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Reimagining higher education: The impact of learner outcome metrics in Ireland and beyond

Future in Educational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract A college is an institution that exists to provide instruction. Subtly but profoundly, we are shifting to a new paradigm: a college is an institution that exists to produce learning (Barr & Tagg, 1995, p. 13). This paper traces the evolution of learner outcomes, from their progeny as a diagnostic tool in accurately measuring learning gains and
Gerry Dunne
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating Sustainability in Controlling and Accounting Practices: A Critical Review and Implications for Competences in German Vocational Business Education [PDF]

arXiv
Sustainability in accounting and controlling has traditionally been understood in terms of securing the long-term existence of companies. However, with the introduction of integrated non-financial reporting, sustainability, as per the triple bottom line model, is increasingly being discussed as a component of accounting and controlling.
arxiv  

Seeking Effective Policies and Practices for Students with Special Needs [PDF]

, 2009
Data from the 2008 administration of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination reveal an alarming 84% of districts did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress for the "special education subgroup" in both subject areas.

core  

Transforming minds, attitudes and practice cultures in special needs services provision and education of children with intellectual disability in Ghana: A pragmatic epistemic study

Future in Educational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Although inclusive education has progressed in line with international policy and practice, special education schools (hereafter, special schools) continue to offer dedicated services to enhance the cognitive, social and health outcomes of learners with disability, particularly those with intellectual disability (ID).
Francis R. Ackah‐Jnr, John K. Appiah
wiley   +1 more source

A Survey of Models for Cognitive Diagnosis: New Developments and Future Directions [PDF]

arXiv
Cognitive diagnosis has been developed for decades as an effective measurement tool to evaluate human cognitive status such as ability level and knowledge mastery. It has been applied to a wide range of fields including education, sport, psychological diagnosis, etc.
arxiv  

Do industry training reforms meet the needs of a medium sized electrical manufacturer? A case study [PDF]

, 1998
The Industry Training Act 1992 introduced significant changes to vocational education and training in New Zealand. Based on a case study of a Waikato firm, this paper investigates whether the changes resulting from the Industry Training Act 1992 have ...
Piercy, Gemma Louise
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Ce‐LLMs: Status and trends of education‐specific large language models developed in China

Future in Educational Research, EarlyView.
Abstract The prevalence of AI hallucination in general‐purpose large language models (LLMs) poses significant pedagogical challenges, particularly in terms of content credibility and reliability. In response, China has launched the development of education‐specific LLMs as a national strategic initiative. However, current reports on Chinese educational
Tao Xie, Yingli Zhou, Jiazhen Yu
wiley   +1 more source

Cracking the Code: Multi-domain LLM Evaluation on Real-World Professional Exams in Indonesia [PDF]

arXiv
While knowledge evaluation in large language models has predominantly focused on academic subjects like math and physics, these assessments often fail to capture the practical demands of real-world professions. In this paper, we introduce IndoCareer, a dataset comprising 8,834 multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate performance in vocational and
arxiv  

Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines

Global Challenges, EarlyView.
Open porous geopolymer‐based cordierite materials are produced due to the porous structure, temperature resistance, easy and low cost applications of geopolymer. For the composition of cordierite, waste boron clay, metakaolin, fly ash and magnesium carbonate are used, while keeping the geopolymerization temperature constant, sodium silicate, sodium ...
Yavuz Ergun, Hakan Caliskan, Halil Ibrahim Karali   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smart Solutions for Sustainable Access and Technological Equity: The Effect of Energy Transition, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Economy on Energy Poverty

Geological Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The integration of energy transition, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy represents a significant shift in the global effort to combat energy poverty and offers innovative tools and approaches to increase energy access, efficiency, and affordability for underserved populations. This study examines the impact of energy transition,
Abdulmuttalip Pilatin, Magdalena Radulescu, Hind Alofaysan, Abdulkadir Barut, Rena Huseynova   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source