Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

areas. Thus for instance we reject the notion that“high intensity solar cells” which are very expensive, have no terrestrial market applications. Page 15.870.2In the longer term we expect to see these added to solar concentrators on urban roofs, at veryPage 15.870.3 3. OUTLINE OF THE COURSEThe course is given a 4xxx designation, but invites students who have earned junior status toregister as well. An 8xxx section is co-taught, in order to facilitate graduate studentparticipation. The expectation is that the graduate students will complete much moresophisticated projects and business plans in the course, and provide

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zane Mitchell, University of Southern Indiana; Marco Lara Gracia, University of Southern Indiana; Ronald Diersing, University of Southern Indiana; Glen Kissel, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

attention on small and community wind projects. Throughthis learning process he developed a solid understanding of the wind industry especially in thearea of his interest (small and community wind). The extensive literature review he conductedallowed him to realize that no Decision Support System (i.e., expert system) had been developedto support decision making during the design, construction, and operation of small andcommunity wind turbines which represented an opportunity to make a relevant contribution tothe field.Sometime in the middle of the summer the student advised his mentor about his plan of Page 15.435.9developing an expert system to be

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

textbooks. The author has primarily focussed on theimportance of introducing Boussinesq Approximation in an undergraduate curriculum. Theauthor proposes to implement this in one single lecture of 50 minutes duration. The studentswill be provided a brief review of how partial differential equations are treated beforeBoussinesq Approximation is introduced. A short homework assignment is also plannedwherein the students are required to read, research, and report their findings in a 400-word essaythat includes a historical perspective as well. At present, the author does not have plans toinclude a question pertaining to Boussinesq Approximation in a quiz or test or an examination.The author plans to utilize a rubric that is similar to Washington State

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Cotae, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Lily Kemathe, University of the District of Columbia; Suresh Regmi, University of the District of Columbia; Kamden Patrice Kouam, The University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

develop a sensor placementmethodology for effective fault diagnosis [12],[13],[15],[18]. The proposed framework will bebuilt on the effective independence and sensor computational algorithms that start with allfeasible sensor locations and reach the desired number of locations by eliminating those havingthe least contributions to the fixture faults. The least squares method will be used to identifyfixture faults from measurement data [17]. The proposed project enables the effectiveidentification of multiple fixture faults even in the presence of moderate measurement noise. Thediagnosis of fixture failure in real automotive parts demonstrates the use of the proposedmethodology [14],[16],[20].Experimental plan: The implementation procedure for

Conference Session

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Stanford University; Larry Leifer, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

visually represented as a matrix showing relativeposition of Design Thinking 2, Engineering Thinking 3 4, Production Thinking 5, and FutureThinking.6 Along the Y-axis is a spectrum from incremental innovation to breakthrough Page 15.726.2innovation.7 Along the X-axis it is measured in time, from short-term to long-term. The activityof Design Thinking can be to solve a problem with the end results being an idea created. ForEngineering Thinking making a solution results in an artifact or stuff. Production Thinkingallows for the remaking of a solution with the results being facsimiles of stuff or plans by whichto make copies. Future Thinking allows one

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ganapathy Narayanan, The University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

terms of reliable and safe. The engineers doing such deterministicanalysis rely on the standards for safety in terms of the allowable stresses.The sources of uncertainty may be classified into two broad types1: (1) Those thatare associated with natural randomness, also known as ‘aleatory’ type ofrandomness, and (2) those that are associated with inaccuracies in prediction and Page 15.922.2 1estimation of reality, also known as ‘epistemic’ type of randomness. The effectsof uncertainties on the design and planning of an engineering system areimportant, however quantification of such uncertainties and the evaluation of

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Scott Moor, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Tools class weretaught in our computer classroom. This room took this traditional form with all rows facingfront with computer system units on desktop between students. Figure 1A shows the previouslayout of the classroom where the front of the classroom - with white boards, projector screensand instructor station - was on the left side of this floor plan. In this classroom instructors didgive brief presentations of material and then students would do some simple exercises. Thisarrangement has several disadvantages: 1. It is difficult for instructor to quickly see how well students were doing on exercises. 2. It is difficult to reach students down the narrow rows. 3. The system units on the desks tended to prevent student interaction

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

necessary to make onefurther point about the practice of change that is often overlooked and that is the role ofthose in power. Very often those with the power authorise an individual(s) to makechanges but do not subsequently give them the support they need. The respondents tochange need to see that those with power support the change wholeheartedly and providethe resources for it to be brought about.20Toward curriculum changeIn general, therefore, curriculum change is more likely to be internalised when it is seen Page 15.1.6to be plausible, and planned to take place in small steps that are seen to be naturaldevelopments, one following from the other

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Corey Balint, Northeastern University; Christopher Wishon, Northeastern University; Colleen Fritze, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1298: ATLAS - ACADEMIC TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSISTANTSSTUDY: THE USE OF PEERS AS ‘QUALITY MANAGERS’ IN ENGINEERINGCLASS INSTRUCTIONBeverly Jaeger, Northeastern University Beverly K. Jaeger, PhD is a member of Northeastern University’s Gateway Team, a select group of full-time faculty devoted to the First-year Engineering Program at Northeastern University (NU). While she concentrates on first-year engineering courses and instructs across all engineering disciplines, Dr. Jaeger also teaches specialty courses in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NU in Digital Simulation, Facilities Planning, and Human-Machine Systems.Corey Balint, Northeastern University

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

examinationexposed several shortcomings in the topics covered in the curriculum, and also revealed thatapproximately 45% of the coverage of FE topics took place during the freshman year. Thisresult was of concern since passing the FE exam had been deemed as an important goal forgraduates of the program.During the 2006-2007 year, curriculum revisions were planned. New courses in material andprocesses, statics, mechanics of materials, and engineering economics were placed in thesophomore and junior years. For the freshman year, a re-evaluation of the goals for freshman-level courses was necessary, and included a review of the freshman programs at otherinstitutions. The goals that were agreed to among program faculty included: ≠ retaining an early

Conference Session

Special Session: Innovation through Improv

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lew Lefton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Page 15.706.3The analogy between temperature in annealed materials and creative energy in innovation is asimple logical concept that we plan to exploit in improving creativity in engineering. Inannealing, it is thermal energy that samples the states of the metal. In stochastic simulation, it isfluctuations in energy that sample the state of the simulated material. The creative energy thatallows the sampling of idea space is humor. The equivalence of humor and innovation is wellestablished. Edward de Bono points out that both humor and innovation require lateral thinkingthat jumps from one plane of thought to another. This transfer is the punch-line in a joke wheretwo disparate ideas are compared in a humorous way. In innovation, this transfer

Conference Session

A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee Stepler, Pennsylvania State University; Steve Garguilo, Johnson & Johnson Inc.; Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

station) and the networked system (Mashavu network); 2. Perform preliminary on-the-ground testing of the Mashavu stations, Mashavu network, and the business plan; and 3. Implement the system in a top-down manner and bottom-up manner and craft the final scale-up strategy based on lessons learned.Mashavu Teams: The development of Mashavu is tightly integrated into academics through theeplum model of student engagement with a number of courses working on various aspects of theventure.8 A one-credit seminar course grounds students enrolled in the various courses in thebasics of humanitarian engineering, user-centered design for extreme affordability, social

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

shoes, boots, or leather shoes are allowed in the lab. If you have long hair it should be combed back into a pony tail or gathered behind the head so as to not be caught in any lab equipment. A safety review will be held before each experiment or class project. Anyone not participating in the safety review will not be allowed to take part in the activity planned.”Fortunately, major disciplinary action was never required in any of the session, although someimmature behaviors had to be addressed and corrected. But these were minimal. It is believedthat once the expectations were set and understood by the students that they would comply, andgenerally this was indeed born out. The effort each day was to affirm the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gerlick, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University; Shane Brown, Washington State University; Michael Trevisan, Washington State University

Assessment Instruments Performance Factors (sample)Teamwork 1. Team Contract • Inclusive climate 2. Team Member Citizenship • Goal establishment 3. Team Processes • Work allocation 4. Teamwork Achieved • Internal communicationProfessional Development 5. Growth Planning • Analyzing information 6. Growth Progress • Collaborating 7. Professional Practices • Adapting to change 8. Growth AchievedDesign Processes 9

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

ElectricalEngineering and Mechanical Engineering Plans of Study. An overview of the course and it’splacement within a vehicle system option in electrical and mechanical engineering is outlined asa context for the data acquisition and control laboratory activities. Course instruction presentsvehicle data acquisition applications while including discussions on the operation and testing of ageneric electric vehicle drive train. An internal combustion vehicle and a vehicle chassisdynamometer are also used in the laboratory experience.A sample laboratory project and assessment discussion is presented. An assessment datasummary is also provided for the previous offering of the course along with the larger setting ofengineering professionalism data in electrical and

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

in communication graphics,problem solving and critical thinking is a primary aim of Design and CommunicationGraphics in the Irish second level system. In addition to this, students are providedwith an appropriate learning environment where they can plan, organise and presentcreative design solutions using a variety of skills, techniques and media [4]. Assessmentof the subject is in two components: A design assignment (worth forty percent ofmarks) that assesses students on elements that cannot be readily assessed through theterminal examination that is worth sixty percent of marks.Core to both components is the development of “Concept Driven Competencies”,where students are expected to develop an ability to engage in “metacognition”[18]where

Conference Session

Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

from its social, economic, and politicalcontexts and view it as a singularly technical venture also serves to remove the responsibility forthe use of these technological creations.A study of unintended consequences clearly links design, use, and responsibility issues. For the Page 15.526.2purposes of this paper, we will use Daniel Little’s definition of the term as “a result that cameabout because of deliberate actions and policies that were set in [motion] at an earlier time—soan unintended consequence is the result of deliberate action. But the outcome is not one of thegoals to which the plan or action was directed; it is ‘unintended

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Grant; Julie Trenor

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

to fully explain the incident and outcomes to ensure full facilitation of theCIT process. The researcher plans to use more “how?,” “why?” and “can you tell me more aboutthat?” type questions in the future to probe for additional details.Advantages The researchers experienced the following advantages with the CIT in this study: • The CIT framework allowed students to focus on the specific incidents of interest to the researcher. • The interview guide was well constructed. The CIT informed the phrasing of the questions and helped gain enough detail to visualize how knowledge or skill gained had influenced various engineering-related academic choices. • The academic choice definition sheet helped to define what was

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Caverly, Villanova University; Howard Fulmer, Villanova University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University; James O’Brien, Villanova University; Gerard Jones, Villanova University; Edward Char, Villanova University; Frank Mercede, Villanova University; Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Randy Weinstein, Villanova University; Joseph Yost, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

• Understand what engineers do and know the professional organizations • Be self-confident about studying engineering • Understand the importance of independent learningProfessional Skills • Understand the planning and managing of engineering projects by example • Understand “real-life” constraints in engineering • Understand the importance of teamwork and conflict resolution skills Page 15.994.5Technical Skills • Have improved logical and critical thinking skills, including organizing and documenting solutions • Understand the process of engineering problem solving through the core course micro- projects and homework exercises

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; David Lorch, University of Michigan; Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan; Guy Meadows, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

theM-STEM Academy include: ≠ Careful identification and selection of students, ≠ A pre-freshman, six-week, intensive, summer transition program, ≠ A “Living Community” program during the freshman year through which M-STEM students live in the same residence hall, ≠ Required advising and academic coaching that focuses on academic planning and success strategies as well as on dealing with personal challenges, ≠ Peer study groups, tutoring, and supplemental instruction, ≠ Mentoring and other professional development opportunities, ≠ Monthly “family meetings” where student cohorts and M-STEM staff discuss academic and personal opportunities, challenges, and strategies, ≠ Research opportunities during the

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Trainor, United States Military Academy; Daniel McCarthy, United States Military Academy; Michael Kwinn, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

alternative as appropriate. The results are presentedto decision makers for approval.The approved system solution is then implemented. Engineers have to plan for action anddevelop appropriate work breakdown structures in forming an engineering management plan.The systems solution is executed while employing appropriate quality control and measurementsystems to evaluate the implementation plan. Throughout implementation the systems engineerassesses the progress and implements appropriate control measures to ensure the systemcontinues to meet the intended objectives.The SDP is contained in a bubble of environmental factors because systems engineering is aholistic, multi-disciplinary process. Engineers need to explicitly consider the organizational

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

the Criterion 3(i)outcome in a way that goes beyond traditional ideas of continuing education. Applyingthe lessons learned from creative communities may help.What causes a place to become a creative center? How does innovation happen? If“creativity” is a behavior, which is how the field of psychology describes it, then can thisbehavior be learned? Can creativity be taught? Can it be assessed?Ideas for incorporating the lessons of creative communities into assessment plans fall intotwo categories: 1) design of the learning experience and 2) design of the performancecritera and assessment measures. Because these ideas are still at the work-in-progressstage, they are subjects for discussion more fully in a future paper. However, thefollowing

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Mary Bowden, University of Maryland at College Park; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Broadening Student Research Experiences Through a Summer Exchange Program across CampusesAbstractMaryland Space Grant Consortium (MDSGC) was one of the awardees of the NASA MinorityServing Institution Partnership Development program of 2009 – 2010. Facilitated by MDSGCleadership at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and active support from NASA Goddard SpaceFlight Center, faculty and undergraduate students at three member institutions of MDSGC havepartnered to implement a one year collaborative action plan to promote experiential learning andresearch efforts consistent with NASA’s strategic enterprises in space and earth sciences throughthis venture. Two of the participating institutions, University of Maryland Eastern Shore(UMES) and Morgan

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Pennsylvania State University-Erie, The Behrend College; Melanie Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

working drawings for the project. This includes creating detail and assembly drawings and the parts lists necessary to coordinate the drawings. 4. Manufacture parts to specifications. 5. Create supporting material, such as lesson plans, posters, MS PowerPoint, videos, and instructions that explain the project from the engineering principles behind the project through practical applications. 6. Present in a professional manner according to the venue (open house, conference, etc.)The class met one hour a week for project update reports. In addition to the weekly meetings thestudents were required to: 1. Present a mid-semester oral presentation to the MET faculty. 2. Create posters

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Hunley, Michigan State University; Joshua Whitman, Michigan State University; Seungik Baek, Michigan State University; Xiaobo Tan, Michigan State University; Drew Kim, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

movement of the intermediatestrip or reader. We plan to further investigate solutions to increase the physiological 11accuracy of the project while not drastically affecting building time or technicalcomplexity.AssessmentsBased on the results of Figures 4 and 5, we would like to assess the outcomes of theproject without the influence of other presentations. In this way, we plan to implement afull start-to-finish trial of the project, and determine if there are other areas of eitherconstruction or presentation that may be improved. Also to obtain a more clearunderstanding of students’ enjoyment while completing this project, we also plan to usethe five-level

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Thompson, Kansas State University; Ata M. Nazar, Kabul University

Tagged Divisions

International

size of the faculty.With significant increase in the number of faculty members additional office space will berequired. A plan has been developed in connection with the design for the renovation of thebuilding to improve the quality and quantity of faculty offices, including administrative officesfor the College and the Departments.The Faculty of Engineering has a modest library with about 8,000 reference books. The goal forthe engineering library is to establish an electronic/on-line library with engineering and scientificresearch and reference documents and a small collection of course reference texts. Several yearsago the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) established the Iraq VirtualScience Library. The Partnership

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Ken Thomas, University of South Florida; Jeffrey Cunningham, University of South Florida; Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University, and his PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. He has authored over a dozen papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Page 15.705.1Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving writing in civil and environmental engineeringcourses using CLAQWA, an online tool for writing improvementAbstractA required ABET student outcome of engineering programs is “communication” which,according to the American Society of Civil Engineers BOK means that a student can“Plan, compose, and integrate

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

time required?”This is an important question when a CC is about four hours from ASU. There are two solutions.One is to bring the CC students to ASU and the second is to use teleconferences or webcasts.Very successful trips have been made by a group of CC students travelling in vans to ASU for a Page 15.885.11half-day program. If a student can come early or stay later than the planned program for anappointment to meet with an academic advisor, then the visit is enhanced. The ASU programincludes introductions and short presentations from advisor, financial aid, scholarships,internship program, and career services representatives. A panel of

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studentmembers of WIT. The intent, from the beginning, was for this to be a student-run activity withfaculty members’ only role being that of taking care of administrative details. By having thestudents in charge of planning, they have a sense of ownership for the program. Additionally,many of the students involved were former and life-long Girl Scouts who have better ideas thanthe faculty members on how to reach girls in the middle school age group. It was decided thateach of the four engineering technology departments represented would develop a hands-onexperiment to be conducted in one of their laboratories. The program was first offered inFebruary of 2008 to a troop of 9 girls and has been offered five times since then. The studentsinvolved

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pembridge, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

,proficient, as an increase in intuitive teaching. Teachers begin to see trends in student learningexperience from one lesson to the next and are capable of altering their plans to accommodate a Page 15.1269.4better learning environment. Expert teachers exceed this level by performing arationally, byacting effortlessly and fluidly without much analysis while things are going smoothly in theclassroom.3 Experts utilize routines effectively, while maintaining the ability to alter lesson plansbased on the feedback from the students. Expertise is not normally reached until after year seven.According to Berliner, many teachers never progress past the