Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lelanie Smith, University of Pretoria; Nadia Millis Trent P.E., University of Waikato

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

longevity of the project and the persistence andmotivation of participating students. In this paper, we use a reflexive lens to explore the evolutionarystages of the AREND project since 2014. We connect the project leader’s lived experience throughoutthis evolution to the theoretical underpinnings of co-curricular initiatives in higher education.Reflecting on the lessons learned during each stage, we provide an implementation framework forsimilar projects and offer long-term recurriculation guidelines for large cohorts.Keywords: Project/Problem based learning, Vertically Integrated Projects, Co-curricular,Professional skills, Experiential learning1. IntroductionThe Engineering School at University of Pretoria follows the Conceive, Design, Implement