Renewable energy education in engineering schools in Jordan: Existing courses and level of awareness of senior students

Alawin, Aiman Al; Rahmeh, Taieseer Abu; Jaber, J.O.; Loubani, Suliman; Dalu, Sameh Abu; Awad, Wael; Dalabih, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.003

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“…This indicates that there is need for the curriculum developers in Nigeria to incorporate cognitiverelated competencies in technical sustainability in order to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals in the country. This finding is consistent with Alawin, et al, (2016) who stressed the need to capture concepts of clean energy such as energy efficiency, renewable energy utilization and application into engineering disciplines in universities. Also Belu, Husanu and Irina (2012) argued that while the world's electricity demand is rapidly growing, traditional energy resources are fast diminishing, which makes the clean energy sources humans' lone option.…”

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Conceptual Model of Technical Sustainability for Integration Into Electrical/Electronic Engineering Programmes in Nigerian Polytechnics

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Global warming is probably the greatest threat of this century. Several developed and developing countries have taken important measures to reduce its adverse effects, including greening their Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) curricula. However, Sub Saharan African countries are left behind to that effect, despite the fact that people in these countries are the greatest recipients of the global warming harmful consequences. The goal of this research therefore, is to investigate the suitable competencies in technical sustainability for incorporation into Higher National Diploma electrical/electronic engineering curriculum in Nigeria. The authors used mixed-method approach employing sequential exploratory design in the study. In the qualitative phase, we analyzed documents consisting of 10 journal articles and 3 skills standards, as well as conducted a total of 10 interviews with experts. Also, we carried out 3 rounds of modified Delphi survey using 28 participants to ascertain the appropriateness of the competencies suitable for infusion into the said curriculum. The study discovered competencies suitable for incorporation into the curriculum which include cognitive-related competencies in clean energy, eco-design, and R&D; psychomotor-related competencies in sustainable production, waste-to-energy-technology, communication/ICT, and use of modern engineering software tools; and affective values related to engineering ethical responsibility, occupational health and safety, cooperation/teamwork, and equity. We analyzed only 13 documents, conducted 10 interviews, and administered questionnaires in 3 rounds of Delphi survey technique to 28 experts in only one geo-political zone of the country. Thus, conclusions derived from these sources rely on the genuineness of the information provided by the participants. The findings provided the researchers, accreditation bodies as well as curriculum developers with competencies in technical sustainability in the events of curriculum upgrade or renewal to integrate technical sustainability. The findings are the results of triangulated data elicited theoretically and empirically.

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“…The first element, the educational objectives were processed through a content analysis to decide whether comply with the overall program structure and the requirements of the current job market [24], as well as the scope and predictions of the MPE. Whereas a comprehensive review of approved academic curricula will permit to filter universities, based on the offer of specialized courses related to RESSD, to find the second element [25].…”

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Electrical Engineering Education for a Sustainable World: Adjustment of Academic Programs in Ecuador

Reyes-Lopez

Jaime-Carriel

2019

Proceedings of the 17th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education, and Technology: “Industry, Innovation

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Electrical engineering has been one of the most evolving fields of the engineering since its origin as a profession in the late nineteenth century. As a result, the program offered by universities has had to face challenges to adapt to an ever-changing environment. This article assesses the impact of the modifications performed in electrical engineering programs of Ecuador to fit in a world that currently focuses on renewable energy and sustainable development while educating future professionals possessing the competences required by the national energy sector. To achieve this goal, the project proposes different evaluation criteria that respond to the three elements of study: educational objectives, curriculum content and learning components. Such criteria include content analysis, online survey and interviews with specialists. The outcomes indicate most universities have updated their curriculum into the current national energy exploitation scene; however, they do not count with the necessary resources to teach specialized courses on energy sustainability.

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“…As observed, the literature on investment willingness relating to renewable energy has mainly focused on analyzing the perceptions and intentions of citizens in different countries. In relation to university students, there is a plethora of relevant studies exploring students' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes towards renewables in different countries [41][42][43][44][45][46], whereas the existing studies analyzing undergraduate students' willingness either to pay for or invest in renewable energy are scarce. Indicatively, so far it has been indicated that Chinese undergraduate students were willing to pay additional amounts of money for clean energy or for switching from their current conventional energy systems to renewable energy-based or forest bioenergy-based systems [43].…”

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An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Willingness to Invest in Renewables among Environmental Students: A Logistic Regression Approach

2019

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Renewable energy sources (RES) have gained increased popularity across the world mainly due to their ability to contribute to environmental protection through the generation of infinite 'clean' energy. To achieve a greater diffusion of renewables, however, small-scale investments implemented by individuals are critically important. In contrast to citizens whose attitudes have been consistently explored by research, there is little evidence on the attitudes towards investments among environmental students who will occupy positions of responsibility and play key roles in the environmental sector in the future. Hence, the purpose of the present study is to identify the most important factors that affect environmental students' willingness to invest in renewable energy (RE) by developing a logistic regression model. According to our analysis, the participants in their majority expressed their willingness to invest, while environmental values, the low risk and profitability of renewable investments, as well as preferences for certain energy types were significant factors determining this willingness. However, willingness to invest was irrespective of the current taxation and subsidies, suggesting that significant improvements are required in these areas. The present study could be particularly useful for policymakers since the necessary steps to create favorable investment environments in Greece and elsewhere are highlighted.

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Renewable energy education in engineering schools in Jordan: Existing courses and level of awareness of senior students

Cited by 52 publications

References 21 publications

Conceptual Model of Technical Sustainability for Integration Into Electrical/Electronic Engineering Programmes in Nigerian Polytechnics

Conceptual Model of Technical Sustainability for Integration Into Electrical/Electronic Engineering Programmes in Nigerian Polytechnics

Electrical Engineering Education for a Sustainable World: Adjustment of Academic Programs in Ecuador

An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Willingness to Invest in Renewables among Environmental Students: A Logistic Regression Approach

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