Conference Session

Research on Diversification & Inclusion

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Brewer, University of Georgia; Nicola Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

, function to privilege and perpetuate certainunderstandings of the field. Autoethnographic techniques are used to construct three accounts ofthe student’s encounters with an upper level administrator, various members of faculty, and anacademic advisor. Critical analysis of these experiences using a prior evidence-based model ofstories ‘told’ about engineering in the public discourse reveals tensions between the freshmanstudent’s values and career interests and the emergent, dominant discourse he observed in hisundergraduate program. These tensions are described in terms of: i) The prioritization of nationaleconomic recovery and growth over the life and career goals of individuals; ii) A predominantfocus on the quantitative and technical aspects of

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hodges, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the puzzle of written andunwritten requirements specific to each institution, and 2) the linking of those pieces ofthe tenure and promotion puzzle to form a foundation upon which the New EngineeringEducator can successfully construct their professional careers. This understanding andlinking of tenure and promotion requirements is far from clear-cut and variessignificantly between larger research-oriented universities and smaller teaching-orientedcolleges, and even varies significantly across similar types of institutions. A completelisting of all possible tenure and promotion requirements at all types of institutions is, ofcourse, not feasible within a single paper. However, even without such a complete list ofrequirements, it is important

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiwei Guan, University of Washington; Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

concepts.Although evaluative portfolios asked students to evaluate themselves or instructors on someaspects of learning or instruction, this evaluation was sometimes used as an approach to drivestudent learning. For example, Jalkio7 designed a portfolio assignment to motivate studentreflection on learning, Guan et al.12 and Lappenbusch et al.13 designed a portfolio assignment tosupport students in thinking explicitly about their professional preparedness, and Cress1 designeda portfolio assignment to help students explore the relationship between course learning and life-long career development. The descriptive portfolios were also designed to promote studentlearning, for example, Upchurch’s portfolio8 was designed to help students focusing on

Conference Session

Assessing Students and Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa Moll Weisbrook, University of Missouri; William Schonberg, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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New Engineering Educators

sustainable assessmentplan that is straightforward to implement and easy for faculty to comprehend.II. Definitions and ConstraintsTo set the stage for the procedures and assessment methods to be presented, definitions andgoverning constraints for objectives and outcomes as prescribed by ABET are provided.3A. Program Educational ObjectivesABET defines program educational objectives as “broad statements that describe the career andprofessional accomplishments that the program is preparing the graduates to achieve.” InCriterion 2 Program Educational Objectives, ABET also prescribes that “each program for whichan institution seeks accreditation must have in place: (a) published educational objectives that areconsistent with the mission of the institution

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn C. Brown, East Carolina University; Mary A. Farwell, East Carolina University; Anthony M. Kennedy, East Carolina University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

shadow that engineer at his/her job for a half day.Survey feedback from this experience indicates the students who participate find it valuable.Table 1 below provides the 10 questions from the shadowing survey completed by participatingstudents, along with average responses. Note that a 7-point Likert rating scale was utilized. Table 1 – Shadowing Survey Questions and Average Responses Q1 I feel this experience was a rewarding and valuable experience. 6.9 Q2 I now have a better understanding of what a full time job in engineering is like. 6.8 Q3 I gained new knowledge by participating in this experience. 6.8 Q4 This experience supported/enhanced my career goals

Conference Session

Research on Diversification & Inclusion

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University; Michael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

major with a high level of one-on-one advising. However, a high degree of flexibility also contributes. In the LSE program,iterative revision and recreation of an individualized curriculum and career plan are understoodas signs of success rather than failure or deviation. Students are encouraged to understand anddesign their major as a “whole-person technical degree” that does not require them to pass, toassimilate, to compartmentalize, or to conform to stereotypes. We suggest that this holisticflexibility may disrupt barriers such as impostor syndrome by positioning the student not asimpostor but as designer and creator – even when enrolled in technical courses in which thesex/gender ratio is skewed male. Lessons learned from “liberal studies

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

engineering profession is focused on student skills developmentto meet future infrastructure demands in establishing a sustainable world and raising the globalquality of life. To meet increasing societal demands, civil engineers are required to be effectivemaster builders, skillful stewards of the environment, innovators, managers of risk, and leadersof public policy1,2. These characteristics are especially relevant to graduates entering careers inengineering. Effective application of well-constructed scholarship of instruction techniques inhigher education curriculum, play a valuable role in preparing engineering graduates to meet thehigh calling of these demands. Instructional methods that focus on active learning techniques,hands-on field

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 3 - Grading: Grate or Great

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ashish D. Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Christina Marie Zambrano-Varghese, Rutgers University-Newark; Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Swapnil Moon

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

college examinations stated that they did not feel guilty for their actions ifthe exam questions were not clearly tied to the students’ future educational and career goals [11].This paper will address best pedagogical practices that can be used to prevent academic integrityviolations, from the use of meaningful and clear low-stakes assignments to the use of technologyto detect when cheating has potentially occurred. When these recommendations are usedconsistently across the discipline, students will have a clear understanding of appropriate ethicalbehaviors and future engineers will be better prepared to work competently and ethically in thefield.Fantastic cheats – modern technology-driven cheatingA wide body of research studies indicate that

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Matt Eliot, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Emma Rose, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

mjeliot@u.washington.edu.Jennifer Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is an assistant professor in the Department of Technical Communication at the University of Washington. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her interests include engineering education, learner-centered design, user-centered design, and audience analysis. Dr. Turns is currently working on multiple NSF grants dealing with engineering education including an NSF Career award exploring the impact of portfolio construction on engineering students’ professional identity.Emma Rose, University of Washington Emma J. Rose is a doctoral student in the UW Dept of

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 2: Success In and Out of the Classroom

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elizabeth Payne Tofte, South Dakota State University; Albena Yuliyanova Yordanova, South Dakota State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

collectpreliminary data to inform her scholarship of teaching, after she read of its success in otherdisciplines. Review of preliminary data shows how her students’ weekly CIQ responsesinformed the instructor and influenced changes to course content and delivery methods. Successfor the instructor was measured by a significant increase in students’ reported satisfaction at theend of the course. Success for the students included greater satisfaction on their second siteevaluation visit to a LEED certified building than on their first visit where they reportedfrustration and angst.Early career teaching faculty and others may wish to make use of the CIQ as a formativeassessment tool when crafting questions to gain accurate responses that highlight

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

) Page 14.992.7 “Fundamentals of Creative Thinking” “Good Customer Service is Good for Everyone” “Creative Thinking for Creative Writing” “Improving Your Creative Thinking” “How To Jumpstart Your Career To Achieve Career Success” “Importance Of Diversity Training” “Sexual Harassment In The Workplace” “Becoming An Effective Leader” “Affirmative Action In The Workplace” “Diversity In The Workplace” “Discrimination And Harassment In The Workplace” “Leadership And Teambuilding” “Equal Employment Opportunity In The Hotel/Restaurant Industry”Example 3: Based on the authors’ expertise and consulting

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and fringe benefits! As you can see, the investment is significant,and it makes sense that you are expected to do more than teach your three to six coursesper year and serve on two or three committees whether you are tenured or are tenure-track.It is noted that none of the material in this paper can really be considered “new” or“unique.” These are things that the author has encountered while a professor that he feelscan be used to get off to a good start towards tenure. Although the main focus of thepresent paper will be on research, many suggestions for teaching and service will also beprovided throughout the narrative.For additional advice on starting up your faculty career, consult the textbooks of Reis1 orWankat2, the website of Rich

Conference Session

The Care and Keeping of Graduate Students - GSD Tech Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators

intersecting theories that lend themselves well to strategies for the “careand keeping” of graduate students. By considering the processes and mechanisms by whichgraduate students develop, faculty members can reform or revise their leadership practices(formally and informally) to better meet the needs of graduate students at various stages in theiracademic careers. Although these theories may seem disparate, they intersect and overlap in anacademic research group context. As we lead the attendees of this interactive panel workshopthrough the following activities, we ask them to reflect on how these theories impact how theymake decisions for their research group and how theory-guided decisions might help themimprove or plan for effective and productive

Conference Session

Developing New Engineering Educators

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clint Armani PhD, Unites States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and presented from the perspective of a new faculty member in 2016, this paperprovides an overview of the new faculty development and orientation in the Department ofMathematical Sciences at the United States Air Force Academy and recommends key strategiesfor implementation at other institutions.IntroductionThe pace of a military lifestyle is often intense. For career officers, there are several movesaround the world with each duty location generally stable for only a two- to three-yearassignment. Family structures as well as the work environment are stressed by the high demandsplaced on our military leaders. For officers with advanced academic degrees, many spendseveral years outside of their academic specialty while serving in various

Conference Session

New Faculty Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahesh Aggarwal, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Page 22.1211.2 disciplines4 Communicates enthusiasm for subject matter and teaching which influences students in their desire to learn5 Exhibits continuous growth as a teacher6 Conforms to guidelines in the Governance Manual regarding fair classroom procedure7 Shows involvement with students within the normal academic, career advising relationship and/or co-curricular and extra-curricular activities8 Demonstrates creative ways of presenting subject matter9 Provides for individualized learning to meet varied needs and interests of students10 Adapts courses to changing patterns of issues and emphases in one’s academic disciplineTable 2: Categories under

Conference Session

Enhancing Teaching and Research

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University; Kelsey Watts, Clemson University; Evan Ko, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Balsam Albayati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia.Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, Arizona State University Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D., Director of Program Effectiveness for the Entrepreneurial Mindset initiative at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He is

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

, one that considersthe intellectual, social, cultural, and professional development needs of students andyoung professionals, and the need for taking little steps - one step at a time - that maymake a big difference in student’s performance and attitudes towards learning. It isargued that such an approach to mentoring will help encourage more underrepresentedgroups, such as women and minorities, to pursue careers in engineering. The paper, also,describes some attributes of mentoring and suggests how a faculty member might becomea good mentor to students.I. IntroductionMentoring is not a new concept. Many of us have benefited from a trusted mentor.Perhaps we called them a friend, family member, or an advisor, whose opinions andexperiences we

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

studentsuccess.” Shuman, et al, (1999) studied the issue of engineering attrition at the University ofPittsburgh by focusing on student characteristics and educational initiatives. They found,as did Budney, et al (1998), that the first semester is critical to student success. Surveysof engineering leavers indicated the principal two reasons for leaving engineering as“came to dislike engineering/studying engineering” and “lost interest/developed newinterests”. They also found that although a high percentage of the students talked tosomeone before leaving engineering, very few sought career counseling services.Following their studies, the COE implemented a number of actions to improve student

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mario Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Christopher Greene, University of Alabama; Carol Romanowski, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

from California Polytechnic State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His research and teaching interests include energy systems, engines for alternative fuels, and building energy efficiency. Prior to his academic position James developed advanced powertrains for General Motors. Page 15.1287.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 UFAST – Practical Advice for Accelerating New Faculty ScholarshipAbstractThe issue of accelerating faculty scholarship is a key item especially for new/untenured faculty.New faculty future career success

Conference Session

Classroom Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #9004Be the Leader of Your Class: Applying Leadership Behaviors to Manage Stu-dent Conduct and PerformanceProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet Page 24.223.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Be the Leader of Your Class: Applying Leadership Behaviors to Manage Student Conduct and PerformanceAbstractUniversity faculty, especially those who are just beginning their careers, are confrontedwith many professional challenges. The criteria required for promotion, includingscholarly activities

Conference Session

Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

member to either have this skill set or to be willing to work for it?In this paper, we offer our experiences and advice for new faculty as they begin the process ofanalyzing instruction. We caution that educational research is time consuming and that one needsto thoughtfully reconcile if it is worthwhile and if it is the right time in your career to take onsuch endeavors. We will share what we’ve learned in this process and warn you of the error ofour ways. This paper is not meant to be an exhaustive explanation of the techniques and tools forscientific inquiry of education, but rather it provides a practical look at how and why to conductsystematic studies on instruction.A basic definition states, “Educational research is the application of the

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

educational philosophies: essentialism, perennialism, progressivism,social reconstructionism, and existentialism (Table 2). Students were asked to reflect on theirmost impactful courses from their undergraduate and graduate careers, as well as their ownfuture classrooms, and rate (on a five-point scale) how similar these classroom environmentswere or will be to the model descriptions. Only respondents’ reflections on their most impactfulundergraduate course were analyzed to answer the current research questions in this paper.The Instructional Environment Survey was reviewed by a number of parties to ensure validity, assuggested by previous authors28,29. First, a draft was evaluated by a group of professionals whowork in the area of graduate education

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach P.E., University of Alaska Anchorage; Neal A Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Gillian M. Nicholls, Southeast Missouri State University; William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

academic career, he spent 14 years in industry where he held leadership positions focused on process improvement and organizational development. Page 26.1654.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using Agile Project Management to Maximize You and Your Coauthors’ ProductivityAbstractFor decades as information technology (IT) projects grew bigger and more complex, projectfailures seemed to become increasingly common, in spite of intense efforts to apply traditionalproject planning. Those traditional planning tools focused on balancing the triple

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monika Rummler, Technische Universität Berlin; Petra Nikol, Technische Universität Berlin

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

composition of the teaching staff atGerman research universities have different roles and responsibilities, recruitmentrequirements, career levels, and designations for teaching staff. In the organization anddelivery of the necessary teaching and student assessment provisions, relatively few tenuredfull professors are supported by comparatively few teaching staff members and external part-time lecturers, but by a huge number of so-called “assistants.” These assistants usually areyoung graduates with a master’s degree, hired shortly after their graduation. Professors andassistants are required to perform research and to teach. This is a result of the traditional andhighly appreciated German “Einheit von Forschung und Lehre” (the unity of research

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amani Salim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

intend to pursue a career in academia.Typically PRs enter their faculty roles without teaching experience or the knowledge and skillsnecessary for course development. It is essential for PRs to acquire the needed knowledge andskills during their training to ease their transition to becoming a productive faculty member.This paper explores the experiences and challenges faced by a PR who had the chance to engagein instructional activities. She is a member of a team responsible for teaching assistantprofessional development with mathematical modeling problems taught in a first-yearengineering program. Model-Eliciting Activity TA professional development was the PR’straining site.I. IntroductionA career in academia continues to be the choice of many

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

opportunity to assist the student inrealizing their potential and guiding them as they begin their professional career. This is aneffort that can only be accomplished if the parties involved work as a team. Thus, the first step isto develop a team environment. To do this there must be a clear understanding of individualgoals: where the faculty member wants to be in three to five years and how the relationship willsupport the associated goals; and, where the graduate student wants to be at the same time andhow the relationship supports their goal. Using the “rules” above, there must be an agreement asto what each member can add to the team, there must be communication between members, andboth need to listen so that there is no misunderstanding about

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

being kicked around. These activities can be de-stressors thatactually recharge the batteries before the next task. “Personal Time” can also be moments whenyou just think and reflect on the positive aspects of life: sometimes you just have to stop andsmell the roses4. It may also be time spent applying for positions, summer employment or arelaxing trip as a reward for good work. In “Wasted Time,” “Personal Time” can be an excusenot to do things that are more important in a career sense. Computer games fall in this categoryas do long phone calls to friends, emails just to catch up, and any other “necessary” obligations Page 14.835.4that can wait

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Tricks of the Trade: Developing Research Funding AbstractBuilding a research group is an important determinant of career success. Maintaining acadre of students and assistants depends upon many factors, but perhaps none is soimportant as funding. Raising money takes time, a fact often bemoaned by professionalsacross the spectrum, from educators to politicians to missionaries. This paper presentsadvice from faculty who have been very successful in obtaining funding, including somewho have served for a time as NSF program officers. They advise that it’s important toserve on review panels to learn how the system works. Find out what each

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 4: Tips and Tools

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Mussulman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karin Jensen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karle Flanagan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Natalia Ozymko, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Rittika Adhikari, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jacqueline Osborn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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New Engineering Educators

interests include student mental health and wellness, engineering stu- dent career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for her research on undergraduate mental health in engineering programs. Before joining UIUC she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia.Dr. Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr Amos joined the Bioengineering Department at the University of Illinois in 2009 and is currently a

Conference Session

Assessing Students and Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Nathaniel Bird, Ohio Northern University; Firas Hassan, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

an approach to formative assessment in the classroom is hardly new (thisis essentially the “Minute Paper” assessment approach popularized by Angelo and Cross1) tothose who have been teaching, one has to take into consideration the amount of preparation thatthe typical graduate student receives in anticipation of an academic career – which is nonewhatsoever. They have little, if any, background in any pedagogical approaches or withlecturing experience; many are close to the point of being overwhelmed with the work involvedwith creating multiple new course preparations in their first year. The consideration of adding afeedback loop to the process is generally not on their minds, so the intervention of a seniorfaculty member in a mentoring