Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

having thefreedom to engage through a thought process from theory, design, execution, and reflection. 1. In what way did this course enhance your learning of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer? 2. What do you consider advantages and disadvantages of active learning (open ended) as have been done in this class? Advantages (Strengths)- Disadvantages (challenges) – 3. How would you compare canned laboratory exercises versus active learning process? Page 22.1005.154. How did the fact that you were developing an experiment for others affect what you learnt and how you considered your design?5. What type preparation did

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

roadtransfer and they will have opportunity for reflection in their learning portfolio where they willreflect on three problems for high road transfer.Uncover the hidden game- Several strategies will be used to make the implicit explicit. Studentswill be given authentic tasks like the open-ended problem assessment for the third learning goal.In addition, I will use narrated modeling to help students discover the underlying rules of theproblems. Scaffolding will be used to help students to surface previously learned material that isrelevant to the problem being worked. Again, students will have a chance to articulate the stepswhen they present a problem as a group. Finally, students will be able to reflect on their processin their learning

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Ryan, California State University, Northridge

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

decisions is also a concern, which is reflected in the ratingsfor the “Analysis” criterion. Students often fall in love with modern computational tools likeFEA and don’t pay enough attention to fundamentals. Use of basic tools like free body diagramsto obtain the design loads on a part is critical for proper mechanical design; the FEA results froma beautifully meshed part means nothing if the boundary conditions are not realistic.Looking past the numbers, it was interesting to see the types of design experiences that are nowavailable to our students as they move through the curriculum. Since the author has taught seniordesign for a number of years, this project review process made it abundantly clear that the newdesign stem of courses will continue

Conference Session

New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan B. Swithenbank, US Coast Guard Academy; Thomas William DeNucci, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

objectives for thispaper was to document the details of what we did to implement the flipped classroom, includingdetails such as software choices, video length, and topic used. Here are the things that we learnedand wished that we had known when we started this. 1. Do not be afraid to try new things. When Prof. DeNucci, first brought this idea to Prof. Swithenbank, she was not excited about this. It was new and different, but after further reflection, she thought “why not give it a try?” This may work for you and it may not, but it was definitely worth trying. We would use this method again after trying it while incorporating some of these lessons learned. 2. Preparation will reduce the amount of time it takes to produce the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland; Christopher H. Morrell, Loyola University Maryland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

;  one or more example problems;  a short, multiple-choice “concept” quiz to test understanding (2-3 questions);  a group problem-solving exercise; and  a short, multiple-choice “attention” quiz to assess final understanding (2-3 questions).A mapping of these items and activities to the four elements of Kolb’s cycle (concreteexperience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation) isgiven in Reference 14.The developers have recommended a detailed implementation strategy for using their materialsin a 50-minute class14. After quickly running into time constraint problems, the first author ofthis paper modified this strategy as follows

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

determining a student’slearning preference, the VARK test serves as a catalyst for reflection by the student3. Thestudent takes a simple 13-question test that is aimed at discovering how they prefer to receiveand process information.After taking the test, the student receives a “preference score” for each of four areas. The firstarea is Visual (V). This area indicates how much the student prefers to receive informationfrom depictions “of information in charts, graphs, flow charts, and all the symbolic arrows,circles, hierarchies, and other devices that instructors use to represent what could have beenpresented in words.” The second area is Aural (A). This area indicates the student’s preferencefor hearing information. The third area is Read/Write (R

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James D. Carrico, University of Mary; Javad Anjum, University of Mary; Audra Anjum, Ohio University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

examines the effectiveness of interprofessional project-based service learning (PBSL)experience in fostering a deep orientation to learning, and professional skills (especiallycommunication and teamwork). Learning orientation describes a student’s attitude towards andmotivation for studying. It is desirable that engineering students adopt a so-called deep learningorientation, emphasizing understanding as well as reflection on the applicability of course contentand the transferability of learning experiences to professional settings 5 . The need for a focus onprofessional skills has been emphasized since the 1990s due to the preponderance of engineeringjobs being in commercial industry, where the ability to function as part of a cross

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachal E Thomassie, Texas A&M University; Kathryn Kirsch, Pennsylvania State University; Eric R Marsh, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

takeaway from the junior-level course comes in a personal reflection of thestudent’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (also known as a SWOT analysis).The discussion in this particular module begins with an analysis of skills (personal strengths) thatare valued by potential future employers [12]. Then, the focus shifts to a discussion on whyidentifying strengths alone is insufficient when considering what the students can offer futureemployers. The SWOT analysis is meant to imbue a stronger understanding of the externalfactors in students’ lives that can help, or perhaps hinder, them in the future.In the senior year course, the focus is on professional development: students revisit their careerplans, study ethics, learn responsible

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S. Lamancusa, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

 (verbal, written, electronic)  5) Reinforce and improve CAD/Solid Modeling skills  6) Develop and practice skills in project planning, budget management, resource allocation  and scheduling  7) Instill a philosophy of professional and ethical behavior  8) Provide guidance in applying engineering principles to open‐ended problems  9) Provide an introductory knowledge of business practices, economic viability,  environmental sustainability, and the social consequences of technology  Most of our students are not as abstract or reflective as the typical professor, and learn moreeffectively in more active modes. Dale 6 reports that after two weeks, people generallyremember 10% of what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent A Nelson, Northern Arizona University; Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

design the experiments.These grades reflect how grading was done on the project. If the students failed to develop acomprehensive experimental program for the project, the design portion of the grade was heavilyimpacted while the experimental procedure and data analysis and interpretation were notimpacted. Page 22.42.9Figure 1. ANOVA test results for students’ ability to design an experiment, conduct an experiment and, analyze and interpret data.Grades for the open-ended solar design project were also compared to the grades assigned to thefully structured/step-by-step laboratories assigned as part of the course. A

Conference Session

Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jenna Elizabeth Stolzman, Grand Valley State University; Sanjivan Manoharan, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

school is right for them, and also promote professionaldevelopment of the faculty member. It is recommended that higher education institutes promoteindependent studies to improve their visibility while faculty, especially at teaching institutes, useit as a vehicle to continue to engage in fundamental research for professional development. Theparagraph below is the reflection written by the student at the culmination of this study.“Through this independent study, I gained invaluable experience with applying theory to a real-life scenario through modifying/improving the dimple(s) based on the flow structure studiedusing computational methods. Upon commencement of the study, I had limited experience usingCAD software and no experience in executing

Conference Session

Computation Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Muzammil Arshad, Texas A&M University; Rebecca R. Romatoski, St. Ambrose University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

studentlearning and success in engineering courses for all modes of learning including the traditionalFace-to-Face, hybrid and online modes of learning. It can further be concluded that the samecourse structure can be confidently used for all engineering courses as well as science courses,thereby, helpful for all STEM related courses.At St. Ambrose, both self-reflection of instructor and student feedback mid-course and end ofcourse evaluations were very positive. Additionally, the grades of students were high andmeasured effort and understanding.The instructor solicited formal anonymous feedback in the middle of the semester in addition tothe required end of course evaluations. The mid-course feedback from electronics students wasthe best out of the last

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Pedagogy I - Best Teaching Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Patrick Alan Linford, U.S. Military Academy; James E. Bluman, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy; John R. Rogers, U.S. Military Academy; Brian J. Novoselich, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

modified so as to reflect a corrected understanding ofthe concept. In-line corrections are preferred, which usually requires the student to space theiroriginal work out appropriately, and neatness is rewarded. If the original submission is almostcompletely worked, the “correction” largely becomes an aided rework of the problem. At thispoint, copying of the solution is possible, but discouraged. In such a situation, the student wouldget a very low grade on the original submission and then get a very high grade on the “corrections”portion of their submission. Given the weighting between each assignment, the overall grade isstill failing. In either case, the first part of the grading is to assign a score to the correctionsthemselves based on how

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen McClain, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

associated with Dr. Evil’s Secret Lair Facility.The students, in groups of three, were asked to design the boiler, one air-handling unit, and thepiping system; select an appropriate pump; and perform a Hardy-Cross system simulation toverify system operation.The project assignment for ME 455 is different from the project assignments in the basicengineering science courses in that it is divided into a letter from a fictional company and adesign packet. This division reflects the fact that most senior-level engineering studentsunderstand the importance of their design classes and their relationship to their future practice.Most senior-level students do not require fictional pretenses to engage them with their designprojects. The letter with fictional

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

middle of the 20th Centurydesigned to emphasize theoretical content reflecting a postwar embrace of science byengineering programs. A glaring exception is perhaps Olin College, which opened in fall 2002to an inaugural freshman class www.olin.edu/about_olin/olin_history.asp after creating andtesting “an innovative curriculum that infused a rigorous engineering education with businessand entrepreneurship as well as the arts, humanities and social sciences. They developed a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach that better reflects actual engineering practice.”Many feel that the transition from engineering applications to fundamental engineering sciencehas been unfortunate and that experiential learning should form the backbone of engineering

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Kathryn Marie Youngblood, University of Georgia; Doug Brouillard, Eaton Corp. Supercharger; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, educational psychology, and social work in the context of fundamental educational research. Dr. Walther’s research program spans interpretive research methodologies in engineering edu- cation, the professional formation of engineers, the role of empathy and reflection in engineering learning, and student development in interdisciplinary and interprofessional spaces. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Deepening student understandings of engineering dynamics principles through industry-inspired, problem-based learning activitiesAbstractThis paper describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of project-based learning(PBL

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhee Kim, Texas A&M University; Matilda (Tillie) Wilson McVay, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

students’ learning level can become higher in Bloom’s Taxonomy. We emphasizedsurveying the students before and after the demonstrations with discussions to get students moreactively involved in the demonstrations. Thus the demonstrations combined with surveysencouraged them to reflect on the concepts they were learning. Our survey questions weredeveloped to improve conceptual thinking and qualitative judgment aspects of the topics versuscalculation of values.Instructors need to understand that students have different learning styles to facilitate theirlearning [17]. For example, some students prefer explanations of theory before exposed topractice and others respond well when practice is connected to theory. Thus, it is important forinstructors to

Conference Session

Teams, Capstone Courses, and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Adrian Joseph Villicana, University of Kansas

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

student.Each class began with the same two-stage reading quiz as was done in Fall 2014 semester(described above). The second activity, team development, required approximately five minutesand consisted of two questions for team discussion. The first question was an icebreaker,designed to be easy to answer and help the teams engage in conversation. The second questionwas designed to focus on team function and cause reflection on attributes of a team. A sample ofquestions used for each question type is provided in Table 1. After approximately four minutesof team discussion, the instructor asked a subset of the teams to quickly report to the class arepresentative answer to each question, and occasionally followed up with a brief discussion onthe

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; C. Cy Yavuzturk, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

institution, include Calculus II and Calculus-basedphysics II. Select topics, as described in the mechanical engineering departments’ coursedescription include:  Theoretical and applied classical engineering thermodynamics of non-reacting substances;  The first and second laws  The properties of ideal and real substances  Gas mixtures  The behavior of closed and open systems for reversible and irreversible processes  Thermodynamic cyclesLearning outcomes can be generated which reflect, and build on these topics. Sample learningoutcomes include but are not limited to:  Know the units, symbols and vocabulary of thermodynamics  Use traditional thermodynamic tables and diagrams as well as software-based tables to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Heidi Reuter

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

variety ofaesthetic issues in the form of practical and creative assignments. The course consists oflectures on photography skills, fluid physics, visualization techniques, critique sessions, and aguest lecture. Assignments consist of images paired with written technical reports, and self-reflection sessions to learn "effective communication" skills. Other course objectives evaluatedthrough students’ assignments and projects are "creative thinking" and "integrative thinking".Some samples of student works are presented. This course proved to be very successful inattracting all students (male and female) in both engineering and non-engineering majors.IntroductionThere has been a great interest in bridging the science and art in recent. Three

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Lopa Bakrania, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

difference between the traditional and the online offering. The absence of anynoticeable difference in learning outcomes is an important baseline for the effectiveness of theonline course. The indirect measures based on student surveys reflected a similar endorsement ofthe online approach. Besides the learning outcomes, the exercise of transforming an existingface-to-face course to online delivery, highlighted: effective transition strategies, assignmenttypes, and engagement methods to build a successful course. This case study proposes a stagedtransition to test lecture content and assignments within a traditional lecture-based setting. Theoutcomes of this work provide valuable guiding principles for the engineering educationcommunity considering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, Carnegie Mellon University; Karim Heinz Muci-Kuchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Walelign Messele Nikshi, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

keepin mind that these are only proof-of-concept prototypes that don’t reflect all the details of thefinal product envisioned by the teams. The left-hand image in Figure 6 shows a concept with asmall camera that works with a receiver for Android phones. The students turned the cameraon/off using the PS3 controller in the hardware kit. The design also had a projectile launcher(adapted from a toy) that fired a single projectile in the hood. The projectile launcher wascontrolled using a servo.The right-hand image in Figure 6 shows a concept that used a track-type design for locomotion.This team ran into some issues with power consumption (they chose motors that required morecurrent than the hardware stack could supply). Like the first team, this

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnes Germaine d'Entremont P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Juan Abelló P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

because we expect there will be limited problemscreated in these topic areas compared to the more fundamental topic areas. In the future, theymay be expanded or sub-divided as needed.Keywords strategySearchable keywords can be added to each WeBWorK problem header, and may reflect aspectsof the problem beyond the subject-chapter-section terms. Because the exact keywords candepend on the specific content of the question, we did not attempt to create a comprehensive list,but rather to provide some suggestions for how they might be organized.We suggest that the keyword list could be developed like a faceted taxonomy. A facetedtaxonomy is a “controlled vocabulary that is divided into multiple sub-sets”3. They are oftenfound on e-commerce sites, where

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly McVey, University of Kansas; Carl W. Luchies, University of Kansas; Camilo Giraldo, University of Kansas; Logan Sidener, University of Kansas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

numerical answers, and g)reflect on the answer. Parts a, b, and c together were worth 2/10 points. Part d was worth 4/10 points, parte was worth 3.5/10 points, and part g was worth 0.5/10 points. To create the problems, GTAs browsedseveral dynamics books to understand the typical types of problems used, and then created problemssimilar in scope and content and that addressed the learning objectives within each chapter. Thehomework solution template was designed to force students to utilize the problem-solving approach theinstructor was working to develop. For instance, students had to draw a diagram of the system, whichsometimes seems unnecessary to students early in the course because the problems are straightforward.However, forcing the student

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

goals. It is important to define achievable and reasonable rubrics thatthe students can follow and achieve successfully. Those rubrics can be structured as theobjectives of the project that should reflect a safe and successful environment where students are encouraged to participate instead of feeling embarrassed. It should promote an interesting andrelevant experience, as well, where the students are allowed to fully engage in a professional roleto fulfill the goal they are working on.In this paper, two project-based activities are discussed along with their impact on sophomoreand junior students’ performance. The new structured course grades were compared totraditionally taught class environment grades. The comparison allowed assessment of

Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanie N. Abdelmessih, California Baptist University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

retirement plan or layoff, new faculty.The tenured faculty elected to cut the pension plan, which was latter restored in full.ManagementType of management reflects directly on the Dean, and Chair, but could also be a reflection ofProvost and President’s policies. Micromanagement and too many rules can hinder anycreativity or progress. An incompetent manager, who says no just to show his/her command,loses the respect of the faculty, and their enthusiasm. The Chair/Dean must be supportive, bysupportive does not mean give sweet vague words, with no real support. Support needs to be byaction, and fighting for his/her faculty, where it counts, not by the manager’s account. Most ofthe tenure of the author at that University, there was a visionary

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Deborah S. Munro, University of Portland; Shazib Z. Vijlee, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Page 26.903.12for a bicycle, and automated blinds that open or close based on the brightness outside. 11Instructor Assessment: Many components of design are addressed, but the course stressesdeveloping student creativity. Gathering information leads to appropriately set goals, andstudents are encouraged to reflect on how their research shapes the objectives, criteria, andconstraints. Students are assessed on the appropriateness of their projects both in the context ofthe issue they are addressing and in the relevance to the course. The instructor believes thatpedagogical improvements can be made in-part by making students more aware of how variousproject tasks relate to design. Starting this term

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions II: Communication and Transdisciplinary Pedagogies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Daniel J. Fox, U.S. Military Academy; Robert M. Wendel, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

training, independent of teacher experience. This post-session surveysought to gather demographic information to aid in understanding the participant’s particularteaching experience and nonverbal communication training.Results and DiscussionEach participant’s response was compared against the sample population and against thestudent’s report confidence to identify whether overall nonverbal message discrepancies exist.The results of the expert and participant responses are provided in Table 2.The percentages calculated in each row reflect the portion of the population that correctlymatched their assessment (either confident or non-confident) with the students reportedconfidence for an individual video clip. Notably, there is a significant range in

Conference Session

Flipped Classrooms in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Wessling, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sarah A Roller, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

to the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) evaluatorswhen they reviewed the college, which had potential to reflect negatively on the department. Theprofessor responded that only 10% of the students had voiced concerns, and that did not seemlike an unreasonable number.Seven weeks into the semester, several students wrote a critically reflective letter outlining theirconcerns about the flipped classroom structure. This was addressed to the chair of thedepartment, the associate dean of the college, the dean of the college and the president of theuniversity. The concerns were: 1) no notice prior to registration was given that the class wouldbe flipped, 2) the online videos allowed no face-to-face interactions among the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daigo Misaki, Kogakuin University; Xiao Ge, Stanford University; Takuma Odaka, Kogakuin University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

evaluation, engineering educators who fail to reflect ontheir own cultural perspectives may understate the importance of conflicts and instead favorrespectful, harmonious cooperation. However, task conflicts, when modulated well, can function assources of creativity and innovation, a necessary engine in the early, diverging phase of innovation[17]. We believe that it is important to enable Japanese students to learn both collaboration andcooperation with people from diverse backgrounds.Given the complexity of teamwork and its context dependency, we believe that a simple rubric asproposed by JABEE is not enough. It is necessary to develop a method to measure teamwork learningwhile taking into consideration the cultural context of the