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Integrated Design Engineering Assessment and Learning System (IDEALS):

Year: 2020
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: National and global engineering challenges require preparation of engineering graduates with strong technical, personal, and interpersonal abilities.For reasons of resource efficiency and consistent preparation, engineering programs would benefit from well-developed, integrated instructional materials and assessments that effectively motivate and facilitate development of professional skills vital to engineering practice.The purpose of this paper is to summarize the work of a National Science Foundation funded project team that created and pilot tested instructional modules for teamwork, professional development (self-directed learning), and professional responsibility.The modules and associated assessments are known as the Integrated Design Engineering Assessment and Learning System (IDEALS).The modules, available online to authorized instructors, include pre-class assignments, in-class exercises, and post-class assessment assignments.Pilot testing has shown that instructors in diverse settings are able to use full sets or selected modules in a skills area to achieve and assess desired professional skills learning outcomes.
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--21546
Authors: Michael Trevisan, Denny Davis, Steven Beyerlein, Jay McCormack, Phillip Thompson, Paul Leiffer, Howard Davis, Susannah Howe, Jennifer LeBeau, Robert Gerlick, Patricia Brackin, M. Javed Khan
Institutions: Washington State University, University of Idaho, Seattle University, LeTourneau University, Smith College, Pittsburg State University, Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology, Tuskegee University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2598511005
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Cites: 25
Cited by: 5
Related to: 10