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A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Materials Science Using POGIL and Active Learning Activities

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Conference

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Publication Date

June 23, 2013

Start Date

June 23, 2013

End Date

June 26, 2013

ISSN

2153-5965

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Tagged Division

Materials

Page Count

11

Page Numbers

23.56.1 - 23.56.11

DOI

10.18260/1-2--19070

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/19070

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619

Paper Authors

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Eunice Yang University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Dr. Eunice Yang received her doctorate in mechanical engineering from the Pennsylvania State University
in 2006. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown campus. She has taught courses in Mechanical Measurements, Mechanical Measurements Lab, Materials Science, Statics, Dynamics, Matlab, Fluid Dynamics, Strength of Materials Lab, Engineering Design, and Autodesk Inventor. Her current research interest lies in the area of university pedagogy.

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Abstract

Teaching Material Science Using a Hybrid of POGIL and Micro- Literature Research ProjectsThe purpose of this research was to measure the effectiveness of using a hybrid of the guided inquirylearning with micro- literature research projects in an undergraduate Materials Science course.Quantitative learning was measured using pre- and post test results of the Materials Concept Inventory(MCI). Qualitative learning was measured using attitude surveys formatively and summatively.A hybrid approach was utilized as literature research showed that 1) the advantage of quantitativelearning between traditional lectures and process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL) in anengineering materials science class was not significant 2) students in engineering seemed less satisfiedwith POGIL primarily due to students proceeding with their learning without being reassured that theywere on the right track and 3) POGIL was more effective than traditional lectures at developingstudents’ abilities to be critical thinkers and solve conceptual problems. Based upon these findingsstudents applied critical/problem solving skills in micro- projects/presentations throughout thesemester. In terms of the cognitive learning model, student surveys showed that the hybrid approachprovided opportunities for students to incorporate new knowledge into their existing knowledge base,correct misconceptions, and reinforce new information.The results of the MCI scores were comparable to that of other large institutions. Students’ attitudestowards the hybrid presentation of material science were positive and well received.

Yang, E. (2013, June), A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Materials Science Using POGIL and Active Learning Activities Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--19070

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