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Ssemakula, Mukasa; Liao, Gene; Ellis, Darin – Advances in Engineering Education, 2010
Industry has consistently identified lack of experience in manufacturing processes as one of the key competency gaps among new engineering graduates. This paper discusses a laboratory-based course that provides realistic hands-on manufacturing experiences to students. The course uses team-based projects that help students gain hands-on experience…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Engineering Technology, Achievement Gap, Manufacturing
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Sharples, D. Kent; And Others – 1976
An individually-paced, open-entry/open-ended mastery learning approach for a state-wide civil engineering technology curriculum was developed, field-tested, and evaluated. Learning modules relying heavily on audiovisuals and hands-on experience, and based on 163 identified competencies, were developed for 11 courses in the curriculum. Written…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Civil Engineering, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development