World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education



Volume 1, Number 1

Editorial  Board

Contents

Z.J. Pudlowski Editorial 5
D.E. Jansen Intercultural communication in engineering: a research programme to investigate the cultural influences in the negotiation of engineering projects 7
G.I. Swan, D. Veal & S.P. Maj Measurement and observation inside a PC 13
A. Olszewski & Z.J. Pudlowski Urban Design and Education Programme: its significance and achievements as they relate to local and international frameworks 17

M.J. Riemer

Investigation into the development of English and communication skills for the modern engineer: a research scheme 23
F.K. Fink Problem-Based Learning in engineering education: a catalyst for regional industrial development 29

S. Grünwald & Z.J. Pudlowski

Double degree programmes in engineering with business, commerce, economics and related fields offered by Australian universities 33

Z. Mbanguta

Towards a new engineering education policy for South African Further Education and Training (FET) colleges: easy articulation to universities and technikons and recognition by the Engineering Professional Council of South Africa 39
M.S. Zywno Attitudes of engineering faculty towards technology-assisted instruction - a polemic 47

D.Q. Nguyen

Searching for a global model for environmental engineering education 51

B.C. Pochopien, J. Barglik & R. Sosnowski

An American-Polish postgraduate studies training programme for top managers 57

R.K. Duggins

Financial support for technology education 61

A.C.C. Tan, G.D. Paterson, J. Mathew & M. Dunbabin

Visualisation of vibration mode shapes to assist students in the learning of mechanical vibrations 65

A.S. Patil & Z.J. Pudlowski

The design and development of interactive Web pages using the HTML editor for computer-based comprehensive self-study procedures in basic electrical engineering 69

B.K. Temple & C.U. Chisholm

The role of entrepreneurship in the engineering curriculum 75

J.C. Burguillo, M.J. Fernández, F. Buendía & J.V. Benlloch

Experiences with Internet-based distance education 81
R. Devon & J. Liu Global change and the management of engineering education 85

K-C. Chu & P. Lai

How can engineering students' problem solving skills be improved? 91
E. Kukla, N.T. Nguyen & J. Sobecki The consensus-based tutoring strategy selection in CAL systems 95

U. Vandebona & M.M. Attard

A Problem-Based Learning approach in a civil engineering curriculum 99

K. Al-Reshaid & N. Kartam

Guidelines for instructors on Web-based construction education 103

A.V. Valiulis

Access of disabled people to engineering education 107

J. Machotka, Z. Nedic & V. Nedic

Changes and challenges brought about by the electronic environment in engineering education 111

R.B. Ward

The adventure of engineering 115

D-S. Wang & B-J. Wang

The effects of engineering education on earnings in Taiwan 121

V.P. Dorweiler & M. Yakhou

Business education reforming engineering education: a multidisciplinary approach 125

M.T-L. Liang & J.Y-G. Chao

Investigation into the Internet literacy of elementary and junior high school teachers in Taiwan 129

S.C. Venkateswarlu

The management of engineering education analogous to the industry 133

W. Zielinski

The application of the Bologna Declaration in Polish technical universities 137

E. Inelmen

Re-inventing engineering education: a new challenge 141

A. Butare & A. Kimaro

Anaerobic technology for toilet wastes management: the case study of the Cyangugu pilot project 147