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Develop possible solution(s) solution(s) Select the best Test and evaluate possible the solution(s) solution(s) Construct a prototype Figure 1. Illustration of the engineering design process model adapted from the Massachusetts DoE [13]Teaching and learning with the engineering design processIdentifying a design process model to use
theory model by usingTable 1: Summary of the studies selected to answer the RQs Works based on the conceptual framework of Perna’s model Implications for Author(s) / Year Purpose Population / Contexts Constructs / Methods practice or research Registrations information
, and that they are specific to our college’s program content andgoals. Yet, the results of the present study can be informative to the assessment and value ofsimilar programs to student success in college.ReferencesArof, K. Z. M., Ismail, S., & Saleh, A. L. (2018). Contractor’s performance appraisal system inthe Malaysian construction industry: Current practice, perception andunderstanding. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(3.9), 46–51.Ashley, M., Cooper, K. M., Cala, J. M., & Brownell, S. E. (2017). Building better bridges intoSTEM: A synthesis of 25 years of literature on STEM summer Bridge programs. CBE—LifeSciences Education, 16(1), es3.Baker, R. W., & Siryk, B. (1984). Measuring adjustment to college
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give rise to the observed phenomenon (p. 175).In summary, Russ et al.’s (2008) framework foregrounds the distinct elements of a mechanisticaccount - what learners say about the phenomenon’s entities and their characteristics and actions,and Krist et al.’s (2019) framework foregrounds scalar levels - how learners describe what ishappening at a scale other than the observed phenomenon. Previously, we conducted a study ofthe mechanistic reasoning expressed spontaneously in elementary students’ discourse whilebuilding and testing prototypes (Authors, in Preperation). In that study, we found that a subset ofRuss et al.’s seven levels and a subset of Krist et al.’s three heuristics fully described the waysthat students used mechanistic reasoning as
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“resource coordination,” whilefragmented codes were either discarded or subsumed under existing themes. Themes wereiteratively refined by revisiting raw data to ensure coherence and relevance to the researchquestions. To strengthen the trustworthiness of the analysis, member checking was conducted bysharing preliminary themes and representative quotes with participants, who confirmed theinterpretive accuracy of their experiences. Furthermore, peer debriefing with external STEMeducation researchers provided critical feedback to minimize bias. All coding decisions weredocumented and cross-referenced using NVivo software, ensuring procedural transparency and anauditable trail. The participants are experienced high school teachers from City S, a
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significant forunderrepresented and minoritized students. With this, there is also a need for insights into theircommunication and participation styles.In [25]’s paper, they wrote about the importance of oral communication among engineers. Publicspeaking, meetings, and other communication mediums with technical and non-technicalpersonnel audiences are present in many fields. Within engineering education, these skills arecrucial for developing and advancing a career. Because of this, the authors state that engineeringeducation should focus on informal communication (i.g., public speaking) and team-basedexperiences. Communication is at the heart of lesson proficiency and professional expansion.[26] studied dialogue patterns in peer collaboration. From
content creationwas guided by the following state computer science standard and their associated core practices:6-8. DI.2, 6-8. DI., 6-8. DI.4, and 6-8.CD.4 [7]. With all the content made, the final step was to assemble the entire curriculum package.To do this, we followed the design-based research methodology [8]. In the end, what we had wasa middle school quantum infused curriculum that took a pre-existing unit on radioactive decayand added on coverage of quantum randomness. The major activities of our unit were: a labexploring carbon dating aimed at establishing an understanding of half-life via a penny tossexperiment and understanding quantum randomness by creating randomly colored artwork basedon a real time data output of 0’s and 1’s
ability to succeed inengineering tasks, is a crucial predictor of whether students remain engaged in engineeringeducation or pursue engineering as a college major. This is especially critical in rural settings,where access to engineering education or career development opportunities may be limited. Toaddress this, the mixed methods study implemented a 3D printing experience centered on engagingstudents in hands-on making and tinkering activities. The quantitative component employed adesign one-group pre- and post-test design using a modified version of Mamaril et al.’s (2016)engineering self-efficacy survey to assess students’ self-efficacy levels before and after theirparticipation in the 3D printing activities. The qualitative inquiry focused
educationinitiatives target increasingly younger audiences, facilitating an early and smooth transition fromblocks to text becomes particularly important.While Scratch excels at nurturing computational thinking and creative skills, it was not designedto facilitate the transition to text-based programming. The relationship between block-based andtext-based environments remains an active area of research [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], with K¨ollinget al. identifying specific barriers in transitioning between the two [14].Key Transition ChallengesBuilding on K¨olling et al.’s framework for analyzing block-to-text transitions, we examine severalkey challenges specifically in the context of moving from Scratch to text-based programming.First, while Scratch provides
improving theirinterest in engineering and STEM.VII. Study Limitations and Next StepsThe generalizability of the results of this study is limited by study context and participants. Thestudy took place at one private high school with one teacher and seventeen students to date, all ofwhich were advanced learners. Thus, the ability to infer potential impacts on high school scienceteachers and students is limited. The other two lessons developed during the teacher professionaldevelopment workshop will be conducted to increase the sample size of this study. Additionally,performing these lessons in schools with greater representative student diversity would alsoenhance our ability to generalize impact.VIII. References[1] S. L. Robinson and J. A. Mangold
similar to the one discussed in this paper. Acknowledgment of Support & Disclaimer This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2215770. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. References [1] NGSS Lead States. Next generation science standards: For states, by states. Washington, DC: The National Academies
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learners to participate in an inclusive, productive, and engaging classroomenvironment is for instructors to embed a Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) framework. TheCulturally Responsive framework proposes creating student-centered learning environments that affirmcultural identities; foster positive academic outcomes; develop students’ abilities to connect across lines ofdifference; elevate historically marginalized voices; empower students as agents of social change; andcontribute to individual student engagement, learning, growth, and achievement through the cultivation ofcritical thinking [18]. Ladson-Billings introduced the term culturally relevant pedagogy over two decadesago based on her research on effective teachers of African
Integrating Engineering Design and Microelectronics in a Range of Pre-College Courses Tamara J. Moore, S. Selcen Guzey, Greg J. Strimel, Morgan M. Hynes, Kerrie A. Douglas, Anne Leftwich, Molly Hathaway Goldstein, Aman Yadav, Imani N. Adams, Rachel E. Gehr, Emily M. Haluschak, Christine McDonnell, Azizi Penn, Breejha S. Quezada, Deana Lucas, Bruce E. Wellman, Victoria Constantine, JaKobi L. Burton, Mary K. Pilotte, Rena A. SterrettThe curriculum units can befound through
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problems can help tosupport students’ understanding of science, math, and engineering simultaneously. Even though mathematical modeling is included in K-12 mathematics educationalstandards (i.e., Common Core State Standards for Mathematics [19]), teachers struggle withintegrating mathematics content into engineering problems[14], [15]. As an example, the middleschool teachers in Lesseig et al.’s [15] multi-year university and school district partnership useda professional development model to create Science, Engineering, and Mathematics DesignChallenges. The mathematics and science teachers perceived the challenges aligned withmathematics problem-solving skills and specific engineering practice. The major problem themathematics teachers
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presents both disciplines through severalinteractive sessions and hands-on exercises. Both the fish identification exercise and the filtrationlaboratory exercise can be easily replicated at other universities with little faculty overhead.Anecdotal student comments suggest that the workshop provides a strong introduction to twoimportant academic disciplines that most were unfamiliar with prior to the experience.References1. U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Summer Leader Experience. https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program2. Kurwadkar, S. T., & Marble, D. K., & Edwards, J. T. (2012, June), Summer Merit Camp and Environmental Communication Week: Targeted Approaches to Environmental Engineering Education Paper presented