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Meeting MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
Symposium Curricular Innovations and Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs (and Satisfying ABET along the Way): The Elizabeth Judson Memorial Symposium
Presentation Title Assessment of Ceramic Higher Education Curricula in Nigeria and Prospects for 21st Century Learners
Author(s) Oluwafemi Samuel Adelabu
On-Site Speaker (Planned) Oluwafemi Samuel Adelabu
Abstract Scope In a rapidly changing world, the role of curriculum in higher education for nurturing talents for the work-world cannot be overemphasised. Today, there is a growing need to reconsider the existing curricular structure of higher education programmes in order to align the institutional training capacity with the realities of the 21st Century's socio-technical and ecological needs. With a focus on science-inclined ceramic programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions, this study examines existing and evolving curricular frameworks with respect to graduate employability and ease of professional practice. Using both both quantitative and qualitative data, the study revealed some areas of gap and also highlighted efforts towards making appropriate curricular reform which will enable gainful graduate engagements especially within the ceramic professional circle. A more critical approach to curricular review and a student-centred learning strategy are encouraged to tailor the programme toward meeting the learners' competency needs in a digital era.

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A Survey of the Changes Made for Online Teaching in Materials Science and Engineering Program
An Innovative and Integrated Approach to Materials Selection and Simulation for Engineering Education
Assessment of Ceramic Higher Education Curricula in Nigeria and Prospects for 21st Century Learners
Changes in ABET Engineering General Criteria
Integrating Problem Based Learning into a Metals Processing Class
Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering: an Online Course from a Student's Perspective
Online Instruction of a Large Introductory Materials Course: A Partially Asynchronous Approach
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Preparing for an ABET Evaluation – Common Issues
Reframing Lab Courses to Improve Both Student Engagement and ABET Alignment
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Virtually Teaching Materials Science Topics in 20 Minutes

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