Paper ID #30845Reflection in Engineering Education: Advancing ConversationsDr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the Univer- sity of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering education, including how to support engineering students in reflecting on experience, how to help engineering educators make effective teach- ing decisions, and the application of ideas from complexity science to the challenges of engineering education.Kenya Z. Mejia, University of Washington Kenya Z. Mejia is a second year PhD
the author of many books and articles on education. His work broadly centers on K-20 education and the nexus of media, technology, humans, and society. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Reflective Faculty Peer Observation in EngineeringAbstractIt is now widely held that student evaluations of teaching provide an insufficient measure ofteaching effectiveness, particularly when they are the only metric used. One alternative measureis faculty peer observation. We have developed a novel faculty peer observation protocol focusedon self-reflection and formative feedback for STEM faculty. Engineering faculty have found theprotocol helpful and used the method to expand professional networks
Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Charles Xie c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Reflection in Time: Using Data Visualization to Identify Student Reflection Modes in DesignAbstract: In design, reflection is a central practice that helps designers evaluate past strategies,synthesis knowledge they’ve gained and plan future actions. For novice designers, developingreflection abilities may be particularly important as it may both help them develop this specificability and more broadly develop their design thinking abilities. However, the design process isfluid with distinct design stages that may happen in varying order and repeat or cycle in asequence unique to the
Paper ID #28554Using a Structured Approach to Reflective Journaling in EngineeringLeadership DevelopmentDr. John Donald P.Eng., University of Guelph John Donald, Ph.D., P.Eng., is an Associate professor at the University of Guelph with over 25 years experience in leadership roles in engineering consulting and post-secondary education. A past President (2017-18) of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (www.ceea-aceg.ca), John is focused on excellence in engineering teaching practice, engineering leadership development and engineering design practice.Dr. Paul C Hungler, Queen’s University Dr. Paul Hungler is an
Paper ID #28879Work in Progress: Embedded Ethical Inquiry and Reflection in aBiomedical Engineering CurriculumDr. Sharon Miller, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. Miller is the Undergraduate Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor of Biomedical Engi- neering at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). After earning her BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette), she earned her MS and PhD degrees at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). Her current roles include teaching, assisting in program assess- ment, student advising, and helping
Paper ID #28632Increasing Metacognitive Awareness through Reflective Writing:Optimizing Learning in EngineeringDr. Patti Wojahn, New Mexico State University As past Writing Program Administrator and current Interdisciplinary Studies Department Head, I have worked closely with academic departments interested in supporting the writing, communication, and aca- demic abilities of students. For many years, I worked with Integrated Learning Communities for at-risk, entry-level engineering majors, overseeing development and use of a curriculum adapted specifically for this group. I continue to analyze data from research studies
Paper ID #29422The Napkin Sketch Pilot Study: A minute-paper reflection in pictorial formCapt. Jes Barron, U.S. Military Academy Jes Barron is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from West Point (2009), a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University (2015), and a Master of Science degree in Underground Construction and Tunnel Engineering from Colorado School of Mines (2018). He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas. His research
students 71.4% 50.8% NA 46.5% 57.0%Classes with 50 or more students 12.5% 20.1% NA 1.5% 0.0%4-year graduation rate 40% 32% 3% 85% n/a6-year graduation rate 76% 64% 37% 90% n/aAcknowledgementsThe authors acknowledge the support provided by the National Science Foundation throughgrant NSF 1820888 and 1821439. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.ReferencesCheville, RA., 2019, “Pipeline
into circuits and communication links. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Measurement of the Effect of Interactive Questions in Lab Manuals on LearningAbstract -- This research paper will describe the results of an experiment in which two groups ofstudents in a laboratory class received different web-based lab manuals featuring interactivequestions, the treatment with many more interactive questions than the control. The hypothesiswas that asking students more questions would cause the students to reflect on the task at hand,which would in turn increase learning. This study was motivated by work on experientiallearning, particularly Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, which suggests that
Paper ID #30869Four Complications in Designing a Validated Survey to Gather Informationon Student Reactions to Reflection ActivitiesKenya Mejia, University of Washington Kenya Z. Mejia is a second year PhD student at the University of Washington in the Human Centered Design and Engineering program. Her work focuses on diversity and inclusion in engineering education focusing on engineering design education.Dr. Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the Univer- sity of Washington. She is interested in all aspects of engineering
. The typical number of problems the students wereasked to solve in both the mid and final exams were either three or four. Each of these problemshave a similar guide. Prior to the exams or during the exams, students were not instructed to gothrough the guides. During the final exam, students were asked to respond to the following twoopen-ended questions, and their reflection on the questions were assessed. 1. Do you normally go through the guide and the grading criteria included next to each problem before attempting the problem? 2. Write the advantages and disadvantages of including such a guide and grading criteria for each problem. The figure shows an aluminum and a steel rod that are fixed at the base and support a
embed social, political and economic context intoengineering education, particularly in engineering for sustainable community development, sothat engineers better understand the wider impacts that can result from their interventions. Onesuch method is the integration of reflective exercises within engineering course work.This paper traces the adoption of critical reflection as a core pedagogical strategy in anengineering management program focused on sustainable international development within oneUK university. Critical reflection, which stems from a critical scholarly tradition, asks us toquestion our assumptions, recognize the role that power plays in shaping our social reality, anduse reason to advance our emancipatory thinking and
through controlled implementations of evidence-based practices in the classroom. Dr. Bego has an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree from Columbia University, a Professional Engineering license in the state of NY, and a doctorate in Cognitive Science. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Turning the Tables on Partial Credit: Computer Aided Exam with Student Reflection for Partial Credit (CAESR4PC)AbstractThis full-length research paper describes a new type of exam, the Computer Assisted Exam withStudent Reflection for Partial Credit (CAESR4PC). CAESR4PC combines the automatic gradingof computer
Paper ID #31238Variations in Reflections as a Method for Teaching and Assessment ofEngineering EthicsDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Plus program. She has served as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning
with disabilities. She also leads STEM outreach activities for the UW community and local K-12 students involving toy adaptation for children with disabilities. Di- anne holds a PhD in Genetics from Duke University, and BS in Molecular Biology and BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Reflection to Promote Development of Presentation Skills in a Technical Communication Course (Classroom Application)IntroductionIn this Classroom Application, we document our implementation of reflection to help studentsgain confidence and improve their
Paper ID #31697Writing Good Reflection Questions: Testing Brookfield’s criticalincident questionnaires effectiveness in improving student learningDr. Elizabeth Payne Tofte, South Dakota State University Education: PhD, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. I am currently an Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture for the School of Design at South Dakota State University, specializing in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in interdisciplinary learning environments.Dr. Albena Yuliyanova Yordanova, South Dakota State University Education: University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa; Doctor of Technology with emphasis in
Paper ID #28590Assessment of Reflective and Metacognitive Practices for Electrical andComputer Engineering UndergraduatesDr. Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Samuel Dickerson is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engi- neering. His general research interests lie in the area of electronics, circuits and embedded systems and in particular, technologies in those areas that have biomedical applications. He has expertise in the design and simulation of mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems that incorporate the use of both digital and analog electronics, as well as
monitoring, design optimization, and historic struc- tures. He is also interested in the history of engineering and integrating the liberal arts into engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Closing the Homework Feedback Loop using Dual-Submission- with-Reflection Homework MethodologyAbstractHomework in engineering courses serves many purposes critical to student learning and success.For the students, homework provides an opportunity for concept and procedural practice withfeedback and correction, as well as support for the development and refinement of engineeringmental models. For the instructor, homework supplies insight on student progress
Paper ID #30333Critical Incident Assessment as a Tool to Reflect on Student’s EmotionalResponse During International ExperiencesMr. Matthew Korey, Purdue University Matthew Korey received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University (2011) where he studied the toxicity of various chemical compounds on hepatocytic cells. Matthew then joined the re- search groups of Dr. Jeffrey Youngblood and Dr. John Howarter at Purdue University in 2015 where he specialized in building a more robust understanding of sustainability in plastics through considering the full lifecycle of a product. For his work at Purdue
thinking skills of participants. We havegathered preliminary results based on a pre-post self-assessment of the information literacycourse (Course 1) and the writing course (Course 2). Students provided self-assessment of CTskills at the beginning of the course (pre-course assessment), and at the end of the course (post-course assessment). Students also provided a retrospective pre-test score, where they were askedto self-assess CT skills by reflecting back on their level of skill prior to taking the course.Students in Course 2 provided self-assessment of CT skills at the end of the course through aretrospective pre-test and a post-test. Matched sample T-tests were conducted to determinewhether there was a difference in students’ post-test skill
Paper ID #29682Enhancing Instruction by Uncovering Instructor Blind Spots from MuddiestPoint Reflections in Introductory Materials ClassesProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept
Paper ID #28530First-Year Engineering Students’ Interpretation of Curiosity in theEntrepreneurial Mindset Through Reflective PracticeCourtney A. LeMasney, Rowan University Courtney LeMasney is a second-year undergraduate at Rowan University pursuing a B.S. in Chemical En- gineering. During her time there, she has been awarded the Kupersmith and John D Cook III scholarship awards, and has expressed increased interest in fire protection and materials engineering.Hayley M. Shuster, Rowan University Hayley Shuster is a sophomore engineering student pursuing a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing at Rowan University. She
Paper ID #31562Fostering Reflective Habits and Skills in Graduate Engineering Educationvia the Arts and HumanitiesDr. Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University Having completed his Ph.D. through the University of Washington’s interdisciplinary Individual Ph.D. Program (see bit.ly/uwiphd), Ryan is now a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas Tech University. He currently facilitates an interdisciplinary project entitled ”Developing Reflective Engineers through Artful Methods.” His scholarly interests include both teaching and research in engineering education, arts & humanities in engineering, interdisciplinary
disconnect, we focused an in-depth analysis on discovering how students understood “teamwork” and their teamworkexperience in this course.RQ2: What are the major themes senior engineering students report about their teamworkexperiences in those capstone design projects? To understand what stood out to students in their teamwork processes, we iterativelyopen-coded their responses to the question of “What is the importance of working on a team forthis project?” The themes in student responses that reflected the importance of working on ateam included team coordination, simulation to real world, necessity, and the challenges (seeTable 3). Team coordination included communication, individual responsibility, efficiency,strengths and
Paper ID #29382Student Confidence and Metacognitive Reflection with Correlations toExam Performance in a FE Review Course in Chemical EngineeringSheima J. Khatib, Texas Tech University Sheima J. Khatib is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. She received her Ph.D. in Chemistry in the area of heterogeneous catalysis from the Au- tonomous University of Madrid. Apart from her interests in chemical engineering and finding sustainable paths for production of fuels and chemicals (for we she has received several grants including the NSF CAREER award), she is passionate
Paper ID #28966What will you do to help elementary students who struggle in theengineering design process? Analysis of teachers’ reflections.(Fundamental)Mr. Zachary Minken, Arcadia University Mr. Zachary Minken, High School Science Teacher, teaches Biology and Chemistry to 10th - 12th grade students. He is the Lead Coach of the School of the Future Robotics Team, which is a rookie team participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge. During the summer months, he is the Director of the iD Tech Camp based at the University of Pennsylvania, a summer program designed to teach students ages 7-17 about programming, physical