Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Into Results: A Guide to Selecting the Right Performance Solutions. Atlanta, GA.: CEP Press. 17. Shuman, L. J., Besterfield-Sacre, M. and J. McGourty, 2005, “The ABET Professionals Skills – Can they be taught? Can they be assessed?” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No. 1, pp. 41-56. 18. Hutchison, M.A., Follman, D. K., Sumpter, M., and Bodner, G. M. 2004. “Factors influencing the self-efficacy beliefs of first year engineering students.” Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 101. 1. 39-47. Page 13.505.13Sample Concept Inventory Questions1) In the figure shown below, the upper arm is fixed in a

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Paulik, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

attempting tosolve a problem for which they had not yet been given any instruction to see what behaviors theyactually exhibited in such situations. These observations were also conducted pre- andpost-course.In the focus groups, students were asked questions that addressed four themes: • Strategies: What are some strategies you use when you need to learn new concepts or apply concepts to a new problem? • Self-Efficacy: What do you do when you get stuck on a homework problem or project? • Group Benefits: If you study with other students, describe how you interact with group members when you study. • Novel Problems: How well do you do when the homework problem looks completely different from problems the