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| J Eng Educ | 5 |
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| Fuchs, Henry O. | 1 |
| Glower, D. D. | 1 |
| McKinney, G. | 1 |
| Plants, Helen L. | 1 |
| Sabersky, Rolf H. | 1 |
| Thomas, M.E. | 1 |
| Venable, Wallace S. | 1 |
| Witzig, W. F. | 1 |
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Fuchs, Henry O. – J Eng Educ, 1970
Cases give teachers the best way to introduce "outside reality into the classroom, a vital but costly ingredient of engineering education. (IR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Engineering Education, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
Glower, D. D.; Witzig, W. F. – J Eng Educ, 1970
Outlines significant influence of Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in supporting the engineering education community. (IR)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Educational Legislation, Engineering Education, Federal Aid
Thomas, M.E.; McKinney, G. – J Eng Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Digital Computers, Engineering Education, Problem Solving
Plants, Helen L.; Venable, Wallace S. – J Eng Educ, 1970
This article describes controlled experiment sponsored by Bureau of Research, Office of Education, to determine whether it is better to present a demonstration before or after discussion of the theory involved, with the conclusion that skills were best taught by presenting demonstration before theory. (IR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Engineering Education, Experimental Teaching, Problem Solving
Sabersky, Rolf H. – J Eng Educ, 1969
Criticizes pure science orientation of engineering curriculum, faculty and admissions criteria since 1920's. Advocates redirection toward balance of "pure and "applied technological training which would clarify practical aspect of engineering profession and prepare students who could compete with theoretical physicists and mathematicians. (LP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Engineering Education, Institutional Role
