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Mebert, Laura; Barnes, Roy; Dalley, Jacqueline; Gawarecki, Leszek; Ghazi-Nezami, Farnaz; Shafer, Gregory; Slater, Jill; Yezbick, Erin – Higher Education Pedagogies, 2020
Ample research has identified several features of a learning experience likely to enhance student learning, including collaboration, open-ended exploration, and problem-based learning in real-life scenarios. Missing is a model of how instructors might combine these elements into a single project that works flexibly across disciplines and…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Cooperative Learning, Active Learning, Student Projects
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Merck, Madeline F.; Gallagher, Melissa A.; Habib, Emad; Tarboton, David – International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, 2021
Engineering students need to spend time engaging in mathematical modeling tasks to reinforce their learning of mathematics through its application to authentic problems and real world design situations. Technological tools and resources can support this kind of learning engagement. We produced an online module that develops students' mathematical…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Skills, Skill Development
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Mitchell, John; Nyamapfene, Abel; Roach, Kate; Tilley, Emanuela – Higher Education Pedagogies, 2019
Accredited engineering degrees call upon students to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills. These range from technical, scientific and mathematical knowledge, through to transferable skills such as communications, teamwork, business acumen and critical analysis. Through a faculty-wide curriculum development programme we have sought to…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Teaching Methods, Engineering Education, Student Motivation