Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 14: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, soteaching staff are dealing with larger workload [6], [8]. Consequently, they spend less timereflecting about curriculum and teaching practices [9], [10], and they resist to fulfillingadditional assessment requirements at a program level [4]. Besides lacking opportunities to reflect, most faculty lack opportunities to collectand analyze meaningful learning data due to the complexity of assessing student learningoutcomes on a program level [11]. To deal with this challenging but essential task,teaching staff rely on both quantitative (e.g., quiz results, test scores, mid-term students’satisfaction and end-of term evaluations) and qualitative data (e.g., open-ended responsesto end of term comments from students and colleagues) to identify

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 18: Student Learning and Problem Solving

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Assad Iqbal, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

thatproblem. They may instantly consider application of a particular formula and then look for clueswithin the available information that matches the variables in the formula. To be effectiveproblem-solvers, however, students must learn to construct accurate and appropriateunderstandings and knowledge about the relationships between task characteristics (i.e., purpose,structure, and components of tasks) and associated processing demands. This personalknowledge about the problem-solving task at hand is known as metacognitive knowledge abouttask (MKT) [13]. Ideally, the MKT helps students enact more effective self-regulation,particularly task interpretation processes. Students’ engagement on a task as a whole, includingtheir active and reflective

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 2: The Study of Identity in Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Bolton, Bucknell University; Kaela M. Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

others would also consider your recovery successful/unsuccessful? Why or why not? g. Has your event affected your future behavior? Based on their class section, participants were either given the “unsuccessful” recovery or“successful” recovery first, followed by the other option. This difference was implemented tomitigate the potential effects of the first failure type reflection on the answers for the other (i.e. anegative reflection could influence the next positive reflection). How an individual responds tofailure can give a good amount of information pertaining to the general trends of saidindividual’s motivation. For analysis of this qualitative data we used emergent thematic analysisto code and subsequently identify thematic

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Methods

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

participants about an activitythey enjoyed and how they learned in the settings outside the classroom for that activity.Students were then asked to reflect on how the learning in both the settings (ie. inside theclassroom and outside) were different or similar.For interviews at PriU we asked: “Tell me something you enjoy doing. How did you go about learning how to do that? (examples might be an instrument, sport, language, game, cooking, or other craft) How is learning for this activity the same as and different than learning in academic classes? What makes it different?”For interviews at PubU, we asked: “Tell me something you enjoy doing. How did you go about learning how to do that? (examples might be an

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Faculty Perspectives and Training

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ryan R. Senkpeil, Purdue Engineering Education; Elizabeth K. Briody Ph.D., Cultural Keys LLC; Edward F. Morrison, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

survey responses in light of studentgrades in the course. Each ILS dimension is scored on a (-11, 11) interval describing thespectrum between two extremes. For example, a score of (-11) on the ACT-REFdimension indicates a strong preference for active learning, while a score of (+11)suggests a deeply reflective learner. In this first phase of data analysis, we definemisalignment as the (student) – (instructor) ILS score across all four ILS dimensions. Assuch, we have 440 misalignment scores (4 ILS dimensions for each of 110 students), andall are integers on the interval (-22, 22)[1]. We also have dynamics course grade for eachstudent.Results—ILS MisalignmentWhen we consider all participants from both the faculty (nf = 33) and student (ns = 317

Conference Session

Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn R. Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Laura A. Robinson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Educational Research and Methods

arguments in the class Individual & team research assignments, culminating in a projectResearch & Inquiry report that includes attention to context and related approaches. Written and oral reflections on the experiences of takingReflection different perspectives, learning from sources, listening to various stakeholders 5Student Learning OutcomesDefining specific and measurable learning outcomes for such

Conference Session

Design Thinking and Creativity

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Elliott Spector, Oklahoma State University; Stan Carroll, Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

faultystrategy. Usually, their responses only reflect what a client has already seen, known and becomecomfortable with or else the responses are hopelessly vague on the order of: “Give me somethingI’ve never seen before.”The obstacles for innovation in such situations should be obvious. This situation in softwaredesign has its direct analogue in architectural engineering design. The architect or engineerreceives a program with space sizes and relationships, perhaps as well a statement oforganizational goals, and then is expected to turn these parameters into a design concept. Thelarge gap between the demands of basic functionality and the evolution of an artistically unifieddesign response make the conceptual and schematic phases of the design process

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research Practices and Community

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Jeremi S. London, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

of EER&I research, audiences that need to be aware of the impact onengineering education, potential systematic processes for documenting impact, and plans forpiloting some processes for documenting impact. Metrics ranged from the relativelystraightforward measures of the number of engineering education programs and productivity ofthose programs and individual researchers, which could be expected to have impact, to the moresubtle changes in attitude toward EER&I and extent of implementation of the results of EER&Iresearch, which would reflect the impact. Some of those subtle changes include attitudes towardwho can/should be an engineer and how the engineering culture, and courses, can change tobroaden participation in engineering

Conference Session

Building Communities for Engineering Education Research

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Robin Adams, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

the questions were posed by astranger on an elevator ride), a teaching philosophy, and a research philosophy. Each statementwas developed through a series of revision cycles, starting with auto-biographical reflections(ABRs). ABRs provided an (1) entry point for discussing ideas about engineering education andlocating identities within an engineering education landscape and (2) an initial framework fororganizing current views and exploring future ideas. An example of an ABR is presented below:ABRII: Teaching EngineeringWrite a reflection on your ideas about teaching engineering. Your reflection should clearly address thesequestions:• What are features of effective engineering education instruction (e.g. in or out of the classroom, at a

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariafé Taeví Panizo, James Madison University; John Hollander, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Robin D. Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

developing students‘ autonomy), SocialReconstructionism (in which teaching encourages students to become critical and activethinkers), and Enterprise (in which teaching involves equipping students with skills required tothrive in their respective fields. Within each of these contexts, engagement is not only definedslightly differently each time, but the way the faculty are presupposed to lead the studentstowards engagement is different as well. In another interesting study, Rotter20 found thatcommon perceptions of average students in different majors vary greatly in terms of perceivedvalues and personality characteristics. This reflects not only the general tendencies of studentswho gravitate towards each major, but also shows how the faculty in

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nicola Wendy Sochacka, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4659: CHALLENGES TO ENSURING QUALITY IN QUALITA-TIVE RESEARCH: A PROCEDURAL VIEWDr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Joachim Walther is an Assistant Professor of engineering education research at the University of Geor- gia (UGA). He is Co-director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from en- gineering, art, educational psychology, and social work. His research interests span the formation of students’ professional identity, the role of reflection in engineering learning, and interpretive research methods in engineering education. He was the first international recipient of the ASEE

Conference Session

Assessing Student Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Ohio Northern University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 22.1157.6For this study, a semi-structured interview protocol was employed in order to obtain a measureof consistency among the interviews, with each interview lasting approximately 60 minutes. Theprotocol was designed to allow the participants to talk about their previous experiences withprogramming in a general sense in order to prime them for the reflection needed to answer thein-depth questions about their understanding23. This is a key component in conducting aphenomenographic research study, as it is only through this process of reflection that theparticipant is able to fully articulate their experience or understanding, especially if thephenomenon under investigation is a specific event or experience. However, reflection is a

Conference Session

Special Session: Moving Towards the Intended, Explicit, and Authentic: Addressing Critical Misalignments in Engineering Learning within Secondary and University Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell J. Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy C. Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas Dean McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy K. Atwood, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

and Self-Objectives; examinations) Assessment andPresentations) Self-Reflection Items)In the set up to the Are students Are the students Is the teacherlesson or within the directed to actively assessed in a way presented withmaterials presented connect math and that allows them to materials in trainingduring the lesson, science concepts to demonstrate that wouldare math and science engineering connections of math explicitly connectconcepts explicitly concepts in their and science

Conference Session

Tools to Enhance Student Learning of Undergraduate Engineering Content

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sheena Miao Ying Tan, Simon Fraser University; Taco Niet Ph.D., P.Eng., School of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Simon Fraser University; Kamaria Kuling, Simon Fraser University

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Educational Research and Methods

usingWeBWorK prelab problems to support students’ learning. Specifically, our study seeks toaddress the question: What is the impact of the WeBWorK prelab problem sets on students’preparedness for lab sessions, students’ learning and students’ engagement during labsessions?(Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the course was moved entirely online and the format andthe structure of the original lab sessions implemented were affected. Although the shifts inthe format and structure may not fully reflect the usual state of the original lab sessions andthe corresponding observations, the study was carried out mostly as planned.)Utilizing Online Homework SystemsOne of the key advantages of online homework systems is that students can receiveimmediate feedback

Conference Session

Applied Frameworks

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University; Joel Raymond Hood, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Derrick S. Harkness, Utah State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

of user-centereddesign (UCD) and human-computer interaction (HCI) during the mid to late 1990s. Unlikesimple descriptions of real people, personas are fictional, “hypothetical archetypes” [1]constructed from purposeful research about product users. Personas help to communicate thegoals, values, needs, and actions of targeted users and to develop empathy and interest for usersduring early stage design. Scenarios are narrative descriptions (i.e., “stories”) of “typical andsignificant” user activities that help designers define specific product features that reflect a userfocus [2]. Today, use of both personas and scenarios are widely recognized; designers mayimplement personas and/or scenarios in the context of product usage models that enable

Conference Session

Instrument Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timeri K. Tolnay, Colorado School of Mines; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Jennifer Zoltners Sherer, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

teachers normally do when they have high expectations for a student. In effort-based schools, it is standard practice with all students. (Retrieved from http://ifl.pitt.edu/index.php/who_we_are/principles_of_learning).Our work at Mines is intentionally designed to increase student discourse and active learningopportunities in the classroom and thus socialize intelligence.We built our tool to target observable practices that relate to active learning and socializingintelligence. We cannot observe what thoughts students are thinking, nor can one observer hearwhat students are discussing in small groups. Our tool, consequenctly, focuses on what actionsand behaviors reflect high levels of engagement and cognitive demand. For

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. Sullivan-Green, San Jose State University; Ravisha Mathur, San Jose State University; Andrew Hale Feinstein, San Jose State University

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Educational Research and Methods

and opportunity to participate in reflective practice. Implementing a flippedapproach requires a change in and re-envisioning of the traditional classroom; faculty arechallenged not only in their approaches to teaching, but also in the time it takes to deliver aflipped classroom (i.e., developing out-of-class content and substantive in-class activities).Developing sustainable Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) may be one effective approach toaddressing these challenges. In higher education, FLCs have recently received attention as a wayto increase faculty support and increase collaboration and cohesiveness within disciplines (Ward& Selvester, 2012). FLCs can be defined as a small group of faculty (and professional staff) whoengage in a

Conference Session

Graduate Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Andrews, Aston University; Robin Clark, Aston University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

questions were based upon Tinto’s (1987, 2010)work and divided into two areas: drivers and barriers to university: preferences andexpectations of study [15, 16]. The questions were built around “Agreement Likert Scales” andpresented in a matrix fashion.The findings of the study are presented in tabular format utilising descriptive statistics basedupon percentages. The reason for this is reflective of the research philosophy that underpinsthe project; it is important that the findings and outputs are fully accessible to a range ofcolleagues including non-academic support staff. 2.2 SamplingTwo different cohorts were sampled, the first comprising 150 students on a ‘GeneralEngineering Foundation Programme’ at pre-undergraduate level, the

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 23: Courses and Research on Communication

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

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Educational Research and Methods

foreign students is diverse,thus, insight around these needs is a starting point for developing communication programs thatsuccessfully provide value.Literature ReviewFew studies specifically examine the communication needs of graduate engineering students oridentify resources and training efforts that address these needs. Nonetheless, academics andpractitioners alike seem to agree that engineering graduate students are faced withcommunication challenges reflective of the complexity of the material that they mustdisseminate, and thus would benefit from supportive efforts to hone their skills.Many guides and textbooks are available to help teach the international student population inU.S. universities in general, but less is specifically geared to

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Anderson Arbogast, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

their part of speech.We will be focusing on the Uber Index (Figure 3) developed by 5 that highlights certain featuresof communication of an individual as a reflection of lexical diversity. Lexical diversity can beseen as measure for how varied the structure of speech is and this category of assessment hassignificant research history within the field of linguistics. This indicator reflects lexical diversityby relating the total number of lexical words used (T) in a text sample with the number of uniquelexical words used (N). Figure 3: Uber Index 5.This index was chosen for analysis because the Uber Index is seen as as a better representation oflexical diversity for texts of varying length than other similarly

Conference Session

Student Success III: Affect and Attitudes

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

response to self-reported vulnerabilities and concerns of engineeringstudents. This paper presents data from practical efforts to identify and mitigate anxiety amongengineering students. A group of twenty-seven engineering and engineering technology studentswho were part of a scholarship program was asked to submit journal entries in which theyreflected on their fears and anxieties related to their participation in their degree program.Prominent themes which emerged from student reflection included time management and itseffects on academics and social activities, the likelihood of degree completion and success inengineering-specific coursework (e.g. senior capstone projects), and aspects of life followinggraduation such as handling accumulated

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matilde L. Sanchez-Pena, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

, proposing a conceptualmodel of the factors that influence global competency levels, and also identifies the baselinelevels of global competency for benchmarking. The resulting conceptual model and globalcompetency measures will be useful toward larger scale inquiries to evaluate how participationin study abroad programs, international experiences, culturally-relevant curricula, and otherrelated activities can contribute to changes in students’ ability to work in diverse environments.The Miville-Guzman Universality-Diversity Scale short form (MGUDS-S) measures the“universe-diverse orientation” construct, which “reflects an attitude of awareness of both thesimilarities and differences that exist among people”2. Higher MGUDS-S scores have

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 16: Faculty Development and Teaching Contexts

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sivakumar Krishnan, Vishnu Educational Development and Innovation Center

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Educational Research and Methods

and Self-management Relaxation exercise Learning misconceptions Teaching Practice Small Group Activity Course Learning Teaching Practice Individual Reflection Outcomes followed by review Bloom’s Taxonomy Teaching Practice Small Group Activity Effective Teaching Teaching Practice -- Course Design -Syllabus Course Planning -- Course Design – Session Course Planning Individual Reflection Plans, Good Questions followed by review Instructional Design Learning Theory -- Framework Active Learning Methods Active Learning Activity design in small

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma; Deborah Trytten, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods

work builds upon results presented in the Annals of Research in Engineering Education [23-25]. The personal reflections that were solicited for AREE, were specific to the production of theJEE paper that the invitation was based on. This paper provides a broader perspective thatfocuses on the development of the entire research team instead of just the process of developinga single paper. We’ll present the description of the evolution of the research team as a series oflessons learned. Lesson 1 – Embrace new ways of thinking about the world – paradigms, methodologies, andtheoretical frameworksLike many engineers (and other non-social scientists), we were trained and previously practicedin a positivist paradigm, the underlying basis of the

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, E2RG

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 24.576.3Students are introduced to a range of concepts that have been captured in the literature,including: models of innovation processes,2 roles in innovation,3 factors that influencecreativity4, 5 and innovation skills that can be practiced.6During the opening lecture, the students are also introduced to the mental models ofinnovation experts1 and the Framework for Organizing Mental Models of Contributors toInnovation from earlier work (Figure 1.) As they will be hearing from experts throughoutthe course, this framework is offered as a tool to help focus and organize listening,questioning and their written reflections on individual seminars. From an educationalperspective, this “innovation fishbone” is a type of “advance organizer” to

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia L. Frye, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

based on an assessment of relatedliterature in other knowledge domains and with other research methods by a multidisciplinaryteam of experts in the fields of personal epistemology, student development, qualitative research,and civil engineering. Development of a protocol was necessary for this study in order to addressissues of domain specificity not covered by previous research and to fit the qualitative methodsutilized. The statements were designed specifically to elicit direct responses about students’domain-specific personal epistemologies. Participants were then asked to explain the reasoningbehind the acceptance or rejection of each statement in order to allow them to reflect upon theirbelief statement. Between the two extensive

Conference Session

The Role of Peers in Promoting Learning and Persistence

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Keilin Jahnke, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Samantha Lindgren, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering course in which this method originates, students prepare a 15-minute lesson to teach a small group of their peers. These lessons are not one-sided studentpresentations. Students must apply the creative process to an educational context and developlessons that include pertinent content in an engaging activity and a mechanism for summativeassessment (e.g., discussion, individual or group quiz, quality of activity outcome). To furtherunderstand the effectiveness of this instructional activity in terms of student engagement andoutcomes, student self- and peer-assessments are qualitatively analyzed. Findings indicate thatstudents were reflective, consistent, and fair graders who reported high levels of studentengagement both in their own, and

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Banzaert, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; David Wallace, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

the integration of academic subjectmatter with service to the community in credit-bearing courses, with key elements includingreciprocity, reflection, coaching, and community voice in projectsiv. Reflective activities helpstudents process their experience and gain insight into the service they perform, the concepts thatthey are reinforcing, and the connection between the twov,vi,vii. When S-L is used effectively inan academic class, students typically benefit in a number of important ways, includingmotivation for learning, teamwork, communication, synthesis of multiple technical concepts,understanding of engineering ethical responsibilities, and civic engagementi,ii,iii.As shown in Table 1, S-L can help educators to fulfill ABET Criterion 3

Conference Session

Graduate Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa A. Tsugawa-Nieves, University of Nevada, Reno; Heather Perkins, North Carolina State University; Blanca Miller, University of Nevada, Reno; Jessica Nicole Chestnut, North Carolina State University; Cheryl Cass, North Carolina State University; Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno

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Educational Research and Methods

of the adapted questions were reworded to reflect the graduate experience, such asreplacing “engineering degree program” with “Ph.D.”. Additionally, previous questions relatedto engineering problem solving were refocused to align with the EDS experience. As little workhas been done in this area, the authors deemed it necessary to explicitly focus on the perceivedgraduate experience, rather than leveraging persistent conversations about graduate educationthat are often built heavily on myth 1​​ and stereotypes.​14Data analysisThe analytical process for an IPA requires becoming familiar with the participants and thenengaging in three annotative processes. To become familiar with each participant’s voice andstory, the analysts listen to each

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 15: Perspectives on Engineering Careers and Workplaces

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Becka Morgan, Western Oregon University; Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W Hislop, Drexel University

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Educational Research and Methods

are supported by communities that focus on developing software to solve societal challenges and improve the human condition. These projects provide rich opportunities for computing students to practice and learn both technical and professional skills. In addition, the transparency of HFOSS projects provides students with an opportunity to create a portfolio of their contributions to real- world projects. This paper reports on three different undergraduate courses where students learned by participation in an HFOSS project. The paper provides an overview of each class and description of results. Student reflective writing about their class experiences was used to gather unstructured observations about the student experience and learning. This