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Teaching Engineering, Second Edition, Phillip C. Wankat, Frank S. Oreovicz
Teaching Engineering, Second Edition, Phillip C. Wankat, Frank S. Oreovicz
Purdue University Press Books
The majority of professors have never had a formal course in education, and the most common method for learning how to teach is on-the-job training. This represents a challenge for disciplines with ever more complex subject matter, and a lost opportunity when new active learning approaches to education are yielding dramatic improvements in student learning and retention.
This book aims to cover all aspects of teaching engineering and other technical subjects. It presents both practical matters and educational theories in a format useful for both new and experienced teachers. It is organized to start with specific, practical teaching applications and …
Integrating Information Into The Engineering Design Process, Michael Fosmire, David Radcliffe
Integrating Information Into The Engineering Design Process, Michael Fosmire, David Radcliffe
Purdue University Press Books
Engineering design is a fundamental problem-solving model used by the discipline. Effective problem-solving requires the ability to find and incorporate quality information sources. To teach courses in this area effectively, educators need to understand the information needs of engineers and engineering students and their information gathering habits. This book provides essential guidance for engineering faculty and librarians wishing to better integrate information competencies into their curricular offerings. The treatment of the subject matter is pragmatic, accessible, and engaging. Rather than focusing on specific resources or interfaces, the book adopts a process-driven approach that outlasts changing information technologies.
After several chapters …