Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Javaid, Indiana State University; Maira Javaid, Indiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

experiments and whetherthey agree with the hypothesis: “Laboratory experiments help students understand theoreticalconcepts.” The data were obtained from students of two different institutions and covereddifferent courses taught over six years, which showed a consistency in student perceptions.KeywordsLaboratory, student perceptions, experiments, practical skills.IntroductionEngineering courses focus on practical learning through laboratory experiments. This isespecially true for undergraduate courses. Laboratory experiments open the door to learningtheoretical concepts through the practical skills required by their major. Soft skills ofcommunication and teamwork are also taught through laboratory experiments which helpstudents learn how to work in