Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albertus Retnanto, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohamed Fadlelmula, Texas A&M University at Qatar; ROMMEL DUAVE YRAC

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

].Various methodologies have been utilized to improve technical writing skills in laboratoryenvironments. An effective method is the scaffolded peer review technique. This strategy entailsdeconstructing the laboratory report into smaller components, allowing students to concentrateon one section at a time. Guided peer reviews improve this process by offering constructivefeedback, promoting critical thinking, and facilitating a collaborative learning environment.Studies demonstrate that scaffolded peer review enhances students' writing skills and self-assurance [5]. Another innovative approach involves client-focused assignments, whereinstudents tackle real-world issues hypothetical clients encounter. This method necessitates thatstudents customize

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Gerhardt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Robinson, Saint Vincent College; Brian E Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

, andexpertise from colleagues. This distributed expertise means that engineers must developsophisticated epistemic skills to evaluate the credibility of different sources and justify their useof others’ knowledge. For example, Gainsburg [2] describes how one engineer came to trust avendor’s specifications through previous interactions that demonstrated the vendor’s deepknowledge of wood properties. Such social validation of knowledge extends beyond individualtrust relationships—engineering judgments are frequently negotiated through team discussions,peer reviews, and professional networks where collective expertise helps validate or challengeindividual judgments. In short, examining the social dimensions of epistemic cognition isparticularly important