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Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: findings of an action research project involving robots

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Adams, J. P., Turner, S. J., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Demian, P. (2008) Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: findings of an action research project involving robots. In: UNSPECIFIED International Network for Engineering Education & Research (iNEER).
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Creators:Adams, J. P., Turner, S. J., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Demian, P.
Abstract:
Many researchers have written about the importance and complexities of developing problem solving skills and encouraging creative thinking in engineering students. Research continues to suggest deficiencies in developing or assessing process skills; with the attention of engineering educators being on outcomes or products of problem solving scenarios.
This paper considers highlights of this previous work, and how this might inform action research to develop a module to improve and encourage process skills in engineering undergraduates. Findings from the first cycle of action research are presented. Lego Mindstorm robots have been used to provide suitable practical activities, and to stimulate student motivation
Official URL:http://icee2008hungary.net/download/fullp/full_pap...
Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA65 Study and teaching. Research
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ210.2 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanisms. Robots (General)
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:School of Applied Sciences (to 2009)
Date:2008
Date Type:Publication
Event Title:International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2008) - "New Challenges in Engineering Education and Research in the 21st Century"
Event Location:Budapest, Hungary
Event Dates:27-31 July 2008
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