Adams, J. P. and Turner, S. J. (2008) Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: process or product? In: EE2008 - the International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education Conference Proceedings. Loughborough: Higher Education Academy. 9781904804659.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Abstract: | Many researchers have written about the importance and complexities of developing problem solving skills and encouraging creative thinking and activity in engineering students. Whilst research suggests that established Problem Based Learning techniques are a suitable way for developing these skills it also acknowledges continued deficiencies in encouraging process skills as opposed to products or outcomes. This paper provides highlights of this previous work, and presents findings of action research in order to develop a module to improve andencourage process skills in engineering undergraduates. Lego Mindstorm robots have been used in the module to provide suitable practical activities and to stimulate student motivation |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Engineering education, problem solving, creativity, learning objects |
| Subjects: |
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA65 Study and teaching. Research Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.6 Programming. Study and teaching. Research T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ210.2 Mechanical devices and figures. Automata. Ingenious mechanisms. Robots (General) |
| Creators: | Adams, Jonathan P and Turner, Scott J |
| Publisher: | Higher Education Academy |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Engineering (to 2009) University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009) Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering |
| Date: | 2008 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Title of Book: | EE2008 - the International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education Conference Proceedings |
| Event Title: | International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education (EE2008) |
| Event Dates: | 14-16 July |
| Place of Publication: | Loughborough |
| Event Location: | Loughborough |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9781904804659 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1772 |
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