Spring forces, Hooke’s law Estimation of spring constantpromote inquiry and discussion. Students worked in groups of 4 (Figure 6) to think about thequestions they were being asked, carried out experiments to answer the questions, and thenshared what they learned with the class. In one of the Modules, for example, students were askedto record a slow motion video (using a phone app) of a falling tennis ball. Then, the groups wereasked to use data from the slow motion video to plot position vs time for the tennis ball in biggraphing posters placed on the walls around the room (Figure 6). After students had developedthe plots, we regrouped and started a reflective discussion. Students were posed with questionssuch as: can we determine if the
researchersthat still sustain that ethical teaching and learning is assessable5. According to Self and Ellison(1998), one way to verify ethical learning is the Defining Issues Test (DIT)7. This test is aquantitative instrument that has been widely used to evaluate moral development. Another formof evaluation that differs from quantitative questionnaires is the one suggested by Shuman et al.(2004). He provided a guideline for evaluating the responses to analysis of a case study6. Thisapproach has prevailed along with reflective essays, besides other emerging methods used toaccountability on ethical understanding and multiperspective thinking5. From an institutional perspective, Finelli et al. (2012) presented the results of a study ofstudents
the freshman engineering course. The quantitative portion of this study focuses onthese students and how their involvement levels changed after completing the course.Study Two: Three-Series Interviews. Through purposive and snowball sampling, six females,all university makerspace users, participated in a three-series phenomenologically based interviewprocess; future work will interview men. Through the three interviews, the participants are askedto: 1) relay their experiences with making prior to becoming involved in the makerspace, 2)describe their current making and makerspace experiences, and 3) reflect on their making andmakerspace experiences. The interviews are each approximately ninety minutes in length basedon the recommended length
environment in andout of the classroom. By establishing expectations of classroom behavior, students gain a sense ofownership over the classroom environment and feel they are active members of the classroomcommunity rather than passive observers. Instructors involved in this research had implementedthis activity in the past and received feedback through anonymous student evaluations that thisactivity had created an inclusive environment in the classroom. On the first day of class, studentswere asked to individually reflect on their experience being a student and were asked to write downa list of classroom norms that they think is important to achieve a respectful and encouraginglearning environment throughout the quarter. Then the students were asked
printing). The second part was to create activities that were authenticand provided an opportunity for experiential learning. Experiential learning attempts to rectifywhat Kolb characterized as the “rejection” of the “real-world” by the educational establishment 1.Namely, experiential learning allows students to experience, reflect, think, and act as part of aholistic educational experience 2. Because the experiential learning model is based on a frame ofthe successive cycles between concrete and abstract concepts, a transfer from a theoreticallecture to the experiential activity or vice versa is claimed to be the sequential cycle for learning1, 3 . The students will be given the opportunity to use connected devices to collect data and
experiences of asubset of engineers from previous recent research [1], shown in Table 1, whose perspectives arethe most comprehensive understanding of uncertainty in design. They have been empowered tomake decisions in their respective companies, and are all employed in the aerospace industry,either in the US or abroad. The data on their experiences were previously collected usingqualitative naturalistic inquiry through semi-structured interviews. The participants were askedabout their experience of decision-making in design, their experience of uncertainty in design,and any reflections they had on learning about uncertainty. All of the participants in the study didso of their own volition, and their interview transcripts were de-identified to
programs will be covered.IntroductionMost degree programs that teach building engineering have design opportunities are often less thanideally constructed to reflect practical careers due to relatively few faculty members being trained, or theyhave no similar industry experience necessary to guide students [1]. Consequently in these settings, only asurface level understanding of their value is realized [2]. Many engineering students do not know how toapproach large complex systems due to their exposure to idealistic examples [3]. Additionally, they notcapable of providing critical multi-disciplinary integration of their designs due to the isolated nature oftopics in the classroom [4] [5]. Capstone courses provide a comprehensive evaluation of
developing newknowledge although this is possible” [9, p. 18]. The initial review of the articles consisted of ahigh-level examination of the articles in which the researcher noted the purpose, questions, andresults of each study. During this review, the first author reflected on what was read, noting keyfindings and making initial connections. The second review included an examination of themethodology, results, discussion, and any implications or limitations of the studies. During thesecond review of the data, themes common to the articles were extracted.ResultsThree themes emerged from the analysis of 11 articles collected in the systematized search. Thethemes describe the types of experiences women encounter in engineering industry. Most of
-university collaboration towards theimplementation of a professional development program for construction students improved theirinterviewing and soft skills, contributing to their professional identity development [22]. Well-designed informal learning programs will provide construction students with exposure to rolemodels, mentors, experiences, symbols and rituals within the architectural-engineering-construction (AEC) professional community to enhance their professional identity development.This occurs because these experiences encourage students’ reflections, interests, persistence, andand bring them to full participation in the construction professional community.BackgroundThrough a formal proposal submission by an HBCU for the development of a
knowledge process. The interpretation depends on a learner’s background knowledge andbeliefs. Every new piece of information is connected to existing knowledge after subjectiveinterpretation to fit their existing beliefs. Thus, new information can be connected appropriatelyand will reflect each person’s objective reality; it can also be connected to the incorrect beliefsand interpreted subjectively; or, it will be rejected (not retained), if it contradicts the learner’sbeliefs.11 Inductive teaching methodology is an active learning methodology which allows theinstructor to expose mistaken perceptions and beliefs of learners, and lead them to reframingtheir beliefs before new information is introduced and connected to the learner’s
for a medical device to be cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. We believe all patients should receive high-quality medical devices, regardless of their ability to pay. All BME courses are patient-centered, which is atypical of medical device and medical device regulation courses. For example, when the Director teaches eighteen electrical and mechanical medical devices 3 that have saved numerous lives in her Medical Device Systems course, five requirements from applicable engineering standards are discussed for each medical device. As a former Vice President of Research in the medical device industry, she asks students to reflect if each requirement is
0 II Preparation Preparation for first use 2 III Mechanical Use Use w/o reflection 1 IV A Routine Reliable use with few changes 4 IV B Refinement Continual adaption & improvement 3 V Integration Collaboration w/ others to improve 3 VI Renewal Large improvement & reevaluation 0Teacher’s Creative AchievementsCreative achievement was found to be low with the sample of RET teachers in the first cohort.The second cohort included much more lifetime creative acheivement and recognition, with twoteachers scoring over ten on the instrument. While the overall
literature [12-14], the conceptof shortage of time repeated throughout the interviews. A participant reflects on the lack of timeissue: I would say that the largest cost has been our individual time, the faculty members' individual time. Because it takes some time to think about your course syllabus in a different way, thinking about ... Because in the curriculum plan, it shows you ... or there's indications of what courses might be prerequisites. But then we had to go back and think about what topics within that course are the most relevant.Another participant recounts what resources could make more time possible: I think that there's probably something as a carrot and a stick to get faculty together to do
, overall, students enjoyed the technology and would like to have itintegrated into their school curriculum. Culturally Situated Design Tools (CSDTs) also integratecultural aspects into their applications which cover various educational topics 18 . The CornrowCurves CSDT uses the African American cultural braiding technique to allow students to practicegeometric skills by having students to create their own braids or mimic images supplied by theapplication. Translational geometric skills such as rotation, reflection and scaling are required tomaster intricate designs when creating cornrows. Ron Eglash’s team of researchers have craftedover 15 CSDTs that are tailored to multiple cultures including African American, African, NativeAmerican and Latino
the effectiveness of the applied/active learning activities and to see ifthey correlate with an increase in later success in Engineering courses, we analyzed studentperformance in the Applied Mechanics I class. The current prerequisite to the AppliedMechanics I class is Physics for Engineers I. Before the redesign of Physics curriculum theprerequisite was PHYS 215, Engineering Physics I, which was a traditional Physics class. It washeavily oriented towards theory and the lab components were rather disjointed with thetheoretical learning activities. We compared the Applied Mechanics I class final grade pointaverage (which reflects all assignment grades, including homework, quizzes, and a total of threeexams) as a measure of the performance
problem, reconstructing the main problem, and performingindependent and collaborative studies, students then revisit the original problem with a renewedapproach, new knowledge, and skills (Savery & Duffy, 1995; Barrows, 2002). The action ofreconnecting to the problem with a constructive approach encourages students to take ownershipof their short- and long-term learning goals. As part of life-long learning skills, students developself-learning habits to understand the need for recognizing real-life problems, allocating time todo independent research and reflect upon findings (Hmelo-Silver, 2004; Hoidn & Kärkkäinen,2014).3.0 ENVIRONMENTS FOR FOSTERING EFFECTIVE CRITICAL THINKINGThe Environments for Fostering Effective Critical Thinking, or
team member contribution or guidance from a facilitator. Overt activities include: connect or link, reflect and self-monitor, planning, predicting outcomes, and generating hypotheses [20]. Collaborative Students’ dialogue substantively on the same self-constructed idea vocalized to the team. They engagement can accept the ideas presented to the team, little conflict is caused, and dialogue serves to continue the current course of discussion. Or, ideas are questioned or misunderstood, disequilibrium leads to students trying to bring the course of discussion to their understanding. Overt activities include: building on a team member’s contribution, argue, defend
engagement as a result of peer teaching. Theparticipant population included students enrolled in a single course offered on twodifferent college campuses (main and branch). The content, material and planning werecontrolled, but each course had a different instructor. The participants were paired ingroups of two or three students and asked to assume the leadership in preparing andconducting one 50- minute class session and at week 5 of the 10-week semester, begantheir peer teaching. The peer teachers taught their class the material and then the courseinstructor would conclude with content clarity, conclusions, thoughts, question andanswers. The peer teachers were asked to remain in the classroom to reflect on theirexperience and the effectiveness of
60 seconds, it significantly helped developing student interest inbusiness entrepreneurship (80% compared to 62% for the engineering field trip); and helpedstudents understand the connection between STEM and entrepreneurship (79% compared to 72%for the engineering field trip).Figure 4. Student responses to “Please indicate the degree the event/activity helped you in the following:” for a field trip to a fast-pitch competition in year 3Summative Results Across the years, student interest towards subjects and fields in Engineering, ComputerScience or Entrepreneurship was tracked by student self-surveys. Each field interest constructwas measured using items on a 0 to 10 scale, with 10 reflecting the highest positive
researchconducted within the ASEE community?RQ2. How does this body of research relate to, draw on, support, or expand the theoretical andpedagogical Maker-oriented frameworks established within the Learning Sciences?The Historical and Theoretical Roots of Maker Education in Learning SciencesIn this section, we will provide three lenses which emerge from the Learning Sciences’ approachto studying the Maker Movement. This set of schemas will act as both a point of departure andobject of reflection for understanding the learning-oriented research into Making conductedwithin the field of Engineering Education.Maker Education: a Technology-Powered Extension of Progressive EducationAlthough the term “Maker Education” implies that current efforts to provide
outlet for showing what they know about the challenge. It can serve as a baseline or pre-assessment. 3.Multiple Perspectives - provide insights on the challenge. These statements or comments from experts do not provide a solution but should help the students see the many dimensions to the challenge. 4.Research and Revise - engages students in learning activities linked to the challenge. These can be readings, homework problems, simulations, or other activities. 5.Test Your Mettle - application of what students have learned and evaluation of what they need to know more about. This step helps students reflect on and synthesize what they know. 6.Go Public - provides students an outlet to demonstrate what they know at the
of classes (see the below section regarding s tudent and faculty reflections). These new courses will be offered s tarting in 2019, and will serve CIA minors and discipline specific majors as well: ART 376 The Art of Mixed Reality: Conceptual creation, storytelling, interface design in 3D virtual and augmented realms, visual styles and use of metaphors. A theorybased view of mixed reality (MR) worlds, including coding and software, the making of 3D assets, technical challenges and constraints. The students will develop, research, write and propose their own idea for a MR project. ART 470 Conceptual Art and Storyboarding for
study cited interest or skill in building or putting things togetheras reasons they could not become an engineer, suggesting that some students see engineering asfor builders or makers, but not for them. Other students said they could not become engineersbecause they were not creative or didn’t know how to ideate. Several students said they couldbecome engineers but would not because they planned to pursue another career of interest. It ispossible that all of these students might find engineering more appealing if they saw their ownskills and interests reflected in engineering. For example, we note that six girls and one boyplanned to become veterinarians; perhaps these students would be drawn toward engineering ifthey were aware of ways to
builders as an important experience they desired for themselves. For example,Batya, an 18 year old African-American girl who came to the program from a large city,explained that she took the time to reflect and think whether and how participation in theprogram would be beneficial to her. She described having conversations with her design teacherand several women in her family. Batya described that making and building was something thatshe was used to doing alongside her brothers: “Growing up I have all brothers. So being aroundgirls and doing stuff that I would normally do with boys, it, kind of I guess, not changes myperspective, but widens it. So, I might be more comfortable personally just working doing thingsthat I wouldn't normally do with
theproject was used, but the 8 outcomes below reflect accurately the consistent goals of the courseand form a basis for what features needed to be included in a project. 1. Students will develop problem statements and design criteria/requirements by evaluating a project scenario using design techniques (such as mind mapping or functional decomposition). 2. As a part of a design team, students will use the engineering design process to design, create, and evaluate a prototype that addresses realistic design constraints and requirements. 3. Students will self-assess, select, pursue, and demonstrate competency with a variety of tools, methods, and software as determined by their program. 4. Students will analyze
partial credit defined in the rubric. Moredetails about the rubric and the grading scheme are described in [8,9].Locating, classifying and correcting errors on exams can be a very important part of the learningprocess. This is referred to as reflection by cognitive scientists [2], and we prefer that studentsrather than graders glean this benefit. We hope that this process leads to higher accuracy andgrades in the future, all while developing an engineering mindset for checking work and locatingmistakes.Early and Frequent Assessment. In this new course design the timing and frequency ofassessment is important. It is recommended that students get two or three early assessmentsduring the first five weeks of the semester. If the assessments are left
force,and is committed to solving the imbalance of social development, while traditional means ofpoverty eradication cannot fundamentally solve the problem. It can be said that bothengineering ethics and inclusive innovation share the core goals of “changing the potential ofpeople's lives, solving social problems, and maintaining fairness and justice”. Secondly, reflecting the social fairness, building a community with a shared future formankind and fully stimulating the social innovative vitality are the philosophical startingpoints of engineering ethics and inclusive innovation. There are two principles need to beconsidered when we reflect the social fairness. The principles are as follows:(1) Equality ofopportunities. Under the condition
module, students were placed into groups of three to four. The teams decided on a communication method and planned a meeting schedule for the semester. A composition notebook was provided to each group to document their meetings and to record a brief reflection of each meetings. Students were required to bring their group notebooks to the ENGR194 class. Notebook checks were performed randomly during the semester to keep track of the learning process. • Four-year Graduation Plan Development: The purpose of this module is to guide student to develop their plan for taking courses during their undergraduate years. In the first session of this module, the instructor described some important rules and
them to use every second, every minute, while you are walking from class to class, that you think about mathematics. Always thinking. Practice a lot. I tell them (students) that you have to think like a mathematician - practice like a basketball player. That is what I tell them to do before they come to the classroom, and after they leave.Interview data in support of developing teamwork and communication skills: Student: It really helps, as a female, to be able to get together with other females - and males - to work in groups in what is otherwise a male dominated field. It is easier to ask questions, see role-models. Student reflection statement: What I will remember about this workshop is the