International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)最新文献

{"title":"Making Computer Science Accessible through Universal Design for Learning in Inclusive Education","authors":"Gulnaz Salgarayeva, A. Makhanova","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i5.48811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i5.48811","url":null,"abstract":"The field of technology and computer science (CS) is developing dynamically. Just as anyone can learn computers at any age, students with special educational needs (SEN) also aspire to acquire IT (information technology) knowledge on an equal footing with all other students. However, one of the obstacles facing students with SEN is the lack of educational materials and programs for CS in secondary schools. The authors have designed teaching materials and assignments that promote inclusion. This study aims to evaluate the impact of teaching resources developed based on universal design for learning (UDL) to make the school’s CS course accessible to all students. The experiment involved 16 students and five teachers. For 8 weeks, students studied computer science using training materials based on UDL. Assessment of knowledge outcome indicators, particularly programming skills, was conducted before and after the experiment. After studying computer science through specific tasks, the interviewees demonstrated a higher level of assimilation of the subject, as indicated by the subsequent test results (mean = 12.13, standard deviation = 1.20), compared to the pre-experimental test (mean = 8.94, standard deviation = 1.12). The study demonstrated that using special UDLbased tasks to teach CS makes it more accessible and has a positive impact on students with special educational needs.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141384392","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":"Experience of Project-Based Learning: Challenges, Assessment, and Analysis","authors":"Mohammed Alarfaj, S.Raja Mohamed, Slim Chtourou, Hesham Enshasy, Aly Aboulnaga, Mohamed Hassan","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.43849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.43849","url":null,"abstract":"Though theoretical knowledge is essential, there is a growing belief that when teaching applied sciences, particularly engineering, a great emphasis should be placed on the development of students’ practical skills. Therefore, some courses and curricula need to be revised to enhance the current state of education in this field. This can be achieved through the introduction of project-based learning (PBL). The PBL approach is ideal for teaching engineering disciplines because its framework promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for a professional engineering career. This paper explains the implementation and comparative analysis of the PBL method in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at King Faisal University. The challenges faced in this implementation include incorporating the PBL approach into the departments’ overall instructional technique, defining the roles of PBL coordinators, and addressing the characteristics of the PBL problems that arise in the courses offered. Furthermore, the implementation of PBL projects is evaluated based on the common courses offered in both departments. It is taken as an example and assessed based on problem-solving, teamwork skills, and the outcomes of accreditation board for engineering and technology. The results of this implementation are reported in this paper. Furthermore, we actively shared our experience managing course projects remotely during the fall semester, which COVID-19 impacted. Recommendations for future work are discussed, emphasizing the importance of having sufficient resources and fostering collaboration with industry and researchers from diverse disciplines.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140730370","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 Sustainable Competencies in Engineering Through Biomimetics Courses","authors":"P. Vázquez-Villegas, E. G. Molina-Solis, L. Mejía-Manzano, Javier Romo-Molina, Jorge Membrillo-Hernández","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.45727","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.45727","url":null,"abstract":"The United Nations 2030 plan establishes the incorporation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a multidisciplinary focus for training new specialized human resources. In engineering, the SDGs have been integrated into the curriculum as optional subjects. In this report, we present an investigation into implementing the SDGs in a Biomimicry and Sustainability course offered during the spring and fall semesters of 2022, with 194 students divided into six groups. Using challenge-based learning, students proposed utilizing wind or solar resources to generate electricity in a selected region. They were asked to conduct extensive research and precise engineering calculations to ensure the viability of their alternative energy sources. Additionally, each group had to select three or more SDGs that best aligned with their proposal, justifying their choices. The evaluation of the reports was based on rubrics and checklists that assessed the integrity of their argumentation and the adequacy of the report components. Most students chose SDGs 7, 11, and 13. In an anonymous survey, students expressed that incorporating the SDGs into the assignment significantly enhanced the importance of their learning experience. We recommend that other educators follow suit and incorporate the SDGs into their students’ projects or proposals, irrespective of whether their institution has a sustainability plan, aiming to transform sustainability into a competency rather than a fixed concept.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140728255","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":"Effect of Hybrid Learning on Students’ Academic Performance at the Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques of Oujda","authors":"Samia Essadki, Maryam Fourtassi","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48367","url":null,"abstract":"Following the restrictive security measures imposed by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, education, like all other social sectors, has been radically disrupted. All educational systems have been urged to adopt distance learning to guarantee the continuation of training. The present study aims to determine the effect of the mode of learning used in training on students’ academic performance at the Higher Institutes of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques (HINPHT) of Oujda in Morocco. Academic results and collected using an exploitation form are compared between two groups of students registered at the institution. The first group includes students who enrolled in September 2019 and were admitted during the COVID-19 containment period. These students initially received face-to-face training in the first semester but were later transitioned to online training during the lockdown period (n = 185). The second comparison group comprises students who received face-to-face training throughout (n = 413). The results of the present study reveal a significant increase in the average number of students who benefited from the hybrid training mode in all semesters. However, failure and dropout rates have increased in the hybrid mode compared to the face-to-face mode. This decrease in the number of students graduating within six semesters is notable in the hybrid mode compared to the control group. Further research can be conducted to examine the effect technological teaching devices may have on learner motivation and sense of control during training.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140731229","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":"Considering the Development and Evaluation of Engineers as Teachers","authors":"Cassie Wallwey, Amanda Singer, Lynn Hall, David Delaine, Jennifer Herman","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.43421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.43421","url":null,"abstract":"Engineering faculty are required to teach but are rarely trained in evidence-based practices in teaching and learning. While many faculty often mirror how they were taught and slowly develop their curriculum and skills over time, the methods for their development cannot keep pace with the rapidly changing landscape of engineering classrooms. This includes changes in students’ needs, pedagogical advances, and the technology accessible to students. In response to the need for training, development, and continuous improvement of engineering faculty’s teaching beyond the limited feedback that student and peer evaluations provide, our department piloted a program offering 18 different options for teaching development activities. Faculty could choose from these options to enhance their teaching practices. Three focus groups were conducted with a total of 12 faculty participants to iterate and improve upon the piloted program. Qualitative analysis of these focus groups, involving multiple phases of coding and general theming of the focus group transcript data, revealed more than just the faculty’s impressions of the piloted program. Our analysis revealed that two value systems exist when it comes to teaching and teaching development: what is valued personally by a faculty member and what is valued systemically by the department, college, university, or field they work within. The identification of these two distinct value systems revealed that misalignments exist between them. What faculty personally value about their teaching and teaching development might not be valued by the systems in place, and vice versa. We present examples of how faculty discuss these two value systems and explore the implications of conflicting value systems, as well as opportunities for departments to enhance alignment between these value systems to boost faculty motivation for regular engagement with teaching development practices.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140732360","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 Gender Role Perspective on Women’s Leadership in Chinese Higher Education","authors":"Hongli Wang, Thitinant Wareewanich","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48497","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48497","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the relationship between women’s gender roles and their leadership in the context of Chinese higher education. Based on a questionnaire survey of 438 female leaders at various levels in Chinese higher education institutions, the research results show that gender-related factors such as family-role orientation and gender self-confidence have a close correlation with leadership aspiration and leadership self-efficacy. The results show that women’s family-role orientation has a negative effect on women’s leadership aspirations and leadership self-efficacy, while women’s gender self-confidence does not have a positive effect on leadership aspirations and leadership self-efficacy as hypothesized. Both family-role orientation and gender self-confidence have a close correlation with leadership aspirations. Leadership aspiration significantly mediated the effects between family-role orientation and leadership self-efficacy. These findings revealed the characteristics and changes in the relationship between gender and leadership among women leaders in Chinese higher education.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140729725","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":"The Importance of Soft Skills for Academic Performance and Career Development—From the Perspective of University Students","authors":"Thi Cam Thuy Ngo","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.45425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.45425","url":null,"abstract":"In the present era, the importance of soft skills as a crucial element for personal and professional success is widely acknowledged. When hiring new employees, these soft skills are highly valued by employers. However, many students are unaware of the crucial role those soft skills play in their education and career success, hindering their progress in developing these skills. This study aims to assess students’ perceptions of the importance of soft skills for academic performance and career development. A questionnaire-based online survey was conducted, involving 968 undergraduate students from eight universities in Vietnam, to gather data. The findings showed that most respondents recognized the significance of soft skills in fostering positive relationships, career advancement, and securing desirable employment. However, students did not believe that these skills had a substantial impact on their academic performance. Communication, teamwork, collaboration, and time management skills were identified as the most critical soft skills for enhancing academic performance, while teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills were considered pivotal for career development. Moreover, a significant portion of students perceived their soft skills level to be below the desired threshold, showing more confidence in skills they considered to be more important. Similarly, students tended to prioritize the development of soft skills that they perceived as essential to their personal goals.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140730742","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":"Integration of GeoGebra Calculator 3D with Augmented Reality in Mathematics Education for an Immersive Learning Experience","authors":"Orlando Iparraguirre-Villanueva, Cleoge Paulino-Moreno, Henry Chero-Valdivieso, Karina Espinola-Linares, M. Cabanillas-Carbonell","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.47323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.47323","url":null,"abstract":"The use of augmented reality (AR) with GeoGebra allows for the contextualization of mathematical operations in real-world situations. In this approach, the teacher presents questions or problems that students solve using visualization and experimentation software. The objective of this work is to evaluate the impact of integrating the GeoGebra 3D calculator with AR. For the development of this study, the quasi-experimental method was employed, involving the comparison of results between two groups: the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG). We worked with a population of 78 students. The study conducted confirms the use of the GeoGebra calculator in 3D with AR. AR effectively enhances mathematical learning. Seventy percent of the students in the EG achieved an outstanding level of performance, while 30% reached an expected level. In addition, a positive attitude towards mathematics was observed in 100% of the students. These results demonstrate that using the GeoGebra calculator in 3D with AR has a positive impact on mathematics learning. While in CG, 10% achieved the expected level of performance, 85% were in progress, and 5% were at the initial stage. Finally, it was concluded that the GeoGebra calculator in 3D with AR is very useful. It helps enhance the teaching and learning (TL) of mathematics and motivates students, making the development of class sessions more dynamic.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140730031","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":"Graduate Students' ChatGPT Experience and Perspectives during Thesis Writing","authors":"Luqman M Rababah, M. Rababah, Nisreen Naji Al-Khawaldeh","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.48395","url":null,"abstract":"The artificial intelligence (AI) language model ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, can assist students with academic writing assignments in innovative and distinctive ways. Several studies have investigated how postgraduate students perceive various aspects and how gender could affect their perspectives. This study analyzes the perspectives of 80 male and female postgraduate students in various academic fields at Jadara University regarding the use of ChatGPT in writing their theses. This investigation adopts a quantitative approach and extensively utilizes a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. The survey aims to determine how students perceive ChatGPT in terms of its usefulness, ease of use, impact on writing quality, and challenges related to dependability and academic integrity. Descriptive statistics examine gender differences in these perceptions, shedding light on postgraduate students’ usage of ChatGPT and gender-related roles. This information could enhance academic writing through the use of AI technology and inform future studies and practices.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140729940","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":"Games and Arts as Tools for Developing Generic Skills in Engineering Students","authors":"Sara María Yepes Zuluaga, Margarita Pineda Arias","doi":"10.3991/ijep.v14i3.46229","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i3.46229","url":null,"abstract":"In today’s educational landscape, the integration of innovative pedagogical approaches is essential for improving student learning. In this respect, game-based learning appears to be a strategy that not only actively engages students—who often struggle to understand scientific concepts, leading to negative emotions and discouragement—but also helps them acquire transferable skills. Particularly in the field of telecommunications engineering, where the practical application of knowledge is essential, the use of educational games offers a unique opportunity to explore and reinforce specific and general skills. In this study, a cross-sectional quantitative methodology was implemented using a representative sample of 64 undergraduate students in the sixth semester of the telecommunications engineering program at a public university. In general, educational games are primarily intended to evoke emotions in participants, such as enjoyment, to help them cultivate a “receptive learning mindset” and to effectively teach a specific subject. In contrast to these approaches, the game proposed in this study incorporates humanistic skills and artistic tools to construct antennas within a specific context. This enabled students to engage in a practical, applied learning experience in their field of study, focusing on three key aspects: appropriating knowledge, building values, and learning about life, as well as recognizing others in society and interacting with the environment. The results obtained using the proposed game-based strategy were compared with those obtained using conventional teaching tools. The results showed that play not only imparted knowledge but also contributed to students’ overall development by fostering the values and skills essential to their personal and professional success. The results underscore the significance of developing games that authentically simulate project processes and activities. This emphasizes the importance of aligning game dynamics with real-world challenges and situations in the field of telecommunications engineering. This simulation-based approach may be the key to maximizing the impact of game-based learning on the training of future professionals in this field. This comparative study helps fill a gap in knowledge about game-based learning in engineering education by providing valuable insights. It is also important to comprehend the impact of game-based learning on an antenna course and the students’ willingness to engage with this innovative teaching style in the classroom.","PeriodicalId":508415,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP)","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140728106","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}