, tactical and organisational means to attain the goal. Results from tests given to 36 entering freshmen of this class are presented and discussed in the paper. Project organisation and test results indicate that today's vocational schools may represent a future sector for the recruitment of new students into the engineering profession.

Recruiting engineering students from vocational school

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:58:59 GMT

Industry/college cooperation on undergraduate project work as a college revenue source

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Industry/college cooperation on undergraduate project work as a college revenue source

Authors: Clausen, Trond; Holta, Randi Toreskås

Abstract: Since 1994, the Norwegian Ministry for Education and Research has required government supported universities and colleges to find additional sources of income. For Telemark University College (TUC) in Porsgrunn, senior year students' project works, which count for 1/6 of the student workload for that year, could represent such an opportunity. In this paper, the authors tabulate and examine some of the causes and effects of six off-campus senior year projects, with three of them having produced college revenues while the other three did not. The causes include the teacher' s role, students' competences and the human factor. The effects listed cover the technical outcomes, the college/partner relationship and college income. The study reveals that all projects tended to confirm former industry leader signals regarding a willingness to support the College economically if project work results were found to be useful for the company.