Experiential Learning presents an evolving form of education that fundamentally involves "learning by doing" and having students reflect on the work. The book discusses these recent developments pertaining to the use of experiential learning in engineering education. Covering a range of innovations in experiential learning, the book explores development in laboratories, in-class and problem-based learning, project work and society-based aspects, including Indigenous elements in the curriculum. It includes case studies and examples sourced from institutions around the world.
Features
Focuses on recent and practical aspects of implementing experiential learning to help improve engineering education
Offers an examination of the undergraduate experience, which leads to professional certification
Includes a chapter on lessons in other professional education areas, such as medicine and health care, business and social work
A broad readership will find value in this book, including faculty who teach undergraduate engineering courses, engineering education researchers, industry partners that provide co-op experience and developers of training modules for practicing engineers.
Author(s): Alan L. Steele
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 283
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction
1.2. What Is Experiential Learning?
1.3. Why Experiential Learning?
1.4. What Is in This Book?
2. Education Theory and Experiential Learning
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Taxonomies
2.2.1. Bloom’s original and revised taxonomies
2.2.2. SOLO taxonomy
2.2.3. Fink’s taxonomy
2.3. Learning Frameworks
2.3.1. Behaviourist
2.3.2. Constructivist
2.3.3. Situative
2.4. Kolb Learning Cycle
2.5. Schön’s Reflective Practice
2.6. Learning Styles
2.6.1. Learning styles and Kolb’s cycle
2.6.2. Felder and Silverman’s model of learning styles
2.7. Approaches to Learning
2.8. Discussion on Reflection
2.9. Linking the Theories to Engineering Education
2.10. Chapter Summary
3. Laboratories
3.1. Introduction
3.2. The Role of Laboratories
3.3. Student’s Perspectives of Laboratories
3.4. Traditional Laboratories
3.4.1. Laboratory space and makerspaces
3.5. Case Study
3.6. Remote, Virtual and Simulation-Based Laboratories
3.6.1. Remote laboratories
3.6.2. Recorded laboratories
3.6.3. Simulation laboratories
3.7. Linking to Situative Learning Framework
3.8. Chapter Summary
4. In-class Experiential Learning
4.1. Introduction
4.2. In-class Experiential Learning
4.3. Flipped Classrooms
4.4. Peer Instruction
4.5. Classroom Design
4.6. Case Study
4.7. Chapter Summary
5. Problem-Based Learning, CDIO and Project-Based Learning
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Problem-Based Learning
5.3. CDIO
5.4. Project-Based Learning
5.5. Challenge-Based Learning
5.6. Chapter Summary
6. Projects
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Theoretical Consideration of Projects
6.3. Capstone Projects
6.4. Multidisciplinary Projects
6.5. Assessment of Project Work
6.6. Case Study
6.7. Non-capstone Projects
6.8. Chapter Summary
7. Cooperative Education
7.1. Origins of Cooperative Education
7.2. Benefits of Cooperative Programs
7.2.1. Benefits to students
7.2.2. Benefits to employers
7.3. Situative Learning Perspective of Cooperative Education
7.4. Chapter Summary
8. Beyond the Curriculum. Undergraduate Research and Student Societies
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Undergraduate Research
8.3. Case Study
8.4. Engineering Societies and Competitions
8.5. Situative Learning Perspective of Student Engineering Groups
8.5.1. Action and interaction
8.5.2. Mediation
8.5.3. Identity and Participation
8.6. Chapter Summary
9. Lessons from Other Professional Programs
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Medical Professions
9.3. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
9.4. Business Schools
9.5. Social Work
9.6. Chapter Summary
10. Engineering and Society
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Diversity
10.3. Indigenous Contributions
10.4. Ethics
10.5. Chapter Summary
11. Final Pieces and Conclusion
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Assessment
11.3. Accreditation
11.4. Learning Models
11.5. Final Thoughts
Bibliography
Index
