Teaching the process of creativity in the engineering classroom

Abstract

The incorporation of the process of creativity in four distinct courses, namely materials science, electron devices, electrooptics, and electrical machinery, is detailed. Methods, techniques, and problems are discussed, along with student responses and applications to a senior capstone course called Senior Design Projects. Suggestions for instructor involvement and creative session facilitation are given, with special emphasis on environment, ground rules, attitude development, and scope. Formats for such classroom sessions and formats for typical topics are described. The importance of accompanying liberal studies, reading for enjoyment, and imagination revival are discussed in the light of modern-day habits and mores.<>