techniques to improve student engagement, but this paper will focuson the setting for this case study. Since executing the enhanced lesson that is Boodler’s Pizzeriarequires considerable effort by the instructor team, a key question remained - how effective isthis endeavor in terms of making the course content memorable and applicable? Student scoresacross homework assignments, mid-term exams, and final grades were analyzed to determine ifthe effort improved student learning. Figure 1: Kevin Scruggs, Erin Duhon, and Ledlie Klosky at the Boodler’s Pizza Grand Opening prior to the first execution of the lesson 2The Value of Collaborative LearningResearchers and educators have
impacts of engineering (ESI) isan important part of undergraduate education. Despite the inclusion of these topics inaccreditation criteria, professional codes of ethics, and engineering bodies of knowledge, there islittle consensus on the most effective approach to educating students about ESI. BetweenSeptember 2016 and April 2017, 37 interviews with faculty experienced in ESI education werecompleted. The interviews were designed to gain insight into the courses or co-curricularactivities in which the educators teach ESI. The semi-structured interviews explored the teachingapproaches used, including topic selection, pedagogy, and assessment, as well as motivatingfactors in the course design, perceptions of student impacts, and the overall
and is an Associate Director of the Montana Engineering Education Research Center. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Industrial Feedback into Role-Playing Scenarios in Laboratory Classes for Improved Technical Communication Skills Transferable to the WorkplaceAbstractGood communication skills are necessary for students entering the workforce. However, due to acontinually changing communication landscape, courses that integrate communication skills intothe engineering curriculum may not align with the skills students need. In this paper, informationwas solicited from practicing engineers in industry regarding the types of communication genresthey engage
possible remedialprograms is equally important. Since students sometimes enter university with veryheterogeneous backgrounds, it is of great importance to provide students with the possibilityto catch up. For example Johnson and ‘O Keeffe [18] examined the effect of a pre-universitymath transfer course for adult learners. They concluded that there was an increase in retentionrates of students who participated in the transfer course. A similar study investigated theeffect of a summer math intervention program. The participants took a math readiness exambefore and after the intervention program and the scores were significantly higher [21].Another option is to offer remedial support after enrollment. For instance at BudapestUniversity of Technology
design solutions twice to emphasizethe importance of iteration.We found that an immersive design-build-iterate experience in the 2nd year is associated withnarrowly focused improvements in 4th year capstone design outcomes. Specifically, the builtquality of the final prototype was improved in projects that focused on mechanical design, butthese improvements did not extend to other types of projects or to other late steps in theengineering design process. We discuss our findings in terms of the spacing effect, and othermeans by which engineering design behavior might be reinforced.Control yearThe control year of this design course was based around (a) a semester-long project thatculminated in an alpha prototype, and (b) a series of 1 to 3-week
&M University and earned his Doctor of Philos- ophy in Civil (Environmental) Engineering. His research efforts are focused on drinking water quality and issues related to treatment of wastewater using physical, chemical, biological and electro-chemical/kinetic processes. His recent research efforts have been in the area of application of geographic information sys- tems to environmental management and sustainability, causes/effects of salinity in soils and corrosion of metal pipes. Dr. Tewari also has keen interest in STEM education, improving diversity in STEM areas, inclusion of hands-on and digital tools in curriculum. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Utility
bythe National Science Board estimated a 47% growth in science and engineeringemployment from 2000 to 20102. Concerns related to this growth in engineeringemployment include the attraction, retention, and quality of students in engineeringdisciplines. Research has shown that achievement in engineering courses is correlatedwith spatial ability3-6 and that spatial ability skills can be improved through training3, 4.However, whether a correlation between retention and spatial ability exists has beendisputed in the literature.Sorby and Baartmans7 developed a course at Michigan Technological University entitled“Introduction to Spatial Visualization” to improve the spatial ability of freshman studentswho were identified as at-risk due to poorly
Session 1793 Feedback Techniques for Project-based Courses Valentin Razmov, Stani Vlasseva Department of Computer Science and Engineering University of Washington, Seattle { valentin, stani } @ cs.washington.eduAbstractFeedback is important for student learning, yet many instructors are rightly concerned about thetime they spend giving feedback, especially if they cannot tell whether it is used or ignored bythe students. Similarly, instructors can benefit from student feedback, yet to achieve this,effective mechanisms for
Paper ID #42658Continuous Improvement from Foundation to Accreditation: Challenges inCreating an Engineering Program at a Small Liberal Arts CollegeDr. Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College Derek Breid is an associate professor of Engineering at Saint Vincent College. His interests include integrating active learning techniques into classic engineering courses, and studying the mechanical behavior of soft materials.Dr. Stephen Jodis, Saint Vincent CollegeDr. Stacy Birmingham, Saint Vincent College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Continuous Improvement from Foundation to
inclusive and student-centered practices that can positivelyimpact student learning.IntroductionThe growth in the employment of undergraduate educators in higher education is driven, to somedegree, by financial efficiency, and many studies that report overwhelmingly positive effects of peer TAson student learning (Luckie et al, 2020). We employ and train undergraduate ‘Academic ExcellenceWorkshop (AEW) Facilitators’ who, in pairs, develop and lead weekly, one credit, 2-hour sessions thatparallel challenging core courses taken primarily by first and second-year engineering students.In written applications and interviews, most facilitators profess a passion for explaining things indifferent ways, breaking down problems into pieces, gleaning any
Joanneum UAS, through the international office, for aresidential course at Salford University in the UK, and in-house training continues to be offeredat regular intervals. In addition, lecturers receive assistance from the language trainers in thedepartment in terms of preparation and proofreading of lecture materials.Once we announced that we were now offering an entire semester in English, the ‘flow’ ofstudents from partner universities did indeed increase, so much so that in the past two years up to25% of those participating in 6th semester courses have been exchange students. Having amultinational, multicultural student body in the 6th semester has some interesting effects on howthe courses and projects run. The inhomogeneous nature of the
of Technology Grant for Educational Reform and Research Activity (AY2024). Her research interests include: (1) Impacts and potential benefits of including humanities components in science and engineering degree programs (2) Innovative methods of assessment in science and engineering education, especially in the context of remote learning, hybrid courses, and collaborative international programs (3) Solving systematic issues that impact the effectiveness of science and engineering education programs, in both in-person and remote learning contexts. In recent years she has been a presenter at the following international conferences: World Educational Research Association (WERA): WERA Conference 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024
delivery were effective/not effective? Do you have any specific suggestions for improving delivery of course or lab content in remote environments? What elements of the remote environment made it easy to learn/difficult to learn? Do you have any specific suggestions that could improve students' ability to learn in remote environments? What elements of the remote environment made it easy/difficult to complete your work? Do you have any specific suggestions for things that could make it easier for students to complete their work in remote environments? Top three factors that affected your learning negatively/positively.We received 48 responses that included over 400 individual comments. Student
loss in food insecure areas such as Ghana. This work examines amethodology to improve Ghana’s food security by providing better resources and more effectivetraining to women in Ghana’s agricultural community. Research was conducted on theintersection of Ghana’s social and environmental climate and crop storage practices andtechnologies with a specific focus on the effect of behavioral and gender roles on women inagriculture. From this information, an educational module was designed for the volunteers whowould train the farmers on how to improve their storage practices. This module embodied muchof the “train the trainer” method which teaches both post harvest strategies alongside teachingand communication strategies. The focus of the module was
, Papua New Guinea. (1995)2. SATTER M.A. “A FYE Improvement Plan” Dept of Mechanical Engineering, PNG University of Technology, Lae, Papua New Guinea, pp1-17 (1995)3. SARI, J. “A Course Evaluation and Social Survey Report of the Foundation Year Accounting and Business Studies Students of UNITECH” TLMU Report No.3, pp1-38, (1993)4. SARI, J. “Problems in Learning of PNG Students in Formal Education Institutions: An open discussion on students reluctance in asking or answering questions in class” Teaching and Learning Methods Unit, PNG University of Technology, Lae, pp1 -17 (March 1994)5. SARI, J. “A View on Teaching and Learning Effectiveness for PNG Secondary and
assumptions;identify the sources of the data and assumptions, and evaluate the relevancy and accuracyof the data and assumptions; identify and trace significant implications of the data andassumptions; consider alternative explanations without distortion or self-deception; andreason to logical, rational, responsible and ethical conclusions and decisions.The Socratic Method does not always work in all contexts nor for all students, but it canbe effective for most students most of the time. The paper discusses how the Method wasused to integrate questioning and learning in the aforementioned courses, laboratories andprojects to stimulate and challenge students, to assist them to acquire knowledge, and tohelp students discipline their mind by developing
1430398.short-term summer intervention program would be effective in improving retention andacademic performance in STEM fields. The program ran for all four summers during the grantactivity period, from Summer 2015 to Summer 2018. The program paired small groups ofstudents with faculty mentors to complete a STEM project for two weeks (one week in Summer2015). Students also participated in a career workshop on the last half-day of the program.Students were considered “at-risk” if they were still in pre-calculus or earlier mathematicscourses at the end of the academic year. Grant personnel went to pre-calculus courses in Springterm to recruit participants. Faculty members teaching pre-calculus courses also sent emailsabout the program to their
, First-Year Engineering Students, Writing FellowsAbstractIn an effort to study the writing and critical thinking skills of first-year engineeringstudents, the authors have engaged in a research study which asks whether criticalthinking and writing of first-year (FY) students can be improved by linking engineeringwith English courses. One intervention developed for this study was the use of WritingFellows (undergraduate peer tutors) in the engineering course. Writing Fellows (WF)have been found to be effective at enhancing the writing abilities of students in coursesacross the curriculum The specific sub-questions for this segment of the larger study arethe focus of this paper: Does the WF experience improve writing and critical thinking?Do the
] Krauss, G. Gordon. Neeley, Lawrence (2015). Peer Review Feedback in an Introductory Design Course:Increasing Student Comments and Questions through the use of Written Feedback. Harvey Mudd College.[2] Tseng, S.-C., & Tsai, C.-C. (2007). On-line assessment and the role of peer feedback: A study of high schoolcomputer course. Computers and Education, v. 49 , 1161-1174.[3] Sung, Y.-T., Chang, K.-E., Chiou, S.-K., & Hou, H.-T. (2005). The design and application of a web-based self-and peer-assessment system. Computers and Education, 45, 187-202.[4] Gielen, S., Peeters, E., Dochy, F., Onghena, P., & Struyven, K. (2010). Improving effectiveness of peer feedbackfor learning. Learning and Instruction, 20, 304-315.[5] Topping, K. (1998). Peer
preparation.2.1.1 Designing effective syllabiSyllabi serve as a contract between instructor and students. New faculty members should ensurethat their syllabi communicate course objectives, learning outcomes, grading criteria, and policiesin a transparent and accessible manner. Providing students with an alternative lecture schedulecan also show an outlining key date for assignments, exams, and other important milestones. Thisclarity enables students to plan their study schedule effectively, manage their time efficiently, andstay on track with coursework.2.1.2 Laboratory Design and real-world connectionDesigning laboratories with stronger connections to real-world examples and theoretical knowledgeinvolves several strategies, including selecting
Powered by www.slayte.com Improving understanding of reaction forces in free body diagrams using a paired vector object in PrairieLearnAbstractA foundational skill in mechanics is the ability to draw complete and correct free body diagrams(FBDs). Students benefit from extensive practice and feedback as they build their FBD skills, butin large enrollment courses the ability for course staff to give detailed individual feedback islimited. That mismatch between need for feedback and capacity to provide it drives adoption ofteaching software with automated grading, such as PrairieLearn (PL). In the sophomore levelStatics and Mechanics of Solids course at Cornell University we have recently introduced limiteduse of PL to give
performs research in drug delivery and extracellular vesicles and is currently at ETH Zurich for coop. Her long term goals are to become a professor in chemical engineering and improve student pedagogy and effective training of tenure track professors in teaching.Ms. Caroline Ghio, Northeastern University Caroline Ghio is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Chemical Engineering and minoring in Data Science and Math. She has been a Connections tutor for four years. Ghio conducts independent research studying iron absorption in the gut, serves on the e-boards of the Society of Women Engineers and Tau Beta Pi, and is a Developer and Data Analyst for IDEA, Northeastern University’s venture accelerator. Ghio also has
AC 2008-1766: SMALL INTERVENTIONS, BIG IMPACTS: HOWMODIFICATION OF DELIVERY PROCESS OF IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES FORFRESHMEN CAN DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE LEARNINGAly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Aly Tawfik is the VTSTA President and a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is a doctoral student in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research is in the area of transportation systems. He is currently a workshop leader for freshmen courses at Virginia Tech.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in Engineering Education and Mechanical
Session (to be assigned) An Experiment in Pseudo-Asynchronous Course Delivery Carl F. Zorowski North Carolina State UniversityAbstract This paper describes an experiment in delivering a graduate level course in a pseudo–asynchronous manner using modern digital communication technology. The purpose of thiseffort was two-fold. One was to reduce the logistics and increase flexibility in an existingdistance educational delivery system for engineering graduate courses. The second goal was toimprove the efficiency and academic effectiveness of graduate course offerings for both on-campus
, should realize that the field of “engineering” comprises a broad spectrum ofoccupations requiring different abilities, interests and skills. Both engineering and engineeringtechnology are viable professional paths that lead to rewarding and successful careers.ABET AccreditationAnother component of our PFF course is the introduction of ABET accreditation, which is anassurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by theprofession for which it prepares its students9. We believe that an engineering or engineeringtechnology faculty member should be actively involved in ABET accreditation, and clearlyunderstand that accreditation gives program faculty a structured mechanism to assess, evaluate,and improve the
Programs Objective Assessment Methods (triangulated) 1: Double the number of students with A: EWU database of declared majors disabilities who are declared majors in B: Survey of partner community colleges STEM from 16 to 32 by increasing their C: Survey of partner high schools enrollment and retention. 2: Improve the performance of students with disabilities taking courses to match that of D: EWU database of grades students without disabilities in classes by E: Survey of students faculty who have attended the Access For All F: Survey of Access
technological selection and rejection. Theresults of this research may be used to improve the design criteria for more effectivedevelopment and application of learning technologies, such as deployed in on-line courses and inemerging high immersion game-based learning systems. Furthermore, with better-designedlearning technology systems and devices, leading to broader diffusion and successfulimplementation, then criteria for technological literacy might be determined more effectively.Objectives of the research include: 1) identifying anthropological invariants in early learning; 2)identifying invariant learning behavior in later stages of learning, including identifying vestigesor artifact behaviors from early learning; 3) documenting the adoption rates
CoursesAbstractThis paper describes a framework for developing and implementing assessment instruments incapstone engineering design courses. The framework provides a structure for aligning learningoutcomes, methods for examining performance related to these outcomes, and providingfeedback that improves student learning in these outcome areas. The framework incorporatesthree different perspectives—that of the educational researcher, the student learner, and theprofessional practitioner. The paper concludes by highlighting which framework componentsinform different steps in a methodology currently being used to create sound, broadly-applicable,and efficient assessment instruments for capstone design courses.IntroductionEngineering design is recognized as a
instructional media had a strong effect on student achievement, while the effectof instructor differences was negligible. Selection bias, novelty factor, differences in instructionaldesign and social threats to the internal validity of the study were also rejected as a possibleexplanation for the observed differences in achievement.I. IntroductionBackgroundThe study was situated in the sixth semester Control Systems course (ELE639) in anundergraduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson University in Toronto,Canada. Hypermedia (text, graphics, video and sounds, linked in a non-linear, associative manner)have been introduced into the course to support experiential learning 1, 2 . A pilot project 3 withclassroom hypermedia
… I am less likely to change directions on a project after… I like to think about ways to improve accepted solutions. I tend not to do something when I am unsure of the outcome. 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 Post survey Pre-survey Figure 4. ProMod group pre- and post-survey results for questions that have a medium to large effect size (1=Strongly Agree; 5=Strongly Disagree)ConclusionsThis paper discusses an approach known as ProMod (Project-based Modular Learning) thatcoheres two first year courses introduction to engineering and intercultural communication usinga