, Corporate Members Council, College Industry Partnership Division, and leaders fromindustry and universities across the country to define, develop, and implement a high-quality andcoherent system of postgraduate professional education for working engineering professionals in Page 14.1076.4industry, as a complement to the existing research base, that: reflects the modern process and systematic practice of engineering for the deliberate creation, development, and innovation of new needed technologies for the advancement of U.S. competitiveness, improvement of economic growth, national security, and quality of life provides
questions • Learners evaluate their explanations in light of alternative explanations, particularly reflecting scientific understanding • Learners communicate and justify their proposed explanations. Research also suggests that the quality of the teaching workforce is the single mostimportant factor in predicting student achievement.15 Robert Marzano has conducted anextensive review of the research studies involving factors that impact student achievement andconducted meta-analyses of those studies to determine the effect size of the factors on studentachievement16. He describes three types of factors that impact student achievement: school-level factors, student-level factors and teacher-level factors. What factors can SWEPT/RETs
reflect on and showcase their accomplishments. Amy earned her Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University (ASU), and is currently pursuing her PhD in Engineering Education Systems and Design.Dr. Alison Cook-Davis, Arizona State University Dr. Alison Cook-Davis is Assistant Director for Program Evaluation at the Arizona State University’s Office of Evaluation and Educational Effectiveness (UOEEE). She has a BA in Psychology, MS in So- cial Psychology, MLS Legal Studies, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology. Prior to joining UOEEE, she supported the research and program evaluation efforts of Maricopa County Adult Proba- tion Department, coordinated and executed the research and
discussion as follows: Molly relies on her students to share their reflections on their design solutions and performance results, propose alternative solutions, and guide one another to more informed understandings about the properties of materials and its effects on drag … It is clear that Molly positioned her students’ thinking at the center of this phase of the design process. Students were able to leverage their test results to share and reflect on their tentative understandings of drag and design. [10, p. 367]As Capobianco and colleagues suggest here, the goal of post-testing argumentation discussions isfor each team to re-consider their design performance and improvement ideas in light of theirpeers’ designs
something that iscomputable. It can be reflected through system design; the human thought process in problemsolving; understanding the difficulty level of a given problem; understanding the quality of aproposed solution to a given problem; systematically assessing and selecting from amongalternative solution strategies; understanding the fundamentals of mathematics, engineering, andcomputational models; analysis of findings obtained through hands-on activities; understandinghuman behavior; etc. Computational thinking is recursive and parallel thinking. Moreover, it is theability of a person to judge a solution not only for being correct and effective, but also for itsaccessibility and aesthetics. Computational thinking affords appropriate
otherdecisions about the agent’s role(s). There many ways in which intelligence can be defined ormeasured17, however one way in which it can be defined is as the capacities or the tasks somesystem (whether biological or computational) can complete or learn to complete to address somegoal18, 59-60. In this context, this can be translated to a systems capable of performing some set ofdesign practices or parts of the design process toward some goal. The design practices aninstructional design agent perform are a direct reflection of its responsibilities within its role andthe larger design challenge or project. Note also that this is a definition of domain-specificartificial intelligence or weak AI59, where the domain is the area of design education.Past
findings support effectiveness of computer simulations. Inmany ways simulation has been found to be even more effective than traditional instructional practices.In particular, the literature shows that computer simulations can be effective in: 1) developing sciencecontent knowledge and process skills, and 2) promoting inquiry-based learning and conceptual change.Effectiveness of CMST in education is also well grounded in contemporary learning theories thatrecognize the role of experience, abstract thinking, and reflection in constructing knowledge anddeveloping ideas and skills.16, 22, 27, 38, 61 Cognitive aspects of CMST are being further detailed in a recentarticle by Yaşar67 using a computational model of how the mind learns. Computational
that the entirecourse contained 171 PowerPoint slides, 5 academic papers, 2 handouts, 1 sample quiz and 20worksheets that involved individual and/or group reflection, composition, discussion and reportout. In this Phase I of the project, the objective is to establish a baseline picture of the SMEpopulation. 100 SMEs from the more than 1000 available have been targeted to be participants inENG1069 and to help align the course with industry requirements and direction. Phase II of thisproject is currently being built. In the following paragraphs we get an overview of the participantecology with regard to gender, age and other demographic information that establishes thecurrent makeup of the company SME base
defining sustainability or answering objective questions (e.g., multiple choice).Assessments of design skills capture higher-order cognitive processes which may require bothconceptual and procedural knowledge; for example, students applying sustainable design to theircapstone projects. Assessments of beliefs, attitudes, or interests reflect self-knowledge and aremore indicative of motivation to perform sustainable design or act sustainably, rather than ademonstrated ability to do so.Accordingly, the research questions guiding this review were:1. What tools are available for assessing students’ (a) conceptual knowledge, (b) design skills or application of knowledge, and/or (c) beliefs/attitudes/interests related to sustainability?2. Which fields
framing the learning objectives as compelling questions and thenend class by making sure that everyone can articulate the answer – or at least the main takeaway.I’ve also seen instructors start class by checking in on what students know so far through a visualactivity like a concept map. At the end of class, students revise and add to the concept map,allowing them to see connections between material and to think reflectively about the learningthey have accomplished during the class session.37 One of my favorite resources for thisquestion is James Lang's book, Small Teaching, which emphasizes quick meaningful teachinginterventions, including activities that can be done in the first and last five minutes of class.38How do I determine what
: Documentation and analysis of prior solution attempts • Element C: Presentation and justification of solution design requirements Component II: Generating and Defending an Original Solution • Element D: Design concept generation, analysis, and selection • Element E: Application of STEM principles and practices • Element F: Consideration of design viability Component III: Constructing and Testing a Prototype • Element G: Construction of a testable prototype • Element H: Prototype testing and data collection plan • Element I: Testing, data collection and analysis Component IV: Evaluation, Reflection, and Recommendations • Element J: Documentation of external evaluation • Element K: Reflection on
. 3B. Why Learn About International OBE and OBA Experiences & Best Practices?The aim of this work is to present a synthesis of the experiences of an international set of authorsand sharing of the global best practices in the field related to accreditation and assessment. In thispaper, we present a global international perspective on OBE accreditation standards, practices,and attitudes. Apart from listing our observations, we also point out where relevant availableguidelines and best practices that have been reported earlier in literature.We find through our survey that there is a lot of diversity in the global OBE accreditation andassessment practices but also some unifying trends. The diversity reflects the fact that eachuniversity is
program, despite its clear focus on such experiences. In this section,we highlight some of the definitions, criteria, and characteristics found in the literature whichhave informed the set of characteristics used in this paper.Some discussions of real-world examples might imply that “real-world” necessitates connectionsto people in some explicit, direct or indirect way. For example, Huff writes that in his course,students, “Reflect on how real electrical systems interact with persons, and critique how theseelectrical systems affect social or environmental systems.” [17, p. 6]. In lieu of individual people,human organizations might be engaged, as suggested in the second course described bySubrahmanian and co-authors, which grounds real-world
students who were enrolled for twocredits completed a formal research paper in which they could explore an issue of interest ingreater depth.Although the pilot course could not be formally assessed, we have some evidence of its positiveoutcomes because the participants were so moved by their experience that they felt compelled toshare their thoughts with others; the instructor and five of the six students presented papers aboutthe course at their regional ASEE section’s annual conference in fall 2005. Reflecting on whatsome of the students wrote, we’re glad we chose a flexible, open-ended, egalitarian modelbecause we believe it did help bring about the three goals Haws mentions—what he calls“‘enabling’ objectives.” For instance, one student
determining a student’slearning preference, the VARK test serves as a catalyst for reflection by the student3. Thestudent takes a simple 13-question test that is aimed at discovering how they prefer to receiveand process information.After taking the test, the student receives a “preference score” for each of four areas. The firstarea is Visual (V). This area indicates how much the student prefers to receive informationfrom depictions “of information in charts, graphs, flow charts, and all the symbolic arrows,circles, hierarchies, and other devices that instructors use to represent what could have beenpresented in words.” The second area is Aural (A). This area indicates the student’s preferencefor hearing information. The third area is Read/Write (R
: modifying and extending thecourse objectives; assessing and appealing to students‟ super linksa; using various short papers asgauges of students‟ understanding and as concept reinforcements; assigning journal questions;estimating students‟ critical thinking skills; administering quizzes, tests, and projects; requiringreports and presentations by the Honors Students; and emphasizing writing as an instructionaltool. Course Objectives. The math professor and the writing center instructor firstcollaborated to develop course objectives reflecting the higher-level thinking and learning skillsdemanded by critical thinking. They stated such objectives for both the topics to be covered andfor critical thinking skills specifically. Both sets
testing a weekbefore final testing. This turned out to be an important aspect toward “persist through and learnfrom failure,” “act upon analysis,” and “apply systems thinking to complex problems.” Ingeneral, most teams did not appreciate these outcomes during this project, but realized by thefinal project how important they are. This was clearly reflected in the scoring results differencebetween the rainwater car and final projects, details of which are related in the conclusionssection. In other words, the students were much better prepared for interim and final testingduring the final project. The students’ car projects are judged on two tests. For the first test, thecar is to obtain maximum distance; for the second test, the car must land on a
currently found in major standards documents as well as what may be missing." (2) In 2008, Brophy et al. reflected the direction of the engineering community whencreating the widely cited report, “Advancing Engineering Education in P-12 Classrooms,” byoutlining a path for further integration of engineering into the science, technology, engineering,and math (STEM) curricula. The report summarized efforts in P-12 engineering being made atthe time then and took a look forward to the prospects of the spread of engineering education. Inaddition to its own call for the creation of standards, the Brophy report discusses efforts by theAmerican Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) at promoting standards-based instructionin P-12 engineering (11
spends an entire introductory lesson planning the labwork for the rest of the week. Teachers and students use the verbalizations and gestures ofprojection, along with representations, objects, and the environment itself, both to reflect upon ahistory of a concept as it unfolds in their classroom, and to plan for future manifestations of theconcept in different modal engagements. Ecological shifts – common as they appear to be –make it challenging for participants to preserve a sense of the cohesion and continuity of themathematical ideas. Projections serve to construct connections over time and help to establishthat sense of cohesion for students.A third transition process is coordination, which involves the juxtaposition and linking ofdifferent
societalimpact and to align with ABET standards, the Webb Communication Program at the WoodruffSchool has established a guiding framework that defines our understanding of what effectivecommunication is. Specifically, this framework names appropriateness and responsiveness as thefoundation of effective communication. These are defined in the following ways: 1. Appropriateness: The quality of a prepared message that reflects its suitability in addressing the specific context, audience, and purpose, resulting in a communication that is ideally curated and positioned for maximum effectiveness. 2. Responsiveness: The quality of being adaptable and receptive to the evolving dynamics of a communication context, enabling timely and
-environmental factors shaping STEM persistence and post-secondary plans Pulled in or pushed out? Underrepresented minority high school students describe socio- environmental factors shaping STEM persistence and post-secondary plans AbstractIntroductionThis research applies the Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory to understandthe persistence of racially underrepresented minority (URM) youth in STEM pathways. URMyouth aspire to STEM careers at the same rate as White peers [1], but Black and Latinx studentsleave STEM disciplines at nearly twice the rate of White students [2]. As a result, the STEMworkforce does not reflect the country’s diversity. Literature reveals key
thealternate full-time program of study. The amount of academic credit offered for the successfulcompletion of the placement varies between institutions1 but the title of the degree the studentachieves reflects the successful completion of the sandwich element. Page 9.92.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationDegree programs that include an internship element have a long history, and are claimed tohave numerous advantages over full time programs. As a result, universities have encouragedstudents to
lecture and do not participate in team meetings nor inconflict resolution sessions. This infrequent participation can lead to a lack of understanding ofthe projects the students are working on and of the communication and conflict-resolution needsof these students. Also of note, the COM instructor does not co-create lectures and othermaterials in conjunction with the AE instructor and thus their lectures may not reflect thespecific needs of these specific students in this specific senior design course; furthermore, therequirements stated in the COM instructor's lecture may be at odds with the requirements held bythe AE instructor, potentially leading to conflicts between the instructors themselves when it istime to assign grades to student
graduate study, whetherthe student’s family will be supportive of graduate study, and when the student might attendgraduate school. There was also a related query about the highest degree the student planned toobtain. Six of the queries employed a ten-point rating scale while the other two were multiple-choice questions from which one response was to be selected. Summaries of the responses ineach topic area follow.The differences between the IRAP and R2R cohorts are clearly reflected in the ratings submittedfor the queries that used ten-point scales (Table 4). The R2R group submitted higher ratings forevery query which reflects their status as upperclassmen and proximity to graduate study.While increases in means existed from pre- to post
incorporate computers only forresearch (Wang et al., 2011). If integrated ETS instruction reflects these narrow views, studentswill not develop an understanding of the breadth of technologies and/or how they support scienceand engineering. Therefore, professional development and teacher preparation is needed toensure teachers have robust understandings and confidence to implement ETS instruction(Brophy et al., 2008; Dare Ellis, & Roehrig, 2014; Roehrig et al., 2012).The ill-defined nature of ETS instruction can also pose unique challenges for teachers. By nature,science instruction that incorporates engineering is student-focused, involves active learning, andemphasizes process rather than a single correct answer. This is a stark contrast with
diversity and equity, reflected in her publications, research, teaching, service, and mentoring. More at http://srl.tamu.edu and http://ieei.tamu.edu.Dr. Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., P.E., is currently a Regents Senior Professor of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering, having joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1983 as an Assistant Professor. She is also serving as the C0-Director of the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation. She has served in numerous roles at Texas A&M University, including: Provost and Executive Vice President(2009-2017), Vice Provost (2009), Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost (2002-2009), Interim VP for Diversity
syllabus statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion that has been adopted in severaldepartments, and is currently being discussed for college-wide adoption as a required part of allcourse syllabi.Feedback regarding these initiatives has, to this point, been anecdotal, but positive. We describethe aspects that have been particularly noted by students, faculty, and staff to have been helpful.We conclude the paper with a reflection on how we can improve our community building eventsand the online community and describe our future support services for underrepresentedstudents.1. IntroductionSeattle University is a small, private, religiously-affiliated and mission-driven institution locatedin Seattle. Our urban campus is home to eight colleges and
annotations without support. In addition,this paper uses the answers to these questions to comment on the educational significance ofwriting effective annotations.IntroductionBecause research tells us that “experience alone is a poor teacher,” [1] the engineering educationcommunity is exploring activities that can support the student’s making meaning (and learning)from their experiences. Recently, much attention has been devoted to having students constructportfolios—collections of artifacts, possibly annotated, put together to tell a story and/or supporta set of claims. Such portfolios can provide students with an opportunity to reflect on theirexperiences, share their experiences with others, and see experiences as a building block forfuture
this attrition. ≠ Reexamination of promotion and tenure process needs to occur. Women’s paths may be non-traditional and include a greater incidence of collaborative or interdisciplinary research. These, along with activities like mentoring and committee memberships, should be factored into the promotion and tenure process to better reflect the contributions of women faculty and their career advancement.Participant notes revealed a need for metrics explaining “where women with PhDs are going.”Questions of how to find retention data on hiring cohorts with regard to gender and ethnicity,how to track or chart the willingness of faculty (both male and female) to take advantage ofwork-life balance policies and the impact
incorporation methods is not a recentphenomenon. A 1955 Journal of Engineering Education article evaluated various aspects of astand-alone ethics course within the engineering curriculum versus a quasi-across-the-curriculummethod.40Assessment of EC 2000 Criterion 3The technical and professional skills encompassed within ABET’s EC 2000 Criterion 3 arepresented in a manner that allows for flexibility in implementation. Besterfield-Sacre et al.41 notethat by design, the Outcomes are vaguely constructed to “encourage each engineering program’sfaculty to add its own, hopefully unique specificity” (p. 100) and further, that the flexibility“reflects a sensitivity on ABET’s part to the importance of differing institutional missions andprograms” (p. 100). The