This paper describes the evolution of a flipped engineering economy course over the last five semesters. Included is a description of changes made to the structure and pedagogy used in the course. Data and observations on student learning and perceptions are included.
IntroductionThe flipped classroom, also referred to as the inverted/backward classroom and blended learning, is growing in use in K-12 and higher education settings, entering the "mainstream" of pedagogical approaches.
Past analyses at NC State have indicated a positive correlation between students who struggle in their first calculus class and those who ultimately leave engineering at NC. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of early intervention for engineering students who have performed poorly on their first calculus examination. This paper presents the problem, the approach taken in this project, the resulting data, our lessons learned, and strategies being considered to scale-up the intervention in subsequent semesters to include all first-semester engineering students. Introduction: The goal of this study was to understand the effects of intervention on engineering students who struggle in their first calculus course. We were mindful in conducting the study that, as it relates to students, ...
The vision of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP) in the College of Engineering (COE) at North Carolina State University is to maintain and enhance our College's global reputation for excellence and to be a world-class leader and international model for facilitating intellectual property and technology transfer. The program addresses the fourteen Grand Challenges established by the National Academy of Engineering, by providing diverse educational possibilities, global-scale research alternatives, and numerous entrepreneurial or service learning opportunities for our students. This paper addresses the development and implementation of this program.
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