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LEARNING HOW TO LEARN AND TEACH: MENTOR AND MENTEE TEAM

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Conference

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Publication Date

June 23, 2013

Start Date

June 23, 2013

End Date

June 26, 2013

ISSN

2153-5965

Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Tagged Division

New Engineering Educators

Page Count

15

Page Numbers

23.852.1 - 23.852.15

DOI

10.18260/1-2--19866

Permanent URL

https://peer.asee.org/19866

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654

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Vishwas Narayan Bedekar University of Arkansas

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Dr. Vishwas N. Bedekar is currently a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas under the mentoring of Prof. Ajay P. Malshe since January 2011. Dr. Bedekar holds a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering with emphasis on “Design of novel sensor architectures combined with energy harvesting techniques“, Masters and Bachelor’s degree both in Mechanical Engineering. He has several (6+) years of experience in synthesis and characterization of ceramic/piezoelectric materials and carbon nanotube based magnetic/piezoelectric nanomaterials. He is being mentored by Prof. Malshe under Teaching Experience for Research Faculty program.

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John DUPE Lee University of Arkansas

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John Lee is a doctoral candidate at the University of Arkansas. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 2008 with a BSME.

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Douglas E. Spearot University of Arkansas

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Abstract

Mentor and Mentoree Team: Learning How To Teach and Learn Vishwas N. Bedekar, John B. Lee and Ajay P. Malshe*, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Arkansas Fayetteville AR 72701Abstract:Advancement in the science and technology and in the fast changing engineering environmentthere is a strong need for training new faculty and graduate students to become a successfulteacher. The objective of this pilot program was to train a postdoctoral researcher and a graduatestudent on pedagogical techniques, developing effective lectures, management andorganizational skills, and timely delivery of subject related material such as class notes, grades,homework, tests etc. using Materials Science and Engineering Course as a learning vehicle.Common pedagogical techniques included communication and presentation skills, bodylanguage and tonal variation for engagement, preparation of information rich slides andexplanation which helped the graduate student and postdoc provide spherical learning experiencefor students – connect the dots between theory and applications. In this program, the menteeslearnt five key aspects of modern teaching: (1) dedication and empathy towards students, (2)engaging and exciting the students in the class for the subject matter and self-motivated learningafter-class, (3) giving and receiving constructive feedback, (4) learn how to learn and teach, and(5) connect the dots between classroom learning and real world applications. We tested thismodel through evaluation measures during tests, projects and industry visit. This manuscriptpresents the outcome of the teaching mentorship experiment. Our findings could provide apathway for the new engineering faculty to become effective teacher and a successful mentor.*Corresponding author: apm2@uark.edu

Bedekar, V. N., & DUPE Lee, J., & Spearot, D. E. (2013, June), LEARNING HOW TO LEARN AND TEACH: MENTOR AND MENTEE TEAM Paper presented at 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia. 10.18260/1-2--19866

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