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After the Introductory session, we went to the University of the West of England (UWE) for lunch. Afterwards, we were explained about the new Airbus A380 aircraft. The students began by designing a specification for an aircraft. They understood this task by themselves. While they discussed their design, I left them on their own to prepare some items for the groups presentation on Friday. They seemed to be getting on well, but of course at times communication could be difficult.
They tried very hard I think, and they looked very tired after their first day.
The group could spend only the morning in preparing the final presentation. British and Japanese students had to work separately because it was felt that they would not have enough time to complete the presentation if they tried to work together.
I felt that the organisers were too concerned in producing a "beautiful presentation" (for adults) and that they did not consider fully the views of both groups of students in bringing the project together. I thought the aim of the project was to encourage the Japanese and British students to work together and I considered the "professionalism" of the actual presentation to be secondary to this aspect. I also felt that the Japanese students in particular were not given the chance to fully make their contribution to the presentation.
During the week some progress had been made by both groups of students in working and communicating together. I feel that it is a pity that this could not have continued in the production of the final presentation.
Keiko Iizuka (facilitator)
This group underwent its fair share of problems from the outset, but have managed to bravely turn their difficulties around. Whilst aeronautics has not played a major role in this group, the members of the workshop have had the opportunity to visit several sites (including the amazing British Aerospace/Air Bus site) and receive professional advice and guidance from Air Bus engineers. This group is probably the most patient and diligent, with the students rising above their difficulties to achieve a positive outcome.
Julian Pickles
 The Aeronautics/Physics Team makes its Presentation |
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