Problem solving and creativity in engineering: findings of interviews with experts and novices

Adams, J. P., Kaczmarczyk, S., Picton, P. and Demian, P. (2008) Problem solving and creativity in engineering: findings of interviews with experts and novices. In: UNSPECIFIED International Network for Engineering Education & Research (iNEER).

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Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Abstract:	For many years researchers have explored how the differences between novices and experts might show engineering educators’ techniques for improving the problem solving abilities of their students. Whilst it is often appreciated that knowledge and experience have a large influence on problem solving ability, it is not feasible to develop these fully in a three or four year degree course. There are, however, a number of other capacities relating to problem solving process skills that can be usefully developed, such as strategy, attitude and motivation. This paper provides a summary of earlier research and presents findings from a series of 25 interviews to explore the differences between novice students and expert professional engineers. The interviews consider both problem solving and the concept of creativity within engineering
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA65 Study and teaching. Research
Creators:	Adams, Jonathan P, Kaczmarczyk, Stefan, Picton, Philip and Demian, P
Publisher:	International Network for Engineering Education & Research (iNEER)
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Engineering (to 2009) Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
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 Dates:	27-31 July 2008
Event Location:	Budapest, Hungary
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Published / Disseminated
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1771

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