Conference Session

Classroom Methodologies

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

John H. Mott, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Classroom methodologies

field of study. ethical behavior, and social responsibility. Knowledge and Scholarship: To build Aviation/Aerospace Management Technical the capacity to identify and conduct Competence: Students will demonstrate expert original research, scholarship or creative knowledge, skills, and ability in aspects of aviation endeavors. safety, sustainability, and quality management. Ethical and Responsible Research: To Analytical and Responsible Research demonstrate the ability to conduct Competence: Students will demonstrate research in an ethical and responsible competency in the application of quantitative, manner

Conference Session

Classroom Methodologies

Collection

2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference

Authors

Susan C. Brooks, Western Illinois University - Quad Cities

Tagged Topics

Classroom methodologies

physical facilities but also socially. As an example,consider the recent public outcry over the unanticipated differential settlement of the MillenniumTower completed in 2008 in San Francisco, California. [11] By 2018, the iconic skyscraper hadsettled seventeen inches. Introducing a topic by using an example in the news adds credibilityand purpose to the learning, provides opportunities for interaction and engagement, and opensthe door for additional discussions on topics such as professional ethics, sustainability, andsocietal needs. Students frequently return to class having read more of the news articles and nowhave an interest in learning about the “how” and “why” of the reported event. They want tofigure it out. It makes the underlying math