Article 2010

Exploring an industry-based basic technological competence indicator system of electrical technology for students at a technological institute

World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education
Journal · Vol. 8 · Issue 4 · pp. 542-551
Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to establish an industry-based basic technological competence indicator system of electrical technology for students at a technological institute. To establish these standards, 12 people were interviewed, whose detailed comments were collected to establish the content for basic competence indicators in electrical technology industries. Then, numerous small business enterprise (SME) CEOs, directors and practical engineering technologists were invited - a total of 20 people from electrical-related industries rated the importance by using mode, mean, standard deviation, Kolmogorov-Smirnov one sample test, Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variances by ranks and sign test. After two rounds of Delphi technique surveys, a competence indicator system was established. Three levels (dimensions, standards and indicators) and three dimensions (knowledge, skill and attitude) were identified. It is hoped that the proposed basic competence indicator system would serve as the basis for curriculum planning, development, accreditation and evaluation for electrical technology of a technological institute in Taiwan. © 2010 WIETE.

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industry Delphi Technique Accreditation technology Standard deviation Three dimensions Electrical technology Indicator system Kolmogorov-Smirnov Practical engineering Technological competence
Author Affiliations
National Chi Nan University, Puli, Nantou, Taiwan
Funding & Acknowledgements
Grant: 97-2511-S-260-001-MY3
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  • EID 2-s2.0-84867172091
  • Language English