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the Proceedings of 2nd International …, 2002

The ITESM's teaching model has evolved in the last few years. Nowadays, several abilities, attitudes and values (AAV's) are taken into account without forgetting the development of knowledge in students. These AAV's include teamwork, the use of technology as a tool for learning, self-learning, problem solving, among others. Within this evolution process, several problems were identified in the former model used at ITESM to teach mathematics and engineering. These problems involved both teachers and students. For instance, there was poor knowledge retention in students, courses were too centered on algebra instead of developing mathematical reasoning and rules and algorithms were preferred to practical applications in the areas students are usually interested. "Principia" is an engineering academic program which comes out from the idea of overcoming those difficulties. The main purpose of Principia is to develop a mathematical, physical and technological culture in students that will make them able to analyze and solve complex problems. This is achieved with the integration of different subjects in one unique program where the classroom and learning environment are considered. "Principia" has been planned and implemented for the four first semesters of engineering. Some of the basic tools used in this program are problem based learning (PBL) and heavy use of computer technology. There are five fundamental principles in "Principia": a) Integration of the curriculum for mathematics, physics, and computer sciences. b) Collaborative learning. c) Teamwork. d) Emphasis on mathematical modeling. e) Use of technology in the learning process. With all these elements, "Principia" has evolved as an integrated program that considers objectives, knowledge, methodology and an evaluation system. In this paper, we share our experiences in "Principia" over three generations of students and some statistical and comparative results.

2013

In this work it was put a idea of including the urban area of Prishtina town as a capital city of Kosova as well as the school network in this special area, which is little researched in this aspect. Since the education is one basic function in life, attempts were made to analyze the distribution of the school network in two levels in Prishtina town, gravitated zones of schools in the town, enough school space for the pupils, number of pupils in the schools as well as gravitated zones of pupils in the schools. Analyzes were made and schools were divided into two levels regarding the socio-economic structure of the gravitating zone (parents) of pupils. The manner of traveling for pupils in high schools. After 1945, Prishtina became a administrative, cultural and economic center of Kosova. Dispite of objective and subjective obstacles, the network of elementary schools in Albanian language is developing rapidly as compared to other towns in Kosovo. The network of schools was expeciall...