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Navigating the First Year: Adapting Engineering Education for Diverse Student Personalities

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Conference

2024 South East Section Meeting

Location

Marietta, Georgia

Publication Date

March 10, 2024

Start Date

March 10, 2024

End Date

March 12, 2024

Tagged Topic

Diversity

Page Count

10

DOI

10.18260/1-2--45548

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/45548

Download Count

80

Paper Authors

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Mazen I. Hussein Tennessee Technological University

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Mazen is an Associate Professor in the General and Basic Engineering Department at Regional University. His research interests include: Freight modeling and logistics, facilities planning and material handling, optimization and simulation modeling, production planning and control, reverse logistics and recycling, modern manufacturing systems, microalloying and mechanical behavior, teaching statistics and increasing the data analytics content in engineering curricula, and the impact of the administrative policies on the engineering education. Memberships: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, American Society for Quality, Institute for Supply Management, and Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences.

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Abstract

This paper aims to explore the implications of considering student personalities, such as introversion and extroversion, in designing and implementing the first-year engineering curriculum. It investigates how tailoring instructional methods, student interactions, and support systems based on personality traits can enhance engagement, academic success, and overall well-being for engineering students during their critical first year. By acknowledging and addressing the diverse range of personalities, educators can create a more inclusive and effective learning environment that sets a strong foundation for students' future engineering studies. This investigation opens avenues for dialogue regarding the importance of recognizing and respecting the unique qualities that students bring to the educational arena. This paper can serve as a foundation for discussions and future explorations into tailoring education to meet the diverse needs of engineering students, contributing to the ongoing evolution of engineering pedagogy.

Hussein, M. I. (2024, March), Navigating the First Year: Adapting Engineering Education for Diverse Student Personalities Paper presented at 2024 South East Section Meeting, Marietta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--45548

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