[35], life sciences [36], engineering [37], and computer scienceteacher education [38]. Through the implementation of these pedagogies in the leadership course, the instructorssought to develop in CS students an awareness of the impact of technological advances insociety, an increase in confidence, and a sense of empowerment in their ability to handle conflictin a positive manner as they develop into future computing professionals. The pilot leadershipcourse integrated cooperative principles in all classroom activities, in particular, the purposefuland intentional development of skills for leadership. Komives et al. [3] argue the importance ofthese skills for leadership, especially perspective-taking, communication, reflection
. Due to time constraints, the module had to betrimmed to only 15 minutes. This haste was reflected in the feedback from students, described inmore detail in the Results and Discussion section below. As a result of this feedback, DEIinstruction was tied to ABET SO 5 as part of the program’s continuous improvement plan. Tyingthis instruction to student outcome assessment does two important things: 1) it makes DEI inengineering a permanent feature in the program so that all students see the content and 2) it willbe assessed and improved upon each year as a part of ongoing improvements to the institution’sengineering program.In 2020, the DEI instructor was again the course instructor, and the module extended over aperiod of three days. The
to identifythree constructs, research integration, quality, and beliefs. Research integration is a second orderlatent factor with four latent first order subscales - Reflection, Participation, Current Research,and Motivation [11]. The measure is a student self-report measure designed to capture students’experiences related to research in their programs. The reflection subscale provides insight intothe research process and how it leads to results of a project or program. The Participationsubscale provides insight into students’ involvement in and contributions to scientific research.The Current Research subscale identifies the content related to research instructors are providingto their students as well as the general environment. Lastly
longer belong to the class or are connected to theirclassmates. As a result, class attendance also dropped to unpreceded levels.Active learning is defined as in-class work by students that goes beyond simply listening to theinstructor and taking notes [6]. Students can be involved in tasks as simple as answering a simplequestion to more involved exercises that require the students to reflect on their learning and thepresented contents [7]. Varying content delivery method, which includes using active learningexercises, every 10–15 minutes of the lecture time was suggested to retain students' attention [8].In traditional classrooms, active learning was proven to increase student learning, problem-solvingskills, engagement, and interest in the
amplifier A2 of PA designFig. 5 ADS Smith chart utility for TGF series transistor amplifier stability circle centres andimpedance depiction for f0 = 4.9 GHz, suggestive of Capacitive Reactance (–jX) in the lower half of stability circles in Smith chart TABLE I. S-PARAMETERS FOR TRANSISTORS T1 AND T2 NPT AND TGF SERIES HEMT [6]-[7] Parameter Transistor T1, NPT Transistor T2, TGF GaN FET, HEMT GaN FET, HEMT Forward Reflection S11 = 0.84∠102.40° S11 = 0.9∠178.27° Reverse Transmission S12 = 0.05∠1.94° S12 = 0.01∠20
not calculate the centroid. Both made reference to not using this skill in other courses and typically dealing with simple shapes (i.e. squares and rectangles) or using tabulated values of centroids. Neither had “prepped” for this topic in the statics course yet. Solution Evaluation & Do participants reflect Relatively few students reflected on any of their work Sense-Making on their work as they as they progressed through the problem. Only two solve the problem? students were
engineers. Studentsneed to work with data to process and present it effectively[13]. Spreadsheet calculations anddisplay tools provide a basic skillset and introduce fundamental programming concepts whichwill prepare them for more sophisticated programing in subsequent coursework.Objective 5Technical communication skills, like many other skills, are developed through practice. Studentsare introduced to the key aspects of technical writing and given several opportunities to practice,receive feedback, revise, and reflect [14,15]. They also learn about best-practices for oralpresentations and have opportunities to practice presenting as well. In the redeveloped course,students receive mentoring and feedback about their written semester project reports
people to look beyond their self-interest, andinspires people to reach for the improbable. The effectiveness of vision, though, depends on boththis affective reaction and also perceived utility: affective reaction reflects the extent to whichfollowers would find the plan to be attractive, leading them to want to be affiliated with theorganization, and perceived utility reflects the extent to which followers believe a plan wouldlead to effective organizational change [5]. Regardless of the extent that feelings of affiliationincrease, the perceived utility will be stronger to the extent that followers see the vision as usefulnot only for the organization but for them personally, too. Because transformational leadershipboth articulates a vision and
, Open learner models, Digital tags, Self-regulated learningIntroductionMore STEM courses are now experiencing bigger class sizes, greater class diversity, hybrid(classroom-online) environments, and time constraints for including interventions unrelated tocontent. However, to date, many higher education institutions continue to rely on traditionalassessment metrics built around quality assurance as opposed to quality enhancement wheneducating and assessing their students; thereby subjecting up to several hundred students at a timeto the same educational experience despite learner variance among a given classroom population[1, 2]. To overcome these challenges, students need to adapt their learning to be more independent,self-reflective, and self
work comfortably within holistic, multidisciplinary contexts to solvecontemporary challenges. Moreover, engineers are expected to have the ability to work on multi-national teams designing products in one part of the world that will be manufactured in anotherand sold in yet another. In short, engineering is in itself, a global enterprise [2]. Trainedindividuals are needed who understand participatory development and have the technical skills toaddress complex issues. As noted by William Wulf [3], President Emeritus of National Academyof Engineering:“…engineering is now practiced in a global, holistic business context, and engineers must designunder constraints that reflect that context. In the future, understanding other cultures
relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - KSAs) were measured.Additionally, within the CATME platform team satisfaction, team interdependence and teamcohesiveness were measured. ANCOVA analysis was used to assess the quantitative data fromCATME. Preliminary results suggest that students in the treatment classes had higher teammember effectiveness and overall satisfaction scores than students in the comparison classes.Qualitative data from reflections written at the completion of the aforementioned projects wereused to explore these results.IntroductionA summary of reports on engineering curriculum concluded that the undergraduate engineeringcurriculum lacks rigor in “integrating technical and professional skills through practicalexperiences
sustainability, and July focused on convertingproject course implementation to online formats (due to COVID-19).In order to facilitate effective sharing of information and peer learning, SUMMIT-P uses twoprotocols during project meetings that provide a format for effective and fruitful discussion. Thetwo protocols, Descriptive Consultancy protocol and Success Analysis with Reflective Questionsprotocol, have historically been applied in the K-12 education community [4]. The DescriptiveConsultancy protocol [5], originally developed by Nancy Mohr and revised by Connie Parrishand Susan Taylor in August 2013, was modified by McDonnough and Henschel [6] and has beenadapted for this project to help presenters think more expansively about a particular
the scienceprofessions, researchers have identified an enduring strong association of science as a disciplinefor men [4]. This association of gender and career field also impacts young people before theycommit to a career path: middle schoolers have parroted the assumption that engineering is acareer for men [8].The Media and Women in STEMThese disciplinary norms and perceptions are reflected in the ways in which, and if, women inSTEM are portrayed in art, media, and popular culture around the world [3, 7, 9, 10, 11]. Themedia reflects the truth of underrepresentation in STEM [7, 10]. Of the 391 most popular STEM-themed YouTube channels, only 32 hosts presented themselves as female [9]. In acomprehensive study of entertainment media
disciplines, including engineering, reflects a procedural,individualistic, and separated way of knowing, which poses a significant challenge to youngwomen’s intellectual pursuit in these disciplines [18].Research Design Our study is an ethnographic study, a qualitative research approach that explores thesubtle yet important cultural aspects and processes in society. In an ethnographic study, theresearcher typically investigates a culture-sharing group in a natural setting over a prolongedperiod of time by collecting primarily observational and interview data” [19]. Ethnography is anaturalistic and holistic inquiry based on multiple data collection methods, using inductiveanalysis, and drawing cultural interpretations as final outcomes
environments.Autoethnography uses self-reflection and writing to understand and explore anecdotal and personalexperiences which allows for a deeper connection across individual educator stories as well ascontribute to a wider understanding of perspectives. Using a collaborative autoethnographicapproach allows educators to discuss their experience, coming together to make sense of theirsituation, context, and experiences. The study concludes with highlighting best practices andlessons learned for applying each of these teaching and learning formats, providing compellingjustification for continued use of all or parts of these teaching and learning formats as a goodpractice (regardless of a pandemic). Examples are provided for these engineering courses:Leadership
assessment data.The WGG project created blended engineering design challenges that engage youth in problemsolving and reflection. Through the WISEngineering online learning environment, youth arepresented with a design challenge. They are guided through knowledge and skills builders(KSBS) that help them to learn the content knowledge needed to successfully complete thedesign challenge. Youth are later asked to evaluate their design solutions according to criteriathat were presented along with the challenge. After completing the design challenge, the youthengage in guided reflection about the experience. This informal learning activity was deliveredat Boys and Girls Clubs. The project team was very aware that if the assessment resembled aschool “test
. Here we create and test achemical engineering problem-solving assessment based on this design.Figure 1: Outline of assessment design. In the first stage students are shown a nonfunctional system and asked to identify thecriteria on which the system should be evaluated, requiring them to identify the goals of the problem and reflect on the solution.They are then shown a corrected system that is suboptimal and asked a series of increasingly detailed questions on how they willevaluate it. In the third stage they are asked what information they want to evaluate the system and how to use that information.Finally they are shown an optimized solution and must decide whether or not they will accept the proposed changes based on allthe data they have
asked to voluntarily share their experiences in the form of writtenreflections as a part of an open-response survey at the end of each semester. To understand studentexperiences, we conducted a thematic analysis of student reflections after they completed theirfirst semester. We analyzed reflections and we discussed our findings through the lens of thesituated learning theory, specifically addressing its three key tenets: authentic context, socialinteraction, and authentic learning.IntroductionNumerous future jobs will involve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)knowledge. As such, it is important to attract students into STEM fields and to retain them asSTEM majors. Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) can help with both
internal components. Install and configure a Small-Office/Home-Office (SOHO) wireless/wired router and apply appropriate settings.The course learning outcomes reflect critical workforce skills needed for positions in the field ofcomputer support. An entry-level position in the area of information technology (IT) supportrequires working knowledge of computers and mobile devices repair and maintenance, and basicprinciples of computer networks. A computer technician should be able to setup and configure anew computer and, given a scenario, select the appropriate components and peripherals for acustom PC configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs [7]. The technician shouldhave the skills to troubleshoot common problems
-analysis and reflection. Emig describes the simple act ofreading one’s own writing as a valuable learning moment in which “information from the pro-cess is immediately and visibly available as that portion of the product already written.” Review-ing a set of writings collected over time, then, creates an opportunity to extend the learning pro-cess. Both instructors and students benefit from the act of collecting artifacts because they repre-sent the changes and growth that accompany learning. When integrated in a purposeful way ap-propriate to a given discipline, WTL deepens student understanding, improves student engage-ment, increases retention, and makes students active participants in the learning process10,11.1.2 WTL and computational
) .58 Skipped non-engineering related class[5] .41 Turned in non-engineering related assignments late[5] .41 Came late to non-engineering related class[5] .38 Turned in non-engineering related assignments that did not reflect .29 your best work[5]11b. Academic Disengagement (Engineering Related) .70 Skipped engineering related class[5] .54 Turned in engineering related assignments late[5] .51 Turned in engineering related assignments that did not reflect your .48 best work[5] Came late to engineering related class[5
, enhancing overall team performance.The students were told at the outset that those who succeeded in the evaluation would becomearea masters who would be called upon by RST design groups for advice and assistance, and thatarea masters would train other students in mastery areas in succeeding semesters. Studentprojects were graded on the basis of oral seminar reports, a written mid-term report, and a writtenfinal report. Evaluation of the EDE itself was carried out by a post-semester survey.Pre-semester SurveyThis questionnaire asked RST students to reflect on their backgrounds, interests, and confidencelevels in robotics and to identify directions for further work. In this way the survey tried to helpstudents to clarify their plans for future
arealso able to relate with industrial partners more easily. They “talk their language” and cantherefore help forge additional bonds with industry. Examples of these alliances along with howstudents and employers have responded to the curriculum changes are also explored. Studentshave indicated that as a result of including these real world engineering experiences in thecurriculum they became more job ready and were actually receiving job offers as a result. Finallythe paper will present the authors reflections for the future and how they intend to stay in touchand keep the pulse of a changing industrial landscape.IntroductionGraduates of engineering programs today are expected to be productive from their first day onthe job. This implies a very
principles introduced in the TSW. Over a period ofweeks the adjuncts plan a lesson, which is then demonstrated in the real world classroom. Thisphase emphasizes reflective practice and culminates with a reflective paper written by theadjunct faculty member. Teaching in the Community College introduces participants to broaderteaching topics that go beyond the planning of an individual lesson. These topics affect theplanning of an entire course or propose the introduction of an entirely new approach or teachingpractice throughout a course. Each of these three will be described in greater detail below.The Teaching Skills Workshop is based on “microteaching” practices used nationally.Microteaching essentially requires teachers to teach 15-minute lessons
, and advocate for a holistic consciousnessof the factors that many underrepresented students face in engineering.Critical TheoriesAccording to Horkheimer21, there is a distinction between traditional and critical theory.Traditional theory seeks to only understand or describe society, while critical theory seeks tocritique and change society as a whole. Critical theory recognizes the complexity of socialprocesses and its main task is “to reflect upon the structures from which social realities and thetheories that seek to explain it are constructed” (p. 139).22 Although critical theory originated inthe Frankfurt School with a focus on a criticism of modern social structures,22 critical theoryprevails in other fields such as sociology and
in structural engineering.In response to these challenges, there is a growing sense that the structural engineering disciplinemust transform itself in order to preserve its viability as a professional entity. As evidenced byarticles in recent publications and initiatives, this need for transformation is being manifested in: calls for substantial increases in the technical structural engineering coursework offered by university engineering programs;2,3 a growing consensus that a master’s degree is required for structural engineering practice in all but the smallest firms;1 and strong advocacy for structural engineering licensure.4,5,6Although these various calls for change reflect a broad and growing consensus
the culture of their home campus. Students alsoutilized digital portfolios in the course to complete reflections on class content related to eachGrand Challenge theme area. It should be noted that, ASU operates a well-established NAEGrand Challenge Scholars Program that enrols more than 100 students every year. Throughthe knowledge transfer initialized by the joint course, UNSW aims to gradually launch itsown Grand Challenges for Engineering program locally in Australia.This work provides information about the course and describes the outcomes of the course asrelated to the students’ experience, instructor’s experience, and comparison to other courses.Formal assessment of course effectiveness was not completed in this pilot effort. To
; this approach can be problematic as the examplesshown are not universal. In trying to solve problems by relating them to a few fundamental cases,the students sacrifice adaptability, and in turn forgo critical thinking.The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a means of building intuition in students throughexperiential learning, so that they can have a gut feeling for how the system works. Experientiallearning is often referred to as ”learning through reflection on doing” 1 . Felder and Silverman 2state that “babies do not come into life with a set of general principles, but rather observe theworld and define inferences”.The learning models of Kurt Lewin 3 , John Dewey 3 , Jean Piaget 3,6 , as well as Benjamin Bloom’sTaxonomy 4,5 , will assist
Sky’s the Limit: Drones for Social Good courseincludes critical aspects that relate to multiple engineering disciplines, which allows students toidentify the connections between drones and their particular engineering concentration. Thecourse is also multi-disciplinary and encourages critical social reflection. Students consider abroad range of applications of drones with the goal of promoting social good. The courseculminates in an entrepreneurial project that incorporates knowledge and skills from severalengineering disciplines in the context of engineering for social good.Research has found that female, Black, and/or Latinx engineering students are drawn to pursuingcareers that they identify as promoting social justice and a greater social
teacher then tried literacy instruction and debriefed themwith the coach, with an emphasis on iterative improvement after reflection and with anemphasis on building collaborative relationships.Data for this study included observations, conducted periodically throughout the school year,as well as monthly interviews with each teacher regarding their perceptions and practices ofliteracy instruction. Two researchers analyzed the data using inductive constant comparativeanalytic methods. Specifically, they inductively developed codes from the interviews, such ascodes related to the teacher’s perception of literacy. The research team then inductivelydeveloped codes from the teachers’ literacy instruction. The research team then compared thecodes from