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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of Construction & Land Use

Sustainable Curriculum for Geomatics Higher Education Steve Lam Lecturer, MSc, MPhil, CLS, FICE, FInstCES, MRICS Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics Ir. Prof. Albert Chan Associate Head, PhD, RPE, FHKIE, FCIOB, MRICS Department of Building & Real Estate.

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of Construction & Land Use

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  1. Sustainable Curriculum for Geomatics Higher EducationSteve LamLecturer, MSc, MPhil, CLS, FICE, FInstCES, MRICSDepartment of Land Surveying & Geo-InformaticsIr. Prof. Albert ChanAssociate Head,PhD, RPE, FHKIE, FCIOB, MRICS Department of Building & Real Estate The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Faculty of Construction & Land Use FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  2. Topics: • Sustainable geomatics education defined • Educational framework • Core geomatics subjects • Minor subjects • Pedagogy and assessment • Sustainable development • Curriculum research model • Q & A FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  3. 1. Sustainable geomatics education ‘ Sustainable ’ means knowledge expansion • Vertical & Longitudinal Expansion • Advance knowledge level through Applied/Basic Research • Promote lifelong learning Disaster/Emergency Management Business Security/Defense Business Geomatics Knowledge Base • Horizontal & Cross-sectional Expansion • Expand knowledge base/applications into multi-disciplines, multi-professions and new business/employment • Promote social status and inclusion • Promote lifewide learning FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  4. Sustainable geomatics education • To provide educational services to practitioners, geomatics industry, professional associations, communities, and nations for a sustainable future. • Programs: BSc/BEng, PgC, PgD, MSc, MPhil, EngD, PhD • Double/multiple professional accreditations: Licensed Land Surveyor (e.g., RPS, RICS), Licensed Information Engineer (e.g., RPE, CEng, HKIE) FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  5. 2. Educational frameworks • 4 Educational Frameworks of Higher Education: • Supporting Lifelong Learning & Education • Educational Leadership & Management • Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment • Educational Research • Sustainable curriculum is the focus here FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  6. 3. Core geomatics subjects/modules • Geodesy & GNSS • Photogrammetry • Remote Sensing & Image Analysis • Engineering/Construction Surveying • Cadastre, Land Management & LRIS • Spatial Information Management & Geo-IT • GIS Applications • Cartography & Map Production • Hydrographic Surveying & HIS • Statistical & Adjustment Analyses for Geomatics • Geomatics Business Management • Geomatics Research Methodology & Dissertation/Projects FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  7. 4. Minor (foundation-year) subjects • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Computer Programming & Data Structures • Information Systems & Internet Technology • Construction Technology & Management • Environmental Engineering Systems • Property Appraisal, Development & Finance • Urban Economics • Real Estate & Facilities Management • Second International Language • Subjects of Humanities and introductory knowledge of other professions/disciplines FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  8. 5. Pedagogy & assessment Steps: • Establish curriculum contents, teaching schedule/ materials, criterion-referenced assessments. • Topics experienced by students in instructional process • Evaluate student learning by formative assessment (e.g., oral or written presentation, tests) • Assessment feedback to students • Repeat steps 2 to 4, if necessary for revision/ compliance until end of session Final Step: - Evaluate student learning at the end of session by summative assessment (e.g., final written exam) - Evaluate teacher’s performance - Improve curriculum for next session FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  9. 6. Sustainable development • Sustainable development or just match-fitting? • Globalization, commodification, market-driven. • Widening and advancing geomatics knowledge. • Value-added programs, professional recognitions, career prospects broadened. • Research-informedcurriculum; multidisciplinary and integrated curriculum; high-tech for subject contents and educational technology. • Educational research, research-informedteaching for up-to-date (applicable) knowledge. Fig. • Teacher education; staff development. FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  10. 7. Curriculum research model Modified from (McKernan, 1996) Cycle 1 Action requires improvement Cycle 2 Problem situation (7) Decisions (reflect, explain, understand action) (7) Decisions (reflect, explain, understand action) (1) Define problem (1) Redefine problem (2) Needs assessment (2) Needs assessment (6) Evaluate action (6) Evaluate action (3) Hypotheses ideas (5) Implement plan (observation, data collection & analysis) (5) Implement revised plan (3) New hypotheses (4) Revise action plan (4) Develop action plan Time Time T1 Time T2 FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

  11. 8. Questions & Answers Thank you. FIG Com 2, Prague, June 2007

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