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Problem solving and creativity for undergraduate engineers: process or product?

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 :. GBR: Higher Education Academy.

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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 and encourage 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, creativity, learning objects, problem solving
Creators:
Adams, J. P. and Turner, S. J.
Publisher:
Higher Education Academy
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
Date:
1 January 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:
2008-07-14 - 2008-07-16
Place of Publication:
GBR
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781904804659
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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