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{"title":"Investigating engineering identity development and stability amongst first-year engineering students: a person-centred approach","authors":"Mary Elizabeth Lockhart, Karen Rambo-Hernandez","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2262412","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2262412","url":null,"abstract":"Engineering identity is a rapidly evolving construct within engineering, primarily due to its link to engineering persistence. Yet, most engineering identity research has been qualitative in nature or has described individuals within the analytical technique as coming from a single population. This study is the first to allow for the detection of different meaningful groups of engineering students demonstrating similarity on the construct using the new technique of Random Intercept Latent Transition Analysis. Through this study we identified three stable classes of engineering identity amongst first-year undergraduate students. Women demonstrated a greater likelihood of advancing to higher engineering identity classes over time than men. Unfortunately, the influence of COVID-19 yielded negative engineering identity developmental patterns for some students. Lastly, descriptive analyses of students’ first-year engineering identity class assignments in relation to their selection/non-selection of engineering majors revealed Calculus-readiness upon college entrance might be an important component in these relationships.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135581826","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}

{"title":"Creating effective project-based courses: personal relevance and its relations to successful group work","authors":"Panagiotis Apostolellis, Jessica Taggart, R. X. Schwartz","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2245772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2245772","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTGroup projects are expected in contemporary engineering curricula, and yet they often pose a challenge to students and instructors alike. Could making projects personally relevant help? The present study created and tested a conceptual framework regarding the impact of personal relevance on groupwork in a project-based learning (PBL) course. We examined how measures of personal relevance (PR), both at the course level (value, interest in specialisation) and specifically regarding projects (interest and investment in the project, and contribution to the project idea) relate to students’ expectancy, group connectedness, team dynamics (effectiveness, conflict, satisfaction, interdependence, and cohesiveness), and perceived effort; whether PR differs based on students’ gender, academic year, or time of the semester; and whether PR predicts students’ project performance. Seventy-one undergraduates in a project-based computer science course at a large public US university completed surveys assessing these constructs at five timepoints during the semester. Our findings suggest PR is related to positive outcomes in PBL courses, with interest and investment predicting an increase in the project grade. Similarly, gender predicted project grade with female students having significantly higher scores overall, above and beyond other measures. We discuss implications for creating project-based courses in higher education engineering courses.KEYWORDS: Personal relevanceproject-based learningmotivationperceived effortgroup connectednessteam dynamics AcknowledgmentsThis research was supported by the Center for Teaching Excellence of the University of Virginia. We thank the students who participated to this research, as well as our colleagues: Lindsay Wheeler for her insightful guidance throughout all stages of this work, Stefen Beeler-Duden for his assistance with data collection, and Xi Wang for her contribution in the literature review of this paper. We also want to acknowledge the significant contribution of Charles Rushton and Stephanie Morton to the preliminary analysis in an earlier version of this work.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Additional informationNotes on contributorsPanagiotis ApostolellisPanagiotis Apostolellis is a full-time Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Virginia. He received his PhD in Computer Science & Applications from Virginia Tech in 2017. He also holds a MSc in Computer Science from Virginia Tech (VT) and an MSc in Human-Centered Systems from the University of Sussex (UK). His research is focused on understanding the contributing factors to successful project-based engineering courses and improving computer science education. In the past, he worked as a Senior Interactive Designer and Developer at a cultural institution in his home country, Greece (2000–11), which informed his prior research on audience interaction with serious games","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136235795","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}

{"title":"‘You have to ask the right questions': a spatial analysis of the sense of belonging within higher education computer science","authors":"H. Holmegaard, L. Madsen, Katia Bill Nielsen","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2254289","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2254289","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT There is a call for more students to continue into computer science (CS), but as many leave their studies before completing, there is a potential in retaining students rather than focusing on recruitment alone. The retention literature proposes ‘sense of belonging’ as a key concept. This paper contributes with nuancing how sense of belonging is shaped differently within different spaces at the same CS study-programme, by drawing on narrative interviews and ethnographic fieldwork with BA-students, analysed through a spatial analytic lens. By applying the metaphors of a solar system and force fields, we investigate how sense of belonging was constructed within relational spaces and students’ identity-negotiations within them. Three spaces are found: The study-lounge (the epicenter of the solar system), the pulsating planet, and the distant isolated planet. Conclusions show how the epicenter are enforced by teaching and learning activities, and how broadening what counts hold potential to retain students.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44367890","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}

{"title":"A systematic literature review of university-industry partnerships in engineering education","authors":"R. Shah, A.L. Gillen","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2253741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2253741","url":null,"abstract":"Over the last few decades, a wide range of works have featured studies documenting successful pedagogic collaborations in the form of university-industry partnerships in engineering education. In light of this, we conducted a systematic literature review of these studies centred around fi ve key research questions: (a) purposes of university-industry collaborations, (b) theories used to guide such work, (c) types of methods employed, (d) evidence-based best practices identi fi ed and (e) areas of future work to be explored. Publications were selected for inclusion by screening and appraising results obtained from databases and keywords re fi ned through a scoping study. We conclude from our fi ndings that future studies would bene fi t from better alignment with literature or theoretical frameworks and speci fi c robust methods. Additionally, early and middle years of undergraduate engineering programs o ff er underutilised opportunities for partnership, in line with designing a more futures-focused educational curriculum.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43894482","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}

{"title":"Between hands-on experiments and Cross Reality learning environments – contemporary educational approaches in instructional laboratories","authors":"Dominik May, C. Terkowsky, Valérie Varney, David Boehringer","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2248819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2248819","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Laboratories have long been integral to science and engineering education. They encompass diverse formats, repeatedly engaging students in technical programs. These various forms entail distinct pedagogical approaches, expectations, and technical requirements. Scholarly discourse on laboratory education exhibits both historical context and recurrent debates. Despite the laboratory's potential, the focus often centers on knowledge and skill development rather than forward-looking competencies. This paper categorizes these discussions, providing an overview of laboratories' contributions to learning. It delves into the potential role of laboratories in modern education, covering hands-on and Cross Reality (XR) labs, instructional methods, objectives, and research-based learning. The paper aims to illuminate laboratories' capabilities in enhancing the learning process, and it explores the role of research-based learning in conjunction with the laboratory.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44691767","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}

{"title":"Online laboratories in higher engineering education – solutions, challenges, and future directions from a pedagogical perspective","authors":"Dominik May, C. Terkowsky, Valérie Varney, David Boehringer","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2248820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2248820","url":null,"abstract":"outlinearoadmapforenhancingtheVISIRremotelaboratory.TheroadmapisbasedonaSWOTanalysis conducted by experienced experts, considering technical, pedagogical, and educational factors. The resulting strategy focuses on a RAKID model and highlights strengths like the user interface and weaknesses like matrix limitations. Opportunities include new developments, while threats in the educational category relate to ICT availability, a challenge in fl uenced by institutional practices. This roadmap aims to ensure the future growth and sustainability of VISIR, fostering community expansion.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42074208","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}

{"title":"Chemical engineering students’ perceptions of peer and self-assessment","authors":"Lauri J. Partanen, V. Virtanen, Henna Asikainen, Liisa Myyry","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2250753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2250753","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47253938","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}

{"title":"Engineering educators’ professional learning for educational change in a PBL-base and cross-institutional programme in Africa: a Q-study","authors":"Bente Nørgaard, Juebei Chen, C. Smink, Aida Guerra, Xiangyun Du","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2250738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2250738","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44752419","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}

{"title":"An innovative engineering curriculum to train next generation water engineers: a successful case study","authors":"Lalantha Senevirathna, K. KrishnaPillai, Jim Morgan, Shara Cameron","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2250746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2250746","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Presented here is a novel engineering degree initiative established at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia. This program embodies emerging trends and prospects in engineering education, aspiring to nurture adept engineers well-prepared for practical application. Furthermore, this paper delves into the application of this program for training the next generation of water engineers, equipping them with indispensable skills to confront novel challenges. The CSU Engineering program incorporates several attributes commonly found in progressive engineering curricula. It places significance on work-based learning and encompasses an extensive 6000-hour industrial work placement. This emphasizes student self-reflection, engineering design, robust academic leadership, the integration of educational innovation and novel tools for scholastic exploration, and comprehensive student assessment. Gaining robust industry support, the CSU Engineering program garners recognition as an exemplar for future education. The adaptability, professionalism, responsibility, and leadership exhibited by CSU cadets are highly regarded by their industrial partners. Feedback highlights the consistent advancement of cadets' soft skills, spanning teamwork, communication, leadership, community engagement, and interpersonal relations. Notably, CSU cadets receive substantial remuneration from their industrial engagements. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions, the CSU Engineering program continues to operate seamlessly with minimal disruption.","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59341204","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}

{"title":"Laboratory learning objectives: ranking objectives across the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains within engineering","authors":"S. Nikolic, T. Suesse, Sarah Grundy, Rezwanul Haque, S. Lyden, G. Hassan, S. Daniel, M. Belkina, Sulakshana Lal","doi":"10.1080/03043797.2023.2248042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2023.2248042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47348,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Engineering Education","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43980539","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}