concept mapping, and the development of mini projects could beincorporated into the assessment of the learning outcomes. This work is specifically relevant, asone of the major objectives of the educational process is for students to acquire theoretical andconceptual knowledge [32]. However, the educational imperative for engineering education goesbeyond this objective. Developing technical expertise also requires developing practical skillsthrough hands-on experiences. Instructional labs in engineering help translate conceptualknowledge to practical experiences that reflect real-world scenarios, which engineeringgraduates will encounter during their engineering careers. However, gaps often exist betweenthe skill sets that engineering employers