The author argues for an alternative approach to technical education, which has been developed and used by him in a wide range of technology courses. This approach emphasizes depth rather than breadth; organizes instruction around the students' own activities and experiences, rather than around lectures and readings; and makes a conscious effort to teach the methods of science within the context of the body of scientific and engineering knowledge. A curriculum organized around mini-research assignments is presented.<>
{"title":"Learning technology and the scientific method by doing guided research","authors":"G. Benenson","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69418","url":null,"abstract":"The author argues for an alternative approach to technical education, which has been developed and used by him in a wide range of technology courses. This approach emphasizes depth rather than breadth; organizes instruction around the students' own activities and experiences, rather than around lectures and readings; and makes a conscious effort to teach the methods of science within the context of the body of scientific and engineering knowledge. A curriculum organized around mini-research assignments is presented.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126616520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The authors describe the interaction of students and faculty from various disciplines in the course of implementing state-of-the-art computer graphics techniques in the visualization of physical systems. An interdisciplinary experiment between the Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science departments at the Rochester Institute of Technology resulted in the production of a tool for the visualization of strange attractors. As a result of the interaction, students with different backgrounds were able to learn concepts and techniques that they would not normally be exposed to in their standard course of study. Engineering students were learning computer graphics techniques, and computer science students were enriched by the physics and applications that they encountered in the interdisciplinary projects. Hardware and software problems, as well as design and analysis difficulties, were taken on and addressed by groups with diverse interests and training.<>
{"title":"Visualization in scientific computing-an interdisciplinary enhancement to engineering education","authors":"J. S. Torok, N. Schaller","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69370","url":null,"abstract":"The authors describe the interaction of students and faculty from various disciplines in the course of implementing state-of-the-art computer graphics techniques in the visualization of physical systems. An interdisciplinary experiment between the Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science departments at the Rochester Institute of Technology resulted in the production of a tool for the visualization of strange attractors. As a result of the interaction, students with different backgrounds were able to learn concepts and techniques that they would not normally be exposed to in their standard course of study. Engineering students were learning computer graphics techniques, and computer science students were enriched by the physics and applications that they encountered in the interdisciplinary projects. Hardware and software problems, as well as design and analysis difficulties, were taken on and addressed by groups with diverse interests and training.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132489893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A wide variety of data and information derived from Jungian typology including the Myers-Briggs type indicator are used to illustrate the high selectiveness of an engineering curriculum and to identify subsets of students who need special attention from a retention point of view. Female students are treated as one such special subset. The female student subset suggests the need for a new form of engineering. Psychological profiles of student subsets based on Lowen's dichotomies of the mind are summarized and found to be useful for creating curriculum redesign options. The notion of equal opportunity for learning is also discussed. It is noted that not all engineering students should be expected to succeed in only one type of learning environment. Alternative learning methodologies such as guided design, cooperative learning, and developmental instruction are examined in the context of retention and motivation.<>
{"title":"Curriculum redesign: psychological factors worth considering","authors":"E. Staiger","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69387","url":null,"abstract":"A wide variety of data and information derived from Jungian typology including the Myers-Briggs type indicator are used to illustrate the high selectiveness of an engineering curriculum and to identify subsets of students who need special attention from a retention point of view. Female students are treated as one such special subset. The female student subset suggests the need for a new form of engineering. Psychological profiles of student subsets based on Lowen's dichotomies of the mind are summarized and found to be useful for creating curriculum redesign options. The notion of equal opportunity for learning is also discussed. It is noted that not all engineering students should be expected to succeed in only one type of learning environment. Alternative learning methodologies such as guided design, cooperative learning, and developmental instruction are examined in the context of retention and motivation.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"89 16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114466295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs in engineering education is examined with reference to the discipline-specific design of CAI programs, software evaluation, and the authoring of CAI programs. It is suggested that the benefits of CAI programs in the engineering environment are endless. Although designed to supplement the traditional classroom, CAI programs could also be modified and used instead of normal instruction, since as long as the software is creative and motivating it can be an integral part of the course. Much valuable classroom time could then be used to teach other necessary concepts.<>
{"title":"Computer assisted instruction programs as a productivity tool in engineering education","authors":"S. Simons","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69417","url":null,"abstract":"The use of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs in engineering education is examined with reference to the discipline-specific design of CAI programs, software evaluation, and the authoring of CAI programs. It is suggested that the benefits of CAI programs in the engineering environment are endless. Although designed to supplement the traditional classroom, CAI programs could also be modified and used instead of normal instruction, since as long as the software is creative and motivating it can be an integral part of the course. Much valuable classroom time could then be used to teach other necessary concepts.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133538358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The need to develop programs to help faculty members improve their skills as teachers is addressed. The author suggests that these programs in fact already exist and that the teaching profession needs to utilize them. Specifically, the types of programs available to improve teaching skills are management courses on interpersonal skills. The author suggests that, in our society, the skills required to be a successful manager are precisely the same skills required to be a successful teacher. The use in the teaching profession of the three major activities of a manager, namely planning, directing, and controlling is illustrated.<>
{"title":"Use of managerial interpersonal skills to improve teaching performance","authors":"D. Fallon","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69415","url":null,"abstract":"The need to develop programs to help faculty members improve their skills as teachers is addressed. The author suggests that these programs in fact already exist and that the teaching profession needs to utilize them. Specifically, the types of programs available to improve teaching skills are management courses on interpersonal skills. The author suggests that, in our society, the skills required to be a successful manager are precisely the same skills required to be a successful teacher. The use in the teaching profession of the three major activities of a manager, namely planning, directing, and controlling is illustrated.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"75 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129380616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Interactive graphics-based computer programs have been developed for simulating major aspects of the electronics circuits laboratory including the support equipment, test instruments, and measuring procedures. The graphically generated test instruments instruments mimic real-world devices in both appearance and operation while reflecting the principles involved in the measurement of physical quantities. A graphically generated circuit construction breadboard is available for component connection and provides familiarization with component labeling and circuit hookup. Circuit component layout on the simulated breadboard is not limited to a given orientation or configuration. The 'smart' features of the board cause the correct voltages to appear at the nodes for measurement and display by the graphically generated instruments. The simulation techniques permit randomizing of component values within specified tolerance limits and provide for voltage and current measurements over a wide range of circuit operating temperatures.<>
{"title":"Innovations in simulating the electronics circuits laboratory","authors":"R. Pierce, R. Leskovich","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69375","url":null,"abstract":"Interactive graphics-based computer programs have been developed for simulating major aspects of the electronics circuits laboratory including the support equipment, test instruments, and measuring procedures. The graphically generated test instruments instruments mimic real-world devices in both appearance and operation while reflecting the principles involved in the measurement of physical quantities. A graphically generated circuit construction breadboard is available for component connection and provides familiarization with component labeling and circuit hookup. Circuit component layout on the simulated breadboard is not limited to a given orientation or configuration. The 'smart' features of the board cause the correct voltages to appear at the nodes for measurement and display by the graphically generated instruments. The simulation techniques permit randomizing of component values within specified tolerance limits and provide for voltage and current measurements over a wide range of circuit operating temperatures.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121748314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The authors describe the history of the STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) program at SUNY-Binghamton and illustrate the part that the Watson School of Engineering has played in both the STEP 1 (introductory) and STEP II (individual research) programs. Beginning in the summer of 1986 students enrolled in the STEP were introduced to the field of engineering. Those students were selected for participation in the STEP program based on their minority or economic status (family qualifying as being economically disadvantaged). In addition each student had displayed an interest in science and mathematics and was able to show some evidence of academic accomplishments. The students were enrolled in a high school in New York State. The emphasis of the program is interdisciplinary in nature. It allows for an organized exploration of the traditional sciences, from a research perspective, in which the students are introduced to the research techniques and learn of the current state-of-the art in areas ranging from archaeology to psychology. This intensive three-week program of daily seminar-laboratory activities results in the student being able to receive one semester hour of college credit through the Summer Session of SUNY-Binghamton.<>
{"title":"A step towards increased diversity in the engineering student population: the Science and Technology Entry Program at SUNY-Binghamton","authors":"P. Burch, J. Clum, C. Kull, J. Morris, R. Quest","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69359","url":null,"abstract":"The authors describe the history of the STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program) program at SUNY-Binghamton and illustrate the part that the Watson School of Engineering has played in both the STEP 1 (introductory) and STEP II (individual research) programs. Beginning in the summer of 1986 students enrolled in the STEP were introduced to the field of engineering. Those students were selected for participation in the STEP program based on their minority or economic status (family qualifying as being economically disadvantaged). In addition each student had displayed an interest in science and mathematics and was able to show some evidence of academic accomplishments. The students were enrolled in a high school in New York State. The emphasis of the program is interdisciplinary in nature. It allows for an organized exploration of the traditional sciences, from a research perspective, in which the students are introduced to the research techniques and learn of the current state-of-the art in areas ranging from archaeology to psychology. This intensive three-week program of daily seminar-laboratory activities results in the student being able to receive one semester hour of college credit through the Summer Session of SUNY-Binghamton.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"143 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121892437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The development of a six-week pre-engineering course at the University of South Florida is presented. The program focuses on the use of computers as the engineer's tool. Students spend three hours in the morning, five days per week, in an intensive formal instruction period including constructive number theory, computational linear algebra, and computer programming (FORTRAN-WATIV) conducted by members of the Mathematics faculty. Because of the computer use, the students receive the satisfaction of problem solving without being overwhelmed by the theory and computation. This imparts an engineering experience to students who, in general, have not been exposed to engineering in their high school curricula.<>
{"title":"Engineering with computers-a summer course for gifted high school students","authors":"R. Engel, S. Kranc","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69362","url":null,"abstract":"The development of a six-week pre-engineering course at the University of South Florida is presented. The program focuses on the use of computers as the engineer's tool. Students spend three hours in the morning, five days per week, in an intensive formal instruction period including constructive number theory, computational linear algebra, and computer programming (FORTRAN-WATIV) conducted by members of the Mathematics faculty. Because of the computer use, the students receive the satisfaction of problem solving without being overwhelmed by the theory and computation. This imparts an engineering experience to students who, in general, have not been exposed to engineering in their high school curricula.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"103 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122119763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The authors' instruction philosophy is presented in the form of a Sherlock Holmes story. The interplay between prediction and experiment in solving a problem is emphasized.<>
作者的教学理念以福尔摩斯故事的形式呈现出来。强调预测和实验在解决问题中的相互作用。
{"title":"Teaching students to think: research supports experience","authors":"C. E. Wales, A. H. Nardi, R. Stager","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69426","url":null,"abstract":"The authors' instruction philosophy is presented in the form of a Sherlock Holmes story. The interplay between prediction and experiment in solving a problem is emphasized.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129739037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The author discusses three years of experience with the control of instrumentation utilizing GPIB (general-purpose interface bus) control in undergraduate electrical engineering laboratories. A number of conclusions are offered which may be useful for other institutions contemplating going in this direction. At this time the assessment is that the results have been generally positive. Some applications have been quite successful, others have not.<>
{"title":"A GPIB controlled EE lab-three years of experience","authors":"P. Anderson","doi":"10.1109/FIE.1989.69374","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.1989.69374","url":null,"abstract":"The author discusses three years of experience with the control of instrumentation utilizing GPIB (general-purpose interface bus) control in undergraduate electrical engineering laboratories. A number of conclusions are offered which may be useful for other institutions contemplating going in this direction. At this time the assessment is that the results have been generally positive. Some applications have been quite successful, others have not.<<ETX>>","PeriodicalId":319513,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings 1989 Frontiers in Education Conference","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1989-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127864152","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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