Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

essential to incorporate teaching and learningmethods that adequately address the different learning styles in the classroom, and to developways to promote student motivation6 and engagement. As stated in the literature, engineeringstudents are predominantly active, visual, and sensing learner types 6- 9. However, most teachingmethods in engineering are geared toward reflective, verbal, and intuitive learner types6. This isthe exact opposite of the suggestions made from multiple learning style studies stated in theliterature 6-9. Teaching in engineering is generally more focused on theory, verbal, and passivelearning, as opposed to deductive learning supported by Felder as the preferred learning methodusing practical applications, visual