Effective Learning and Teaching in EngineeringCaroline Baillie, Ivan Moore Written to meet the need of teachers, lecturers and tutors at all stages in their career, this is the authoritative handbook for anyone wanting to and understanding the key issues, best practices and new developments in the world of engineering education and training. The book is divided into sections which analyse what students should be learning, how they learn, and how the teaching and learning process and your own practice can be improved. With contributions from experts around the world and a wealth of innovative case study material, this book is an essential purchase for anyone teaching engineering today. The 'Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education' series deals with improving practice in higher education. Each title is written to meet the needs of those seeking professional accreditation and wishing to keep themselves up to date professionally. |
Contents
reflecting on effective learning | 1 |
Engineering education and the pedagogy of awareness | 9 |
What outcome is engineering education trying | 27 |
Capabilitiesdriven curriculum design 36 | 36 |
Case studies in engineering | 51 |
Effective engineering education at a distance a guide | 72 |
Widening access flexible and workbased learning | 89 |
A holistic approach to mathematics support | 100 |
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Effective Learning and Teaching in Engineering Caroline Baillie,Ivan Moore No preview available - 2004 |
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