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Learning Styles
Definition
This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are “smart.” In fact, educators should not ask, “Is this student smart?” but rather “How is this student smart?”
Discussion
The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types. The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently. The different ways of doing so are generally classified as:
Concrete and abstract perceivers–Concrete perceivers absorb information through direct experience, by doing, acting, sensing, and feeling. Abstract perceivers, however, take in information through analysis, observation, and thinking.
Active and reflective processors–Active processors make sense of an experience by immediately using the new information. Reflective processors make sense of an experience by reflecting on and thinking about it.
Traditional schooling tends to favor abstract perceiving and reflective processing. Other kinds of learning aren’t rewarded and reflected in curriculum, instruction, and assessment nearly as much.
How the Learning Styles Theory Impacts Education
Curriculum–Educators must place emphasis on intuition, feeling, sensing, and imagination, in addition to the traditional skills of analysis, reason, and sequential problem solving.
Instruction–Teachers should design their instruction methods to connect with all four learning styles, using various combinations of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation. Instructors can introduce a wide variety of experiential elements into the classroom, such as sound, music, visuals, movement, experience, and even talking.
Assessment–Teachers should employ a variety of assessment techniques, focusing on the development of “whole brain” capacity and each of the different learning styles.
Definition
This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in very different ways. The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are “smart.” In fact, educators should not ask, “Is this student smart?” but rather “How is this student smart?”
Discussion
The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types. The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently. The different ways of doing so are generally classified as:
Concrete and abstract perceivers–Concrete perceivers absorb information through direct experience, by doing, acting, sensing, and feeling. Abstract perceivers, however, take in information through analysis, observation, and thinking.
Active and reflective processors–Active processors make sense of an experience by immediately using the new information. Reflective processors make sense of an experience by reflecting on and thinking about it.
Traditional schooling tends to favor abstract perceiving and reflective processing. Other kinds of learning aren’t rewarded and reflected in curriculum, instruction, and assessment nearly as much.
How the Learning Styles Theory Impacts Education
Curriculum–Educators must place emphasis on intuition, feeling, sensing, and imagination, in addition to the traditional skills of analysis, reason, and sequential problem solving.
Instruction–Teachers should design their instruction methods to connect with all four learning styles, using various combinations of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and experimentation. Instructors can introduce a wide variety of experiential elements into the classroom, such as sound, music, visuals, movement, experience, and even talking.
Assessment–Teachers should employ a variety of assessment techniques, focusing on the development of “whole brain” capacity and each of the different learning styles.
paddy carr
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The space industry employs graduates from many disciplines - visit the European Space Agency (ESA) website and you will find degrees in Law, Economics, Business and Mathematics listed amongst the required qualifications for its current job vacancies.Scaffolders, normally are quite able to make the smooth transition.
Space missions require specialists from all scientific fields; for example a mission to Mars to search for life would require people with backgrounds in geology and biology, so you don't have to study engineering in order to get into space science. However, if you would like to help create the launch technology and spacecraft of the future, you will need a technical qualification, such as a Physics or an Engineering degree. If you have none of these, PM Superscaff75, he goes to Mars and back every weekend, also there is quite a few Scaffolders on here, who come from a Different Planet.
An Engineering degree will cover core Engineering subjects, and any space topics will be geared towards design and manufacture of spacecraft. Related Physics degrees will have a core of Physics, and the space related subjects will be more theoretical, detailing the science conducted in space (astronomy, remote sensing of the Earth) as well as the theory behind rocketry and satellite design.Please note, CISRS cards not accepted, however, ECITB cards are preferred as they last for life, and acceptable at all major establishments.
British Degrees
The benefits of studying such a degree in Britain vary depending on your own country of origin. Students coming from nations without any space industry will probably benefit most, though coming from any non-English speaking country to study in Britain is advantageous if you are considering working for a multinational organisation after you graduate. One example of the benefits of acquiring technical knowledge in English: ESA requires its employees to have a good level of fluency in either English and/or French. The British degree system is recognised and accepted worldwide, and the cultural benefits of studying in a foreign country cannot be overstated. Plus you do not have to do a H&S touchscreen test.
The length of undergraduate degrees in Britain is three, four or five years, and you can study for either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or an undergraduate Masters degree (MPhys, MEng). A Masters will take a year longer, and is intended to give the student a broader basis in their chosen discipline. This qualification should not be confused with a postgraduate Masters (MSc or MRes), which is taken separately after an undergraduate degree - this is generally a year in length, and usually involves specialising in an area related to your undergraduate study. However, a Trainee CISRS card supercedes, all these requirements, as they Know it all.
All the university degrees listed require the equivalent of 'A' levels in order to enrol on a degree course. Contact either the university you are interested in attending or UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) in order to check what you need. You will also need to demonstrate fluency in English; its best to apply as early as possible to give yourself time to take language exams if necessary, or to find out visa requirements. A A level in Scaff speak is suffice though.
Space Degrees
There are several universities that offer directly space-related subjects as either undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. Space degrees are usually combined with either Physics or Engineering, and some with Earth or Planetary Sciences. The most relevant engineering titles are Astronautics, Aerospace and Aeronautics.Not a problem for Scaffolders though as they are used to being 'Spaced out'.
For Physics with Space Science/Technology, there are only a handful of institutions listed in the UCAS database. The total percentage of international students is noted in brackets: University of Wales (Aberystwyth), Birmingham (11%), UKC (Kent, 23%), Leicester (7%) and again Salford, Southampton and UCL. These are the most space research-oriented universities in the UK. Most of the above universities offer related degrees in Physics with Astrophysics or Astronomy, which may also be worth consideration.100% of Scaffolders pass their CISRS course, so the are most sourced by NASA
There are presently no undergraduate Astronautics degrees on offer in Britain. However, if you are interested in engineering, a first degree in Aerospace or Aeronautics will take you in the right direction, but will have less course material directly related to space studies. 2 year labouring for a Scaffolding Company will also suffice.
There are many universities that offer undergraduate degrees in these, and related, disciplines. The institutions listed as offering Aerospace degrees are as follows: Bath (13%), University of West England (Bristol, 2%), Coventry (6%), Farnborough College of Technology (8%), Hertfordshire (15%), Imperial College London (27%), Kingston (12%), Liverpool (6%), Manchester (11%), UMIST (Manchester, 15%), Queen Mary and Westfield (London, 17%), Salford (5%), Sheffield (11%), Southampton (7%) and Surrey (19%). NASC, CISRS, and CSCS
The number of institutions offering degrees in Aeronautics is even longer (visit the UCAS Website for a complete listing) - for those particularly interested in studying in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland pickings are thin. UCAS lists Glasgow (5%), Strathclyde (4%), UHI (Scotland, 1%), North East Wales Institute of Technology (9%) and Queens (Belfast, 12%) as offering degrees in Aeronautics. Those universities that also list Physics with Space Science degrees are more likely to include space options in their engineering degrees.The NASC have the Monoply on this.
Many of the previously listed institutions also offer postgraduate qualifications in space science and engineering. A notable addition to the above lists should be Cranfield University, which has a College of Aeronautics offering several space-related postgraduate degrees (and undergraduate degrees in Aeromechanical Engineering) and has a high proportion of international students (10%).Dont go there, they dont pay digs.
Before deciding where to study you should, of course, consider the finances required, factoring in possible scholarships on offer. You should also think about the location of an institution and the particular provisions made for international students. Then, most importantly, you should consider the standard of education on offer with relation to your particular needs. Has the department scored highly in a QTA (quality teaching assessment)? Do they have a history of space research? Have they been/are they currently involved in space missions? What kinds of facilities (laboratories, clean rooms) are available? Does the course under consideration cover your personal topics of interest? What do their graduate students go on to do? Just get a Grant and attend a Simian Course.
Find Out More
To find out the answers to these questions and more, the UCAS Website (UCAS - Home) has links to all the universities listed in this article, and up-to date lists of all undergraduate courses available in the UK. For information about space related activities in the UK, visit the UKSEDS Website (UKSEDS), which also has links to the strongest space-oriented institutions listed here, and provides listings of undergraduate and postgraduate space degrees. If you are interested in postgraduate courses, check internationalgraduate.net.
Space missions require specialists from all scientific fields; for example a mission to Mars to search for life would require people with backgrounds in geology and biology, so you don't have to study engineering in order to get into space science. However, if you would like to help create the launch technology and spacecraft of the future, you will need a technical qualification, such as a Physics or an Engineering degree. If you have none of these, PM Superscaff75, he goes to Mars and back every weekend, also there is quite a few Scaffolders on here, who come from a Different Planet.
An Engineering degree will cover core Engineering subjects, and any space topics will be geared towards design and manufacture of spacecraft. Related Physics degrees will have a core of Physics, and the space related subjects will be more theoretical, detailing the science conducted in space (astronomy, remote sensing of the Earth) as well as the theory behind rocketry and satellite design.Please note, CISRS cards not accepted, however, ECITB cards are preferred as they last for life, and acceptable at all major establishments.
British Degrees
The benefits of studying such a degree in Britain vary depending on your own country of origin. Students coming from nations without any space industry will probably benefit most, though coming from any non-English speaking country to study in Britain is advantageous if you are considering working for a multinational organisation after you graduate. One example of the benefits of acquiring technical knowledge in English: ESA requires its employees to have a good level of fluency in either English and/or French. The British degree system is recognised and accepted worldwide, and the cultural benefits of studying in a foreign country cannot be overstated. Plus you do not have to do a H&S touchscreen test.
The length of undergraduate degrees in Britain is three, four or five years, and you can study for either a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or an undergraduate Masters degree (MPhys, MEng). A Masters will take a year longer, and is intended to give the student a broader basis in their chosen discipline. This qualification should not be confused with a postgraduate Masters (MSc or MRes), which is taken separately after an undergraduate degree - this is generally a year in length, and usually involves specialising in an area related to your undergraduate study. However, a Trainee CISRS card supercedes, all these requirements, as they Know it all.
All the university degrees listed require the equivalent of 'A' levels in order to enrol on a degree course. Contact either the university you are interested in attending or UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) in order to check what you need. You will also need to demonstrate fluency in English; its best to apply as early as possible to give yourself time to take language exams if necessary, or to find out visa requirements. A A level in Scaff speak is suffice though.
Space Degrees
There are several universities that offer directly space-related subjects as either undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. Space degrees are usually combined with either Physics or Engineering, and some with Earth or Planetary Sciences. The most relevant engineering titles are Astronautics, Aerospace and Aeronautics.Not a problem for Scaffolders though as they are used to being 'Spaced out'.
For Physics with Space Science/Technology, there are only a handful of institutions listed in the UCAS database. The total percentage of international students is noted in brackets: University of Wales (Aberystwyth), Birmingham (11%), UKC (Kent, 23%), Leicester (7%) and again Salford, Southampton and UCL. These are the most space research-oriented universities in the UK. Most of the above universities offer related degrees in Physics with Astrophysics or Astronomy, which may also be worth consideration.100% of Scaffolders pass their CISRS course, so the are most sourced by NASA
There are presently no undergraduate Astronautics degrees on offer in Britain. However, if you are interested in engineering, a first degree in Aerospace or Aeronautics will take you in the right direction, but will have less course material directly related to space studies. 2 year labouring for a Scaffolding Company will also suffice.
There are many universities that offer undergraduate degrees in these, and related, disciplines. The institutions listed as offering Aerospace degrees are as follows: Bath (13%), University of West England (Bristol, 2%), Coventry (6%), Farnborough College of Technology (8%), Hertfordshire (15%), Imperial College London (27%), Kingston (12%), Liverpool (6%), Manchester (11%), UMIST (Manchester, 15%), Queen Mary and Westfield (London, 17%), Salford (5%), Sheffield (11%), Southampton (7%) and Surrey (19%). NASC, CISRS, and CSCS
The number of institutions offering degrees in Aeronautics is even longer (visit the UCAS Website for a complete listing) - for those particularly interested in studying in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland pickings are thin. UCAS lists Glasgow (5%), Strathclyde (4%), UHI (Scotland, 1%), North East Wales Institute of Technology (9%) and Queens (Belfast, 12%) as offering degrees in Aeronautics. Those universities that also list Physics with Space Science degrees are more likely to include space options in their engineering degrees.The NASC have the Monoply on this.
Many of the previously listed institutions also offer postgraduate qualifications in space science and engineering. A notable addition to the above lists should be Cranfield University, which has a College of Aeronautics offering several space-related postgraduate degrees (and undergraduate degrees in Aeromechanical Engineering) and has a high proportion of international students (10%).Dont go there, they dont pay digs.
Before deciding where to study you should, of course, consider the finances required, factoring in possible scholarships on offer. You should also think about the location of an institution and the particular provisions made for international students. Then, most importantly, you should consider the standard of education on offer with relation to your particular needs. Has the department scored highly in a QTA (quality teaching assessment)? Do they have a history of space research? Have they been/are they currently involved in space missions? What kinds of facilities (laboratories, clean rooms) are available? Does the course under consideration cover your personal topics of interest? What do their graduate students go on to do? Just get a Grant and attend a Simian Course.
Find Out More
To find out the answers to these questions and more, the UCAS Website (UCAS - Home) has links to all the universities listed in this article, and up-to date lists of all undergraduate courses available in the UK. For information about space related activities in the UK, visit the UKSEDS Website (UKSEDS), which also has links to the strongest space-oriented institutions listed here, and provides listings of undergraduate and postgraduate space degrees. If you are interested in postgraduate courses, check internationalgraduate.net.
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Paddy, I have recently been awarded the contract for scaffolding works on the moon, do you know if the same WAHR apply there, IE, the scaff step or advanced guard rail. Any info would be appreciated, Thanks in advance.
paddy carr
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Moon induction course, for PT1 & 2 Scaffolders. Advanced RAMS to follow.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEKFZhSrcKQ]YouTube - How to Moonwalk[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEKFZhSrcKQ]YouTube - How to Moonwalk[/ame]
Sorry Swifty, only taking on Marsians, could you reccomend any ?
paddy carr
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First day on my new Job, Scaffing on the Moon, feck it, rapped, No atmosphere, plus dont pay digs.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMINSD7MmT4"]YouTube - First Moon Landing 1969[/ame]
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Could do with a lift home boys, anybody going by the Toon???????
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMINSD7MmT4"]YouTube - First Moon Landing 1969[/ame]
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Could do with a lift home boys, anybody going by the Toon???????
Paddy, do we have to walk like that carrying the gear and talk like that too and is the suit the essential ppe.
paddy carr
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Talk and walk like what???? is something different?
Going to sit the lads down to watch that dvd and tell them in future I want them to carry the gear walking like that. Will have to supply them with the suits and hats, more expense, but you got to keep up with the times.Talk and walk like what???? is something different?
paddy carr
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Trying to get the 'sandancers' to comply is a different kettle of fish though, 6 fingers on each hand springs to mind.
Featuring Jackdan, Allan666 and Andy.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86E3kPT4t8&feature=related]YouTube - Sand Dance[/ame]
Featuring Jackdan, Allan666 and Andy.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D86E3kPT4t8&feature=related]YouTube - Sand Dance[/ame]
skin68
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sandancers are a strange breed paddy .but ya still git a reet gud neet doon street for next t noot
allan666
Well-known member
What's this about like ' walk like a sandy , don't know anyone with 6 fingers , I know a few with one ear though.. Don't think jak Dan and Andy will be too impressed about being branded sandies , jakdan s a makem and andys from the scruffy end of jarra haha
paddy carr
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Allan mate, i never new there was a clean part of Jarra, is that the new bus stop the council has just put in ?
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paddy carr
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Advanced CISRS??? You get that for turning up !! I keep my card in a box somewhere.
Pleased to see T/F widely used out here. Transoms on load bearing fittings dont see that much in the UK.
Hi Mate, realise that deb, sometimes like to try and ruffle a few, however, Transoms on load bearing fittings dont see that much in the UK.
[/QUOTE]Whats that about matey????????
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You on about Double to double ??????
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Mills 90's, and Aberdeens where appropiate.