Developing a Framework for Experiential Learning
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Virtual On line
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June 22, 2020
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June 22, 2020
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June 26, 2021
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Cooperative and Experiential Education
- Page Count
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11
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--34414
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https://peer.asee.org/34414
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478
Paper Authors
John H. Callewaert University of Michigan
John Callewaert is Director of Strategic Projects in the Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Engineering, University of Michigan. He previously served as a program director with the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute, Director of the University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Research, and the Director of the Institute for Community and Environment at Colby-Sawyer College. He completed doctoral study in Resource, Policy and Behavior at the University of Michigan. His undergraduate degree is in Agricultural Engineering Technology from Michigan State University.
Joanna Mirecki Millunchick University of Michigan
Professor Millunchick has two distinct areas of research. The first is in Materials Science and involves manipulating matter on the nanoscale in order to enable the design of new electronic materials for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. Specifically, she is fascinated by the details of atomic surface structure of compound semiconductors, self assembly of epitaxial nanostructures, and in situ characterization. The second area of research is in Engineering Education, and studies whether student participation in engineering co-curricular activities confers any benefits, and how to transfer those benefits to attract and retain students typically underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. She is also currently developing virtual and augmented reality learning tools to help students learn concepts in the physical sciences.
Cassandra Sue Ellen Woodcock
University of Michigan
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Cassandra (Cassie) Woodcock is a PhD Candidate at the University of Michigan. She is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (BME) with an Emphasis in Engineering Education. Her research interests involve interdisciplinary engineering co-curricular experiences and the professional, personal, and academic outcomes of students engaged in these experiences. She is also involved in student outcomes research in the BME Department and with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Office at Michigan. Cassie received a B.A. in Engineering Sciences at Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) and a M.S. in BME from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).
Kevin Cai Jiang University of Michigan
Kevin Jiang is a staff member in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan where he works on the design, development, and change of experiential learning, first-year programs, and biomedical engineering curriculum. He also leads a team of undergraduate students engaged in curriculum design and development. He received a BSE in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018.
Stacie Edington University of Michigan
Stacie Edington is the Director of Honors and Engagement Programs within the University of Michigan, College of Engineering.
Abstract
This is a work-in-progress paper submitted to the ASEE Cooperative & Experiential Education Division.
As part of a recent strategic vision process in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan; faculty, staff, and students are engaged in a process for considering the role of experiential learning beyond the existing academic, technical, and disciplinary graduation requirements. The goal of the initiative (the Experiential Learning Framework) is to provide students with a framework to intentionally explore learning opportunities, engage meaningfully in experiences, reflect on what they have learned, and communicate the value of the core competencies they have developed. As most Michigan Engineering undergraduate students participate in experiential activities, the framework aims to provide students with richer and more meaningful experiences and more intentional engagement and reflection. This paper provides an overview of activities to date, key challenges, and possible paths forward.
Callewaert, J. H., & Millunchick, J. M., & Woodcock, C. S. E., & Jiang, K. C., & Edington, S. (2020, June), Developing a Framework for Experiential Learning Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line . 10.18260/1-2--34414
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