ELEC 5100
Introduction to Engineering Education Research
Engineering education research is focused on the study and understanding of the learning of engineering, particularly the education of engineering students. Topics include: theoretical background (learning taxonomies, models and frameworks), case studies: including laboratories and project work, social and professional aspects of engineering education.
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Readings
- Page 1 of 7 ELEC5100 v1 Fall 2026 then there will be a significant amount of searching in the literature by you. Again, the University’s Library website will allow access to many sources of informa,on.
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Topics
- th Sept Learning models and Kolb, Felder and Silverman, Schön. Learning approaches
- nd Sept Theoretical frameworks for Frameworks include: Behaviourist, Cognitivist and Situated.
- th Oct Case studies: Classrooms Examples could be: looking at peer instruction
- th Oct Case Studies: Laboratories Examples could be: Types of laboratory experience
- th Nov Case Studies: Social and Ethical issues; Indigenous aspects; accreditation; diversity.
- th Nov Assessment Consideration of the area of assessment.