scholarly journals Investigating the quality of mental models deployed by undergraduate engineering students in creating explanations: The case of thermally activated phenomena

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Fazio ◽  
Onofrio Rosario Battaglia ◽  
Benedetto Di Paola
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering

scholarly journals Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of the Mental Models Deployed by Undergraduate Students in Explaining Thermally Activated Phenomena

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Fazio ◽  
Onofrio Rosario Battaglia ◽  
Rosa Maria Sperandeo-Mineo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Mental Models ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering

In this contribution we describe a research aimed at pointing out the quality of mental models undergraduate engineering students deploy when asked to create explanations for phenomena/processes and/or use a given model in the same context. Student responses to a specially designed written questionnaire are initially analyzed using researcher-generated categories of reasoning, based on the Physics Education Research literature on student understanding of the relevant physics content. The inferred students’ mental models about the analyzed phenomena are categorized as practical, descriptive, or explanatory, based on an analysis of student responses to the questionnaire. A qualitative analysis of interviews conducted with students after the questionnaire administration is also used to deepen some aspects which emerged from the quantitative analysis and validate the results obtained.

Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Types and Quality of Knowledge Used in Synthetic Modeling

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 503-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra J. Magana ◽  
Camilo Vieira ◽  
Hayden W. Fennell ◽  
Anindya Roy ◽  
Michael L. Falk
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Synthetic Modeling

An Initial Analysis of Undergraduate Student Mental Models of Product Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica R. Driscoll ◽  
Steven Hoffenson ◽  
Nicole Pitterson
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Mental Models ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Design Learning ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Mapping Exercise

Abstract Design is a concept that means different things to different people. Even in the engineering design research community, there is little agreement on a consistent definition of design. This study looks into how engineering students understand product design, using a concept mapping exercise to elicit the key concepts and relationships present in their mental models. An analysis of concept maps from 130 third-year undergraduate engineering students shows how these students think about design, the common themes and relationships that are seen across the population, and variations across different groups of students. By understanding how students in the midst of ABET-accredited programs conceptualize design, conclusions can be drawn regarding the effectiveness of existing curricula in instilling a complete understanding of holistic product design. This can lead to recommendations regarding future engineering design learning objectives, teaching materials, and activities.

scholarly journals Blended Learning Perception among Undergraduate Engineering Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiana Krasnova ◽  
Ivan Vanushin
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Higher Institutions

Technology is constantly evolving in more sophisticated forms giving new opportunities for educators to transfer learning into virtual space. New educational technology trends are associated today with blended learning where traditional methods of teaching merge with online sessions. Blended learning with its learner-centered approach has a potential to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Russian higher institutions embrace this technology as a strategy to engage and motivate students and thereby augment the learning process. The paper studies students’ engagement and satisfaction with the online courses and their overall perception from learners’ perspective. The findings could serve as a reference point to promote online courses and to achieve considerable educational benefits.

HOW STUDENTS DEFINE THEIR SUCCESS: A RESEARCH STUDY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Ullrich ◽  
David S. Strong
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Full Study ◽  
Definition Of Success ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Diverse Groups

How undergraduate engineering students define their success and plan for their future differs notably amongst students. With a push for greater diversity and inclusion in engineering schools, it is valuable to also better understand the differences in these areas among different students to allow institutions to better serve the needs of these diverse groups.  The purpose of this research study is to explore students’ definition of success both in the present and projecting forward 5 to 10 years, as well as to understand to what level students reflect on, and plan for, the future. The proposed survey instrument for the pilot stage of this research includes 56 closed-ended questions and 3 open-ended questions. Evidence for the validity of the research instrument is established through a mixed-method pilot study. This paper will discuss the survey instrument, the pilot study, and outline plans for the full study.

Assessment Of Dry Eye Symptoms And Quality Of Sleep In Engineering Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1202-1207
Author(s):  
Pavithra S ◽  
Dheepak Sundar M
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

To assess dry eye symptoms (DES) and quality of sleep in engineering students during the Covid19 pandemic lockdown and also to assess the association between DES and sleep quality. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 396 engineering students studying in Saveetha engineering college. The study tool used was a semi-structured google form questionnaire designed for assessing digital device usage, symptoms of dry eye disease and sleep pattern. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Overall 64.1% attained a score of more than 10, indicating the presence of DES. 70.2% of the study population used digital screens for more than 13 hours. A statistically significant association was found between increased screen time and presence of DES(p<0.05). 64.9% had a score of >18 indicating reduced sleep quality. About 77.1% of the students with DES had reduced sleep quality, and a significant association (p<0.01) was observed between the two. During the Covid19 pandemic lockdown, there appears to be rising prevalence of DES in student population, one of the reasons being increased screen time. The sleep quality was also found to be reduced, and a significant association was found between DES and sleep quality.

Human-Centered and Psychological Concepts in Undergraduate Engineering Project Documentation

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 505-509
Author(s):  
Rod D. Roscoe ◽  
Samuel T. Arnold ◽  
Chelsea K. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Project Documentation ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Psychological Concepts

The success of engineering and design is facilitated by a working understanding of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this study, we explored how undergraduate engineering students included such human-centered and psychological concepts in their project documentation. Although, we observed a range of concepts related to design processes, teams, cognition, and motivation, these concepts appeared infrequently and superficially. We discuss how this analysis and approach may help to identify topics that could be leveraged for future human-centered engineering instruction.

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