engaged experiences that involve guided practice,opportunities for collaboration, and reflection on applying course content through real-world application [13,14, 15]. Active learning allows for engaging with higher-orderthinking tasks, such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating applied course content[15]. This practice of high-order thinking tasks occurs in formal and non-formal STEMeducation environments and can incorporate self-regulated learning, self-monitoring,and self-evaluation [13,14, 15, 16, 17]. Professional organizations value active learning experiences in engineeringdegree programs, as evidenced by ABET accreditation criteria and industryrepresentatives Prados, Peterson, and Luttuca, 2005 statements of there being a
. It is noted that students will also have background and foundational literature they will discuss in the intro that will not show up in the Matrix. c. Students will use the research question skills learned in class to identify metadata they will collect from the studied papers and compare across the matrix. d. Finally, students will write a reflection on the process that includes their search strategies, experiences, and next steps. e. Timeliness is important. After a week, you will have both half-credit for the assignment and less time to develop your paper, so please chat with me early if you’re falling behind on this.7. Lit Review: Paper a. Students must follow
who changemajors, and students who are veterans (e.g., [7], [27]). Other work has indicated the importanceof factors such as motivation and belongingness [5], [28]. While those factors are not connectedto a students’ academic record, they are an important reminder of what academic records can andcannot reflect about students. MIDFIELD leaders point to the value of qualitative research tofurther explore the quantitative findings [9]. Similarly, this paper represents the early quantitativestrand of a larger mixed-method project seeking to identify opportunities to support ECEstudents.The past few years have seen the engineering education research community grapple with thepotential contributions of educational data mining students’ academic
Mean St. Dev Mean St. Dev Non-Traditionally Underrepresented Students 3.510 0.426 29.30 3.797 Traditionally Underrepresented Students 3.236** 0.717 28.20 5.448 PMP-Eligible Students 3.161** 0.813 28.02 5.255 PMP Participants 3.343 0.546 28.46 5.782Significance reflects results of an independent samples t-test between non-TU students and TU studentsubpopulations. * p ≤ 0.05, ** p < .01, *** p < .005.Since RQ2 seeks to understand the relationship between participation in the PMP and studentacademic
, the simplicity of the project naturally yields the project to be used in awide variety of learning environments and student learners. When implementation does occur, the generatedresults would need to be studied and further modifications would be made to the teaching approach.Eventually, the module and learning materials along with the project will be made highly accessible toeducators through a centralized soft robotic teaching website being developed at Rowan University.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.2235647. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the authors(s) and do not necessarily reflect the
could be’, 2019, doi: 10.1007/s11186-019-09345-5.[26] S. Hunziker and M. Blankenagel, ‘Single Case Research Design’, Research Design in Business and Management, pp. 141–170, 2021, doi: 10.1007/978-3-658-34357-6_8.[27] R. H. Horner and J. Ferron, ‘Advancing the Application and Use of Single-Case Research Designs: Reflections on Articles from the Special Issue’, Perspectives on Behavior Science , vol. 45, pp. 5–12, 2021, doi: 10.1007/s40614-021-00322-x.[28] V. S. Athota and A. Malik, ‘Within-Case Qualitative Analysis’, Managing Employee Well-being and Resilience for Innovation, pp. 95–174, 2019, doi: 10.1007/978-3-030- 06188-3_5.[29] I. Halevi Hochwald, G. Green, Y. Sela, Z. Radomyslsky, R. Nissanholtz-Gannot, and O
lecture series program Q7. How did the [component] Mean 3.875 3.333 affect your sense of belonging in the research group? Std. dev. 0.696 0.471PALS surveyThe Patterns of Adaptive Learning Scales (PALS) survey is demonstrated in the literature toaccurately predict the motivation and persistence among students that engage in researchexperiences [15 ,11][19 ,18]. This instrument can assess the perceptions of student’s goals,which include orientations that are classified as mastery (or task), performance-approach, andperformance-avoidance. The revised scales were used in this study to reflect the adaptation of thePALS survey to measure goal
student engagement, critical thinkingskills, and overall learning outcomes. The current study contributed to the discourse on thetransformative potential of hands-on learning in the context of biology education.Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Digital Learning Lab, in one of their articles [26],conceptualized hands-on learning as a cyclical process that encompasses concrete experience,reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. A few studieshave shown how hands-on learning improves student outcomes, including motivation andengagement, conceptual knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving development. Tofurther substantial the ongoing discussions, some studies [27], [28] have found that hands
activities of the course studied?” Our datasuggest that students’ learning of the literacies of HCD is reflected through the different stages oftheir capstone project. Moreover, they used the literacies as tools for honoring the voices andexperiences of the community where they implemented their project.Our study offers implications for engineering education. Foremost, although not directly theobject of this paper, it is impossible to understand learning without considering teaching. In aphenomenographic study, Zoltowski et al.[46] argue that students’ ways of understanding andexperiencing HCD have different degrees of comprehensiveness. Our data show that focalstudents seem to present a comprehensive perspective of HCD: The main issue with the
supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumbers 2346868 and 2144698. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation. We would like to express gratitude to Team Y for participatingin this study and for their willingness to open their meetings to us and provide feedback on theinitial drafts of this paper. We would also like to thank Dr. Nicola Sochacka for her insightfulfeedback and discussions as we analyzed our initial data. Finally, we would like to thank themembers of the ENLITE research team who gave feedback to the drafts of this paper.References[1] M. Borrego and L. K. Newswander
judgements), the appreciation of the idea (appreciatingfeedback) and managing the emotions associated with the idea (managing affect). Thus, anappropriate framework for idea acceptance would comprise of the same three areas, justworded to reflect their association to any idea as opposed to feedback literacy. This modelcan be seen in Figure 3. Apprecia�ng the Topic Evalua�ng the Idea Managing Affect Idea AcceptanceFigure 3: The Proposed Idea Acceptance Model. The model contains three dimensions: Appreciating the Topic, Evaluatingthe Idea and Managing Affect. All three dimensions are required to achieve Idea Acceptance.This model is also inspired by the
Communication 161 Total 962Also not reflected in these numbers is the use of our materials by our industrial stakeholders.After working with us as consultants, two of our industrial consultants requested access to thevideos for use in onboarding new employees. We gave them access to our videos, but we werenot able to give them access to our learning management system and the ability to earn badges,since Brightspace usage is restricted to Purdue affiliated users.Table 2 and Figures 1-3 contain selected comprehensive results of the feedback surveys fromstudents in the pilot courses. We chose to present comprehensive results (rather than results byclass, gender, etc.) since our aim for the pilot
NationalScience Foundation research. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of theOffice of Naval Research or the National Science Foundation.References[1] B. K. Townsend and K. Wilson, “A hand to hold for a little bit: Factors facilitating thesuccess of community college transfer students to a large research university,” Journal ofCollege Student Development, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 439-456, 2006. [Online]. Available:https://doi.org/10.1353/csd.2006.0052.[2] D. D. Buie, “Beyond a deficit view: Understanding the experiences of first-generationstudents who participate in college access and success community-based organizations,” Ed.D.dissertation
overview ofcurrent knowledge, theories, methods, and gaps in the existing research [12]. Topical aspects ofthe research question frame the literature review and provide an understanding of the challengesfacing technical education today. The literature review reflects on and researches the subject andhow the issues contribute to the literature [13]. This literature review begins with knowledgeareas that support improving clean energy educational opportunities for current and futuretechnicians in clean energy industries.Existing literature was reviewed to identify key skills development approaches and strategieswithin the context of the fast-moving and technology-intensive clean energy industry, using athematic approach to consider the following
, College Station, Texas 77843; Telephone: 979-845-2716; email:cstanley@tamu.edu and Reuben May, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 3120 LincolnHall, Urbana, Illinois, 61801; email: rabm@illinois.edu, faculty, staff, and campus coordinatorsat every four universities for their assistance with this research. Any opinions andrecommendations expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of theNational Science Foundation (NSF). The authors thank correspondence concerning this articleshould be addressed to América Soto-Arzat, Texas A&M University, 4351 TAMU 2935Research Parkway, Suite #311 College Station TX 77843-4351; email: americaarzat@tamu.eduand/or Jennifer Ackerman, Texas A&M University, office address, and
completing freshman andsophomore level math, physics and engineering courses in order to complete their Bachelor’sdegree, with the majority of students transferring to the University of Washington (all 3campuses, which includes UWT). The pandemic has led to a decline in enrollment andpersistence of engineering degree seekers as the number of students facing financial pressures towork and support family increased. Additionally, mental health related issues, which are knownto disproportionately affect low-income students, spiked, further exacerbating the challenges thatthese students were facing. This reflects trends at the national level that show a decrease instudents’ financial security and well-being as indicated by employment status
projects. The end of both design projects reserved one day to focus on EMand asked them to reflect on questions they had about engineering, to create a concept map as agroup about EM, and to identify the value they had created for stakeholders in their projects. In2021-2022, this was the first introduction to EM for both projects and was designed as areflection. In 2022-2023, it was the first introduction to EM for the robot project, but theresearch-based project had heavily focused on EM and value creation throughout the semester.Student workload across the design projects was reduced in 2022-2023 compared to the yearprior. For example, students were given additional time to brainstorm their designs and createthem, reducing the overall number of
. For instance, one formerchair who is in a management position at their firm explains: By people who don't dislike the mission of SE3, I feel like it's well regarded. I feel like it's been a really beneficial experience for me. I have reflected on [how] I focused a lot on that for many years, at the expense of like a technical committee, right? I could have been doing code development or seismology committee or whatever--more traditional and male-dominated committees or professional development activities. [There are] pros and cons for both paths, for sure. But I don't feel like people dismiss SE3. I feel like if anything, it's been gaining more and more notoriety over time.This comes from an engineer
andthe R.O.S.E Research Group at the University of Cincinnati. Without your support and guidanceduring the writing process, this document would not be what it is. We are honored to be a part ofthese outstanding groups of scholars.This work is based on research supported by the National Science Foundation Grant Awardunder Grant No. 2212690. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation. References[1] K. J. Jensen and K. J. Cross, “Engineering stress culture: Relationships among mental health, engineering identity, and sense of inclusion,” J. Eng. Educ., vol
integration of Generative AI in engineering education has proven to be a trans-formative force, enhancing traditional learning methodologies and empowering students toachieve greater creativity, depth, and innovation in their academic work. Through the practicalimplementation of AI-driven tools in courses such as Circuit Analysis, Dynamics, ElectricalPower, and Industrial Power, students have experienced significant improvements in project qual-ity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. These advancements reflect the potential of Genera-tive AI to revolutionize PBL and to support personalized learning experiences, enabling studentsto excel in the rapidly evolving field of engineering. However, alongside these benefits, importantethical
. We are currently further testing ourhypothesis that gamification and two-way teaching should not simply be the addition of gamerules to course content but to replicate the intrinsic motivation that comes from playing a game.In the near future we plan to further improve our lesson plans to better fit the student’s interestsand background. We also recognize that the scenarios should reflect the current culture and beupdated continually.7. Bibliography1. Temple University General Education Program (2015), http://Gen-Ed.temple.edu2. Wieman C. E. (2014) Large-scale comparison of science teaching methods sends clear message. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (111), 8319-8320.3. Freeman S, et al. (2014) Active learning increases
). improvability and endurance Outcomes are contextualized are not necessarily considered. The program may be in the curriculum and reflect The program situates its developing performance the national, regional, and outcomes in the national, criteria connected to the international conversation on regional, and international
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Surveying the Cultural Assets of Engineering Students: An Exploratory Quantitative StudyAbstractThe cultural assets that engineering learners use to meet coursework demands and navigateengineering programs can be invisible to engineering educators. To examine these cultural assetsof engineering learners, a quantitative instrument was designed using Community CulturalWealth (CCW) as a theoretical lens. It was distributed as part of a tri-campus study. CCW theorydelineates six forms of cultural capital that reflect the assets and resources people accumulatethrough their ways of living. These forms include aspirational, linguistic, familial, social,navigational, and
, starting in the1920s. Early disposal methods consisted of burying trash in the snow or shallow crevasses andsimply dropping empty oxygen canisters, reflecting an “out of sight, out of mind” mindset [62].These methods persisted for more than 60 years.Early expeditions were extravagant in both size and consumption. The British, who conducted allexpeditions in the 1920s because they claimed Everest as their own under the Raj, viewed theseas “a prodigious gentlemen’s journey” [63, p. 7] and gorged on a gourmet diet, including suchitems as quail with truffles, fine cheeses, bacon, herring, chocolates. High camps featuredspaghetti. Most items were packaged in tins, glass, waxed paper/cardboard, or cellophane [64]and disposed of by then-standard methods
the quote from themovie Cool Hand Luke: “What we've got here is failure to communicate [1], [2]." The luridheadline reflects ongoing debate in STEM classrooms on what credence should be given toteacher and student expectations and how to reconcile them when they are at odds. Ubiquitousstudent surveys lack scientific rigor and provide limited insight on teaching effectiveness andhow to improve student outcomes. A teacher may have happy, inspired students and angry,frustrated students in the same classroom. We seek to understand why this is so and what wouldhave helped the struggling teacher and students. Students need help learning difficult subjectmatter. Teachers need help understanding their students’ needs and guidance on best
when Rensselaer was accredited (Figure1). Additional accreditations progressed at a rate of approximately one every three years until1990, after which an average of 2.5 accreditations were added per year. Two of the EnvE PUIswere accredited prior to 1990 – Cal Poly Obispo (1971) and Cal Poly Humboldt (1981) – whilethe remaining six were accredited after, reflecting the overall increased accreditation rate.Bucknell and Central State received accreditation most recently in 2017.One may assume from the history of the disciplines that institutions with both EnvE and CivEprograms had the CivE program first. This is correct for four of the five EnvE/CivE PUIs –Bucknell, West Point, PUPR, and UW-Platteville. Bucknell has the longest period of
in understanding potentially unaddressed historical and contemporary flooding issues, andprovide potential solutions for mitigation efforts to solve problems. It was necessary tophysically travel to these locations to ensure participation. For more details on the study, pleasereview the Appendix.Student post-assessment activitiesApproximately six months after the completion of the flood study, the students were invited toparticipate in post-assessment activities. These activities were conducted between mid-Octoberand mid-November 2022. Two instruments were distributed to the students. First, an anonymoussurvey in Qualtrics consisting of a series of 25 questions that reflected on the overall studentexperience such as hiring, training, and the
exaggerate these existing stereotypes and biasesassociated with minoritized racial/ethnic identities. Classes that help participants develop ascientific identity, for example, could encourage interest in STEM career paths (Maton et al.,2016). Similarly, educational programs could improve the level of social support available toSTEM academics from minoritized racial/ethnic groups. When experiencing conflict betweenracial/ethnic and science identity (McCoy et al., 2015), the need for social support becomesparticularly important (Harper, 2012; Ong et al., 2018). The Need for an Intersectional ApproachAn "intersectional" approach to the study of social identities reflects the need to explore in-depththe experiences of