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Peer reviewedGrogan, William R.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1988
The background of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute experiential program, how it was established, and how it currently operates are described. The Major Qualifying Project and the Interactive Qualifying Project, faculty roles and administrative structures, the humanities and evaluation of the program are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Design, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedSanchez, Lilia A.; And Others – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1995
In a freshman engineering graphics course at Santa Clara University (California), mechanical engineering students learn to solve ill-structured design problems using graphic communication skills. Integration of a critical thinking component has guided the faculty's own iterative, interactive process of designing a more effective teaching method.…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Instruction, Communication Skills, Course Descriptions
