Conference Session

Dynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Joel Kevin Ness, University of North Dakota

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

number of students that fail to complete the coursewith a C or better, a requirement to avoid retaking the course. The impact of the supervisionswas measured through the use of final course grades, student performance on summativeassessments, and surveys. The results show that supervisions positively impacted student successand persistence, but there is some concern with its effects on student self-efficacy. In addition, itwas found that supervisions did not affect student use of crutches.SupervisionsCambridge and Oxford Universities both assign problems to students that become the focus ofsmall group discussions called supervisions. The discussions are facilitated by a supervisor.Typically, the supervisor a graduate student, post-doctoral

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jared David Berezin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jane Kokernak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

contribute, but rather due to “a reduced senseof self-efficacy” and confidence2. Pentland posits less global, more interpersonal reasons why ateam member may appear unengaged: Are they trying to communicate and being ignored or cut off? Do they cut others off and not listen, thereby discouraging colleagues from seeking their opinions? Do they communicate with only one other team member? Do they face other people in meetings or tend to hide from the group physically? Do they speak loudly enough?8Research has shown that emotion and stress impact individual and team communication duringthe decision-making process; however, results regarding the nature of the impact oncommunication are mixed. For example, De Grada et al