Can Oral Examinations Replace Written Examinations?,
2023
Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Can Oral Examinations Replace Written Examinations?, Zixuan Mu, Fred Marquis
Research Papers
The purpose of any assessment is to determine students’ learning. While oral examinations have been adopted in many education systems, such as the PhD thesis viva and medical assessments (Huxham, Campbell, and Westwood 2012), they are rarely used in undergraduate engineering courses (Baghdadchi et al. 2022) which traditionally rely on written papers. This is not surprising given, generally, the large cohort sizes and the need to efficiently conduct such examinations in a timely manner. It has been shown that widening the range of assessments that a student experiences can lead to a more comprehensive development of the student (Rust 2005) …
Measuring Social Impacts In Engineering Education To Improve Sustainability Skills,
2023
FH Aachen, Germany
Measuring Social Impacts In Engineering Education To Improve Sustainability Skills, Elisabeth Nierle, Martin Pieper
Research Papers
In times of social climate protection movements, such as Fridays for Future, the priorities of society, industry and higher education are currently changing. The consideration of sustainability challenges is increasing. In the context of sustainable development, social skills are crucial to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the impact that educational activities have on people, communities and society is therefore coming to the fore. Research has shown that people with high levels of social competence are better able to manage stressful situations, maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively. They are also associated with better academic performance …
Interconnectedness Of Geometric, Linguistic, And Algebraic Thinking In Student Performance Measures: An Association Rules Approach,
2023
Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary;MTA–ELTE Theory of Learning Mathematics Research Group
Interconnectedness Of Geometric, Linguistic, And Algebraic Thinking In Student Performance Measures: An Association Rules Approach, Bence Sipos, Brigitta Szilágyi
Research Papers
Assessing student performance is crucial in education for evaluating knowledge acquisition and competency development. Traditional grading systems often overlook the interconnectedness of learning domains, which can provide valuable insights into student understanding. This study investigates the associations between geometric, linguistic, and algebraic thinking and their impact on student performance measures and grading using association rules. We analyzed a dataset comprising student responses to geometric, linguistic, and algebraic questions by applying association rule mining techniques. The extracted rules were used to evaluate question similarity, revealing deeper insights into student performance and problem-solving strategies. Our findings demonstrate significant interconnectedness between geometric, linguistic, …
Dc Grid Power Congestion Management Laboratory Experiments,
2023
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
Dc Grid Power Congestion Management Laboratory Experiments, Holly Engelbrecht, Diego Zuidervliet, Peter Van Duijsen
Research Papers
In the process of the electrical energy transition, a new curriculum for bachelor electrical engineering is developed. A new development is DC grids, as they are shown to be promising in solving the power congestion management problem. Particularly when adding solar power, battery storage, and load appliances including power electronics, DC grids are replacing AC grids, especially in micro-grids. The development of new laboratory experiments using three educational methods is described in this paper. First, theory combined with online calculation tools is used to prepare the students for the subject. Second, the experiment has to be prepared using simulation tools, …
Exploring Racialized Ideologies About Latino/A/X Engineering Students In The United States Southwest Region,
2023
The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States of America
Exploring Racialized Ideologies About Latino/A/X Engineering Students In The United States Southwest Region, Joel Alejandro Mejia
Research Papers
Although efforts in the United States (U.S.) to improve the participation and representation of minoritized populations in engineering have increased, there is a stagnant representation of Latinos/as/xs in engineering spaces. Given that a historical context of engineering education for Latinos/as/xs in the U.S. is limited in the engineering education research literature, this paper provides a description of the historical educational landscape of Latinos/as/xs in the U.S. Southwest region and connects that sociohistorical context to the current realities of Latinos/as/xs in the region through their testimonios. The U.S. Southwest is home to the largest Latino population in the U.S., who also …
Progression By Imitation: Empirical Evidence From The Ntnu–Cern Screening Week,
2023
NTNU, Norway
Progression By Imitation: Empirical Evidence From The Ntnu–Cern Screening Week, Thuy Thi-Thanh Do, Dag Håkon Haneberg, Torgeir Aadland, Øystein Widding
Research Papers
Engineering students should work on authentic and ‘wicked’ challenges to be best prepared for developing technologies that address challenges in our complex world. This can be done with a learning-by-doing approach where students are positioned as entrepreneurs exploring market opportunities for novel technologies. During the NTNU–CERN Screening Week, students in an entrepreneurship program search for and create opportunities based on technologies developed at CERN that may have the potential to later become a start-up. However, the students have limited domain knowledge in terms of the advanced technologies or industrial application of them. Also, the technology readiness level (TRL) of the …
Emerging Trends, Approaches And Challenges In Engineering Education In The Uk,
2023
Engineering Professors' Council, United Kingdom;UCL Centre for Engineering Education
Emerging Trends, Approaches And Challenges In Engineering Education In The Uk, Stella Fowler, Ines Direito, Kate Bellingham, John Mitchell
Research Papers
Worldwide, engineering educators are searching for approaches, pedagogies and change strategies to develop programmes that will equip their graduates to be successful engineers, effective engineering leaders and catalysts for social 1 S. Fowler, [email protected] development. In the UK, focus largely rests on new pathway initiatives and new Higher Education (HE) institutions. There is little shared understanding of the established sector’s evolution from a maths and science heavy curricula to the innovative and world-leading models of engineering education found in the UK HE sector today.
Once Upon A Time In The Castle Of Engineering Education: The Magic Of Storytelling For Neurodiverse Students,
2023
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States of America
Once Upon A Time In The Castle Of Engineering Education: The Magic Of Storytelling For Neurodiverse Students, Beyza Nur Guler, Devin Stewart, Larkin Martini, Diana Bairaktarova
Research Papers
Neurodivergent engineering students face unique barriers in learning environments. To increase accessibility, reducing cognitive load is essential for people with learning and intellectual disabilities. Storytelling is a unique approach for addressing this issue as it provides structure, encourages reflection, and engages multiple sensory experiences that can enhance students' interest in learning.
How Do Students Use Basic Aspects Of Functions When Learning Mathematics In A Chemistry Context?,
2023
School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW);RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
How Do Students Use Basic Aspects Of Functions When Learning Mathematics In A Chemistry Context?, Lars Friedhoff, Jürgen Roth, Julia Rausenberger
Research Papers
The mathematical concept of function is challenging for students in first-year undergraduate mathematics courses, especially when the concept is applied in the context of STEM courses. This difficulty is often due to a lack of conceptual understanding of functions. From a normative perspective, conceptual understanding of functions involves 1) dealing with the different representations of a function, namely table, graph, analytical term and verbal description, while 2) considering three different aspects of functions, namely correspondence, covariation and object. Previous research suggests that the covariation aspect is essential for achieving a sophisticated conceptual understanding of functions. In order to promote the …
Students’ And Lecturers’ Perceptions On The Importance, Training, And Assessment Of Engineering And Lifelong Learning Competencies,
2023
KU Leuven, LESEC, ETHER, Belgium
Students’ And Lecturers’ Perceptions On The Importance, Training, And Assessment Of Engineering And Lifelong Learning Competencies, Lynn Van Den Broeck, Rani Dujardin, Sofie Craps, Una Beagon, Caitriona Depaor, Aimee Byrne, Johanna K Naukkarinen
Research Papers
Professional competencies and lifelong learning (LLL) are essential components for success in the engineering profession. Whilst engineering education has primarily focused on providing students with the required technical engineering competencies, new visions emphasise the importance of LLL and point towards the need for acquiring the necessary competencies for LLL during their study programme. The importance of professional and LLL competencies is clear, but what are the views of the engineering students and lecturers? In this study, a comparison is made between students’ and lecturers’ perceptions on professional and LLL competencies. The survey focuses on three aspects: (1) how important are …
Student Perspectives On Sustainability In Engineering Education: Multiple Case Study Of European Bachelor's Programs In Industrial Engineering And Management,
2023
European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management;University of Porto
Student Perspectives On Sustainability In Engineering Education: Multiple Case Study Of European Bachelor's Programs In Industrial Engineering And Management, Francisca Trigueiros, Jenni Kaipainen, Frederico Silva, Niklas Geising, Erdem Ata Tosun
Research Papers
The global sustainability crisis is calling for engineers to take action. To enable and empower engineers to address this crisis, there must be a change in engineering education. Given the industry's key role in not only causing but also solving this sustainability crisis, it is especially crucial to improve how sustainability is addressed in industrial engineering and management (IEM) education. This paper examines (1) to which extent European IEM degrees are covering sustainability; (2) European IEM students’ motivations to learn and work with sustainability topics; and (3) their perceptions of their degree’s contribution to their knowledge and motivation regarding sustainability; …
Conceptualizing Socially Shared Regulation In Challenge-Based Learning,
2023
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands, The
Conceptualizing Socially Shared Regulation In Challenge-Based Learning, Karolina Doulougeri, Gunter Bombaerts, Michael Bots, Jan D. Vermunt
Research Papers
Students in Challenge-based learning (CBL) courses work in multidisciplinary groups to develop a solution to an open-ended and ill-defined challenge.Thus, in CBL, students need to regulate their learning individually and collectively to learn. Socially shared regulation of learning (SSRL) refers to the development of collective and coconstructed task perceptions or shared goals by multiple students working as a group. Existing knowledge about conceptualizing and researching SSRL in CBL is currently lacking. In this paper, we provide evidence from a qualitative study we conducted in a CBL course, using analysis of individual learning portfolios and in-depth interviews about students’ perceptions of …
Engineering Science Students’ Self-Regulation: A Baseline,
2023
KU Leuven, Belgium
Engineering Science Students’ Self-Regulation: A Baseline, Shan Tuyaerts, Tinne De Laet, Lynn Van Den Broeck, Greet Langie
Research Papers
Today’s society is characterized by swift technological advancements. Engineers cannot solely rely on what they learned at university, as new technologies pop up quickly. They need to participate in lifelong learning (LLL) in order to keep up with the state-of-the-art. Self-regulation is a core competency for lifelong learning that can be used as a proxy for it in an educational context. This study aims to establish a baseline for engineering students’ self-regulation. Their levels are measured by the Self-Reflection and Insight Scale (SRIS), consisting of three subscales: need for self-reflection, engagement in self-reflection, and insight. 1128 students enrolled at KU …
Experiences And Learning Outcomes Of Using Virtual Reality In Building Services Engineering Education,
2023
Rovaniemi Municipal Federation of Education, Finland
Experiences And Learning Outcomes Of Using Virtual Reality In Building Services Engineering Education, Juho Posio, Petteri Maljamäki, Marko Haavikko, Tauno Tepsa, Heli Väätäjä
Research Papers
Virtual Reality (VR) is a promising learning environment in vocational and higher education as it enables learning by doing. We developed a digital twin (DT) for learning the most common maintenance procedures of an air-to-water heat pump using game engine technology, targeted for students and professionals in the building services engineering industry. 22 HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) students participated in a user study to evaluate their experience with the DT, their usage preferences, and learning outcomes. Results of an online posttest questionnaire show that participants found the use of the DT easy and useful for learning maintenance procedures, …
Staff Experiences Of Leading Large-Scale Multi-Departmental Project-Based Learning For Year 1 Engineering Students,
2023
Integrated Engineering Programme and Centre for Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering Science, University College London, London, UK
Staff Experiences Of Leading Large-Scale Multi-Departmental Project-Based Learning For Year 1 Engineering Students, Fiona Truscott, Emanuela Tilley, John Mitchell, Abel Nyamapfene
Research Papers
There is increasing consensus that Engineering programmes need to include space for skills learning, particularly in interdisciplinary contexts. Active learning methods, such as project-based learning, are the gold standard for teaching interdisciplinary skills. However much of the literature on these approaches focuses on relatively small class sizes, making the application in larger contexts seem unfeasible. The Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP) at University College London (UCL), is one of the most comprehensive and largest applications of active learning methodologies within undergraduate engineering curricula in the UK. A key part is the cornerstone module, Engineering Challenges. This first-year undergraduate module aims to …
Exploring Women’S Teamwork Experiences In Engineering Education: A Phenomenological Analysis,
2023
Technological University Dublin, Ireland
Exploring Women’S Teamwork Experiences In Engineering Education: A Phenomenological Analysis, Sandra Ireri Cruz Moreno, Shannon Chance, Brian Bowe
Research Papers
Teamwork, project or problem based learning, and other collaborative learning strategies are often presented as approaches that benefit women and other minorities during their studies in Science and Engineering fields of education. This is based on the assumption that underrepresented groups will respond positively to the social integration and cooperation encouraged by these learning methods. However, research also shows that gendered stereotypical presuppositions about attributes and interests can influence the performance of team members and the tasks developed, potentially providing opportunities to sexism, racism, and other exclusionary social behaviours.
An Embedded Intervention To Support The Development Of Student Feedback Literacy,
2023
KU Leuven, De Nayer Campus, Leuven Engineering & Science Education Centre (LESEC), Faculty of Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology Education Research (ETHER), Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
An Embedded Intervention To Support The Development Of Student Feedback Literacy, Kurt Coppens, Lynn Van Den Broeck, Naomi Winstone, Greet Langie
Research Papers
Feedback literacy is an emerging concept. It is seen as an individual competency that facilitates taking an active role in contemporary feedback processes. As such, it is a valuable skill not only in the classroom, but also in students' future professional lives. This paper reports on a qualitative study of a learning intervention embedded in a lab series, aimed at developing first-year engineering students’ feedback literacy. The intervention consists of a short e-learning module, a one-hour workshop, and two peer feedback assignments. The design of this interventional study is based on the comparison of an experimental group with a control …
The Stability Of Pre-Enrolment Prediction Of Academic Achievement: Criterion-Referencing Versus Norm-Referencing,
2023
KU Leuven, Belgium;Leuven Engineering and Science Education Center (LESEC);Engineering Technology Education Research (ETHER)
The Stability Of Pre-Enrolment Prediction Of Academic Achievement: Criterion-Referencing Versus Norm-Referencing, Jolan Hanssens, Carolien Van Soom, Greet Langie
Research Papers
Positioning tests are organized in Flanders for prospective STEM students. They provide a low-stakes opportunity to assess their level of starting competences before enrolment. Predictive validity for subsequent academic achievement is an important quality measure of these positioning tests. However, the content of the tests varies over the years. This could be problematic for making accurate predictions based on data from previous years. Therefore, the objective of this study is to compare the stability over time of the predictions of academic achievement using either criterionreferenced (absolute grading) or norm-referenced (relative grading) positioning test grades of engineering and science students. Comparisons …
Sustainable Engineering Education Embedded Curricula Research Project,
2023
International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE) And University of Tasmania), Australia
Sustainable Engineering Education Embedded Curricula Research Project, Anthony Edward Smith, Alfredo Soeiro, Ragna Ann Berge, Tamer Atabarut, John Atkinson, Patricia Caratozzolo
Research Papers
A previous conference paper with case study report findings began this research so as to inform and be of use to the International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE) institutions and its membership on the importance of embedding sustainability in all engineering education courses from the beginning to the end of the Degree and beyond into Continuing Engineering Education (CEE) . This present project continues to qualitatively research and investigate the extent to which and how Engineering Learning Curricula (ELC) incorporate and embed sustainability as central to the future work practice of all engineers. Specifically, as the project takes a …
Expert-Novice Differences In Electrical Circuit Analysis Based On The Order Of Attention,
2023
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
Expert-Novice Differences In Electrical Circuit Analysis Based On The Order Of Attention, Amit Mahendra Paikrao, Ritayan Mitra
Research Papers
The difference between experts and novices during problem-solving has been established in several domains. However, in electrical engineering, studies are sparse. This study compares experts and novices in an introductory electrical engineering course. Four novices (students) and three experts (teachers) were made to solve eight circuit problems with a concurrent think-aloud protocol conducted remotely due to COVID restrictions in India at the time of the study. Experts predominantly followed the direction of the current showing a working-forward strategy. Conversely, Novices displayed a means-end approach by jumping to mathematical calculations more than anything else. In addition, the arrangement of complex circuits …
