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Fitness for purpose? project-based, collaborative learning in engineering undergraduate education

Lahiff, A; Broad, J; Tilley, E; Roach, K; Detmer, A; (2018) Fitness for purpose? project-based, collaborative learning in engineering undergraduate education. Presented at: 7th International Symposium of Engineering Education 2018, London, UK. Green open access

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Abstract

In response to evolving work practices in engineering (Royal Academy of Engineering 2010) and the ever-changing nature of vocational and professional knowledge (Broad, 2016), attention has rightly turned to the development of innovative pedagogies to facilitate the entry of graduates to the employment market. Project-based Learning (PjBL) is an example of such an innovative pedagogy and has been developed in some HE contexts to provide students with authentic learning experiences which are designed to embed team working and collaboration; problem solving and solution-finding alongside the development of technical knowledge and skills (Mills and Treagust, 2003). Yet despite the introduction of collaborative inquiry-based curricula in engineering, comprehensive understanding of the pedagogical practices that these innovative practices require has not yet emerged (Damşa & Nerland, 2016). At UCL Engineering, PjBL has been an integral feature of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP) undergraduate curriculum since 2014. Drawing upon an on-going collaborative Institute of Education/UCL ‘seed corn’ funded project, this paper will present data collected through observation of project-based learning scenarios and discussion with engineering undergraduates in situ. It will identify and discuss the nature of student learning and engagement in project-based learning activities, with particular attention to disciplinary issues and the development of student disciplinary knowledge. In so doing, it will assess whether PjBL is, indeed, ‘fit for purpose’?

Type: Conference item (Presentation)
Title: Fitness for purpose? project-based, collaborative learning in engineering undergraduate education
Event: 7th International Symposium of Engineering Education 2018
Location: London, UK
Dates: 17 - 18 July 2018
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Publisher version: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/centre-for-engineering-educa...
Language: English
Keywords: Project-based collaborative learning., Engineering Education
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Education, Practice and Society
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of Engineering Science > Engineering Science Faculty Office
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10066425
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