DocumentCode :
3204502
Title :
Results of the cooperative learning program at Telemark University College, Norway
Author :
Clausen, Trond ; Hagen, Svein Thore
Author_Institution :
Telemark Univ. Coll., Norway
fYear :
2011
fDate :
12-15 Oct. 2011
Abstract :
In 1982, the forerunner of the engineering school of Telemark University College adapted a version of project based learning program of the Aalborg University as their sole pedagogical method, the Telemark Model. Based on 20 years of positive experience with the Telemark Model, a pioneering project was launched in 2002 on recruitment with graduates from classes at vocational schools. In 2004, a program for student enterprise was added with astounding results. In 2008, the engineering school of Telemark University College was awarded the First Prize for Quality in Education by the Ministry for Education and Research for the development and quality assurance of this project. In addition, their student enterprises have been awarded 30 prizes, including 5 prizes in the European championship contests. After a brief historical presentation, the paper will describe, discuss, and relate the results of the Telemark Model. These results include better recruitment, student retention, improved college finances, and most important - a good academic standard of graduates nationally as well as internationally. Finally, it will be discussed if the sum of these experiences can pave the way from interdisciplinary into transdisciplinary thinking and methods.
Keywords :
engineering education; history; recruitment; vocational training; Telemark University College; academic standard; college finance; cooperative learning program; engineering school; historical presentation; project based learning program; student enterprise; student recruitment; student retention; vocational school; Cities and towns; Conferences; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Industries; Training; Cooperative learning; Equivalence; Leadership training; Project-based learning; Undergraduate level;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2011
Conference_Location :
Rapid City, SD
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-468-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2011.6142949
Filename :
6142949
Link To Document :
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