Thesis for Technical Materials for the academic year 2009/2010

Topic

Research of effectiveness related to problem learning and project learning in the subject of mechanical design.

supervisor

Associate Professor Ing. Alexander ALBERT, PhD.

Annotation

The author chooses one of these approaches to teaching: problem classes, teaching in an artificial environment and project teaching. In the first part of the work it is necessary to make theoretical analysis of selected concepts of teaching whist including a review and Meta-analysis of existing research on the effectiveness of the relevant concepts of teaching. The second part of the work should be focused on the implementation of pedagogical experiments with the chosen concept of teaching the parts of machinery (engineering construction) to the SPS, SOU or in the technology faculty. The author must consider whether one is able to ensure optimal conditions, relating to:  teaching at least two parallel classes (groups) - an experimental class and a control class, in which the "equivalent" students will be taught by the same teacher, and the same content of study and use of the same UP and DT together with a range of teaching which is at least two lessons a week, during a one year time period.

Topic

Research of effectiveness relative to student's team-work in the subject of mechanical design

Supervisor

Associate Prof. Ing. Alexander ALBERT, PhD.

Annotation

The thesis should include two parts. In the first part the author will make a theoretical analysis of the group learning. The second part will report on experimental research, the effectiveness of group teaching in the subject of mechanical design in SPS, SOU or in the university.

Topic

Efficiency of activate methods when teaching vocational subjects.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. BAJTOŠ Ján, CSc. PhD.

Annotation

The current modern society places increased demands on the teacher's teaching activities relative to the application of innovative methods and strategies of teaching. The thesis should deal with the description of selected innovative developments in teaching methods, strategies and the evaluation of their effectiveness in the teaching process regarding professional schools.

Topic

 Microteaching as a progressive way of training future teachers.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. BAJTOŠ Ján, CSc. PhD.

Annotation

Micro-teaching perceived as a way of teaching and learning for future teachers. It is actually a cycle of events, which consists of student performance and observation of teaching skills whilst being recorded on video.  On the basis of this recording an analysis is made the group of future teachers and present teacher.

Topic

Modern schooling and teaching competence of teachers working within vocational education.

Supervisor

Prof. Ingo. BAJTOŠ Ján, CSc. PhD.

Annotation

The theory relative to the main competencies of teachers is not yet fully formed and there is still no coherent and generally accepted definition of core competencies. In order to effectively take-up core competencies one must utilise strategies towards a participatory, interactive and experiential learning which is based on experience and is linked with life. The thesis will deal with the analysis of teachers' competencies in relation to the development of teacher competence in the preparation of future teachers.

Topic

Standards for text books in technical subjects (mechanical, electrical, architectural and chemical) in training collages.

Student

Associate Professor  PhDr. Igor BUDINEC, CSc.

Annotation

The aim of this thesis should be an analysis of the current state of textbooks, textbooks in terms of the current time, the quality requirements and the importance of textbook compilation copyright collectives in the development for use in secondary vocational schools.

Topic

Attributes of didactic teaching methods in order to increase the effectiveness of teaching technical subjects.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Dušan DRIENSKY, CSc., Eur. Ing.

Annotation

When teaching technical subjects, it is important not only to devise the right objectives and appropriate teaching content but also the selection of appropriate teaching methods. The thesis should focus of finding the main attributes that increase teaching effectiveness.

Topic

Dominant criteria for the creation of didactic software engineering courses

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Dušan DRIENSKY, CSc., Eur. Ing.

Annotation

Currently the need to increase the importance of distance learning. The aim of the thesis is to determine the main criteria, which are critical in the development of software for the teaching of design subjects.

Topic

 Factors affecting the development of technical creativity through appropriate transformations of teaching content.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Dušan Driensky, CSc., Eur. Ing.

Annotation

 Since the future engineer is required to be professional and socially competent  in ones activities and products, ones work  should therefore demonstrate this  technical creativity. The thesis is to study and then propose those factors which may develop technical creativity in the teaching process.

Topic

The issues of training science teachers in secondary schools

Supervisor

Em.O.Univ.-Prof.Dipl.-Ing.Dr.phil.DDDr.h.c Adolf MELEZINEK

Annotation

The thesis is focused on improving and updating the preparedness of teachers for their work. It should deal with the possibility of strengthening the competencies of teachers and current technical information and methodological approaches in the ICT category.

Topic

Shaping alternative theories of teaching relative to student learning in technology-oriented education.

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Pavel Pavlásek, PhD.

Annotation

• l analysis of the current trade and subject didactics in the technologically oriented education,
  l classification and categorization of common and differing features of educational structures,
  l analysis and comparison of trends in educational technology-oriented society / production environment and learning environment,
  l Research of correlation needs and technologically oriented environment and core competencies formed within the educational system ( "key-needs")
  1 Modelling, simulation and evaluation of effective didactic range of technologically oriented education for the society of knowledge sharing (Knowledge Society).

• l Formation of teaching theory for effective student learning in technological-driven learning environments.

Topic

The place of engineering education in the system of Educational Science

Supervisor

Prof. PhDr. Milan Kips, PhD.

Annotation

Historical view of engineering education in the years 1945-1989, 1989 to the present day. The share of persons who are scientifically processed and solved problems of engineering education. Analyze their work and assess their contribution to the development of engineering education in the Educational Sciences. The task of this thesis is to investigate, establish and experimentally determine the current status and location of engineering education in the teaching of Sciences and its importance in the preparation of future engineers.

Topic

The system of lifelong learning in engineering education within the concept of lifelong learning in some EU countries.

Supervisor

Prof. PhDr.Milan Kips, PhD.

Annotation

The system of lifelong learning as an essential factor in the educational level of EU countries. The current state of lifelong leasing in engineering education in Slovakia. The concept of lifelong leasing of engineering education in some EU countries.  The possibilities of applying European concepts of lifelong learning in education together with  engineering education in Slovakia.

Topic

Methods of implementation of entrepreneurship education in secondary education

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Pavel Krpálek, CSc.

Annotation

On the basis of current knowledge the implementation of the new educational programs relating to the education of successful business activities in technical vocational schools.( This means what information will be included in the subjects, chat organisational forms and educational methods or teaching styles will be used in practice.)

Topic

Modern problem-oriented teaching of selected subjects within technical education

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Ladislav Várkoly, PhD.

Annotation

Reviewing and comparing the materials processed whist at the same time relating to problem-oriented teaching with us and in the World.
Suggestions of suitable tools for the management of problem-oriented teaching.
To determine the effectiveness of the operation of problem-oriented and classical learning
To check the appropriate involvement for the possibilities of ICT in the management of problem-oriented teaching and, where appropriate, seek to find appropriate software to managing problem-oriented teaching in schools.

Topic

Non-traditional teaching approaches for lifelong learning in the teaching of selected technical vocational subjects

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Ladislav Várkoly, PhD.

Annotation

To assess simultaneously processed materials for lifelong learning in our country and the world
Suggest principles of non-traditional approaches and teaching materials for lifelong learning in the field of technical articles with us and the Word.
Assessment of the effectiveness regarding the action of classical learning and teaching with elements of non-traditional approach to lifelong learning in technical subjects
To find the best range of classical learning and the extent of teaching non-traditional approaches to the elements within the framework of a lifelong learning in the field.

Topic

New forms of training a new generation of teachers for teaching selected technical vocational subjects

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Ladislav Várkoly, PhD.

Annotation

To assess the current forms of training a new generation of teachers for teaching selected technical vocational subjects
Suggestion of a suitable structure of forms of training a new generation of teachers for teaching selected technical vocational subjects.
Estimated increase in the level of the new generation of teachers for teaching selected technical vocational subjects.
Recommend other trends and the changing structure and form of training a new generation of teachers for teaching selected technical vocational subjects.

Topic

Consideration of increasing the quality, effectiveness and attractiveness of the teaching of selected technical vocational subjects after the EU accession.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Ladislav Várkoly, PhD.

Annotation

Reviewing the materials for the teaching of technical vocational subjects before entering the EU
To assess the processed materials for the teaching of technical vocational subjects after EU accession
Estimation of increasing quality, efficiency and attractiveness of teaching technical vocational subjects after the EU accession.
Identification of opportunities to further increase the quality, effectiveness and attractiveness of teaching technical vocational subjects.

Topic

Current problems of teaching science with a focus on engineering education

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Roman Hrmo, PhD.

Annotation

To assess the current state of the problem in our country and the Word.
Assessing the basis for addressing current problems.
Suggested solutions with a focus on the area of engineering education.

Topic

Development of entrepreneurship at the technical college.

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Roman Hrmo, PhD.

Annotation

To assess the current state of us and the Word.
Suggestion of suitable tools for the identification and development of entrepreneurship
Determine the effectiveness of the operation of the proposed instruments for entrepreneurship development

Topic

The development of effective reading strategies within the technical college.

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Roman Hrmo, PhD.

Annotation

Identifying reading strategies.
Identifying effective Reader Strategies.
Verification of the appropriateness of applying effective reading strategies for a selected sample of students.

Topic

The development of the key competencies and learning of technical subjects.

Development of key competencies and technical subjects teaching

Supervisor

Associate Professor. Ing. Roman HRMO, PhD.

Annotation

The aim of this thesis is to investigate and propose solutions to develop the core competencies of technical expertise in teaching the subjects.

Topic

 Quality teacher in technical subjects.

Supervisor

Associate Professor. PhDr. Dana Dobrovská, CSc.

Annotation

Professional activities and teacher transformation in the new millennium, professional competence. Model professional behaviour of teachers. Problems of uncertainty and teacher's mistakes. The opinion of students relating to the quality of a good teacher of technical subjects in the light of current international research. Comparison of views of students at the Czech Technical University in Prague, University of Coventry and the STU Bratislava.

Topic

Computer support for teaching technical subjects of an engineering orientation.

Supervisor

Prof. Ing. Pavel Cyrus, CSc.

Annotation

 The topic of doctoral dissertation work is focused on the practical use of commonly available computer programs in the Professional Education of teaching engineering subjects. The choice of subject depends on the orientation of students.

Topic

The system of engineering education in Slovakia and the Czech Republic - comparative.

Supervisor

Prof. PhDr. Milan Kips, PhD.

Annotation

Engineering education and it‘s system serves for academics to obtain knowledge necessary towards the effective teaching of technical disciplines. Comparison of content targeting engineering education in Slovakia and the Czech Republic - a comparative analysis of content with practice. Research - graduate studies based on the results of Comparative proposed changes with a focus on engineering education.