Board 67: Implementation and Impact of Design in Higher Engineering Education: A Comprehensive Investigation of the UK Region
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Portland, Oregon
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June 23, 2024
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June 23, 2024
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July 12, 2024
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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Poster Session
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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)
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Diversity
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/48364
Paper Authors
Yuwei Deng King’s College London
Yuwei Deng is a second-year PhD candidate at King’s College London, UK, with a deep passion for advancing the integration of design thinking in engineering education. Her research primarily explores how design thinking methodologies can be strategically incorporated into engineering education frameworks. She is focused on developing innovative approaches, methodologies, and strategies that facilitate the adoption and practical application of design thinking in engineering curricula, aiming to better equip future engineers with creative problem-solving skills.
Wei Liu King's College London
Dr Wei Liu is Professor of Design Engineering and Innovation at King's College London with extensive teaching and research experience across design, engineering and management.
Claire Lucas
Abstract
This study conducted a thorough investigation of undergraduate engineering education across 61 institutions in the United Kingdom, focusing on the integration of design elements within teaching methods and curriculum structures. The research involved thematic coding of data to highlight the focus on design components within pedagogy.It identifies three key strategies: offering generic design courses to all engineering students, running design-oriented engineering programmes that emphasise design competence, and institutions adopting specific design frameworks within their teaching philosophy.
In addition, the study introduces the Matrix of Design Course Integration Across Engineering Programmes, for evaluating the breadth and depth of design education in engineering. This tool classifies courses based on their disciplinary reach and focus on design, uncovering a range of integration from specialised subjects to universally applicable design principles.
The research presents a detailed view of the current state of design components within UK engineering faculties, revealing how extensively incorporated design thinking and design education methods are adopted. This research contributes to the ongoing development of engineering education, advocating for the inclusion of robust design elements to equip students with essential skills for the evolving engineering sector.
Deng, Y., & Liu, W., & Lucas, C. (2024, June), Board 67: Implementation and Impact of Design in Higher Engineering Education: A Comprehensive Investigation of the UK Region Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/48364
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