Evaluating the Impact of a Revised Introductory Engineering Course: Student Retention and Success as an Indicator

Krauss, Ryan W.; Fries, Ryan; Karacal, Cem

doi:10.18260/p.26762

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“…The course is based on the principles of Deweyan inquiry [15], [16] and emphasizes the learning cycles of the student. It is known that freshman engineering courses are formative towards students choices of major and learning interests through university [17]- [19]. It is hence vital to allow students to explore learning methods and engage socially with a community of learners in their freshman year.…”

Section: Inquiry-based Learningmentioning

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Broadening Engineering Perspectives by Emphasizing the Human Side of Engineering

Gaunkar

Fila

Mina

2020

2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)

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In the present day, most engineering programs are focused on imparting highly detailed technical knowledge to their students. Some of the forward-looking programs and faculty are bringing socio-technical perspectives to engineering education, but to-date they are not the majority. Though the students remain interested in technical content, oftentimes they face difficulty connecting what they learn to practicality. Consequently, students resort to learning through memorization and example-based learning implying that students quickly forget what they have learned. It is well documented that students can retain more about courses where they have participated in team activities, problem solving, etc. Since they can work on connections and sharing ideas as a community. In recent years, it is also becoming apparent that a lack of attention to human values and the human side of engineering will create disconnects between the social responsibility of engineers and their place as technical citizens and leaders. However, if a connection exists between the students' education and their personal learning goals, would there be an improvement in how they learn? Through our work, we seek evidence that when a student engages personally and is sociotechnically aware they are more receptive to learning. We would like to know if incorporation of a human sided approach to engineering (through an inquiry classroom), enables engineering students to be more engaged and involved in their learning and eventually towards societal issues. Additionally, we will perform a content analysis of student reflections to investigate if an inquirybased environment is suitable for students to engage in the human side of engineering.

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Section: Inquiry-based Learningmentioning

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Broadening Engineering Perspectives by Emphasizing the Human Side of Engineering

Gaunkar

Fila

Mina

2020

2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)

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“…Moreover, wide content coverage can be particularly challenging for colleges offering common introductory courses for all engineering majors, since technical knowledge may not be directly related to all disciplines represented in a single classroom. A somewhat siloed approach may consist of discrete short-term projects, each focused on a different discipline [15]. Yet common courses have been shown to benefit students both in terms of retention and in helping them select fitting degree programs [16].…”

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Evaluating the Perceived Value of a First-Year Engineering Experience

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2018 FYEE Conference Proceedings

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“…Furthermore, it facilitates students' understanding of the engineering disciplines offered in the school and help them make an informed decision when deciding on their specific study area. [4] Major Project Activities:…”

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Integrated Mathematics Enrichment, Peer Mentoring, Tutoring, and Freshmen Course for Student Success

Karacal

Agustin

Pelekanos

2019 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Evaluating the Impact of a Revised Introductory Engineering Course: Student Retention and Success as an Indicator

Cited by 4 publications

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Broadening Engineering Perspectives by Emphasizing the Human Side of Engineering

Broadening Engineering Perspectives by Emphasizing the Human Side of Engineering

Evaluating the Perceived Value of a First-Year Engineering Experience

Integrated Mathematics Enrichment, Peer Mentoring, Tutoring, and Freshmen Course for Student Success

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