Not questions, only themes!

After speech pathology, I had a meeting with Allyson and Elena. I explained what I had found, but seemed that I wasn't right. I mean it wasn't the one that Allyson was expected. We talked a lot.
Some suggestions of Elena:

• What are the factors of computer engineering in curricula?
• What factors influence curriculum development in this field
• How do they perceive mandated requirement?

Allyson's suggestions:

• What influences curriculum development in computer engineering?
• What are the key factors of curriculum? aims, assessment, content, hours (content analysis)
• How they perceive mandated requirements in terms of curriculum? (Are such a mandatory elements a barrier to change)
• What role do they play in curriculum design? 

(I felt that Elena she is not interested in our discussion (yawning). It might be just my feeling because of that email she wrote to me. Not sure!

Any way, after Elena left the room and I was about leaving, Allyson asked me if I know what to do? I really didn't know. I think my face was clear that I confused. And it was funny, because I was about to follow Elena and asked her to continue our discussion, but she didn't realised, or maybe didn't care. 

We talked about our plan and I started explaining about my situation and my feeling. I told her Im not looking for someone to tell me what to do, but I need someone to confirm my work. I also told her that I trust her which I deeply do.

We ended up:

1.  What factors do/should  influence curriculum development in Computer engineering

-mandated requirements

·         To what extent the current curriculum reflects standards set by the Engineering Profession? (peak engineering bodies)

o   Communication skills etc

·         Reflects mandatory quality criteria

-          The current engineering climate

-          Student population

-          University environment (resources etc)

-          Personnel – skills, interests

-          Curriculum design

This will allow you to undertake critical review of the lit and determine what is the individual’s contribution

1. 2.      How do academics in computer engineering   current curriculum  and what is needed to bring about change?

At the end, she asked me to start coding based on the curriculum document and also making my themes, not questions. I felt that someone is caring!