Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
8-2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Seokyoung Ahn
Second Advisor
Dr. Robert A. Freeman
Third Advisor
Dr. Stephen W. Crown
Abstract
This thesis discusses the challenge-based instructional (CBI) lessons currently being developed for the Engineering Graphics course at UTPA. This endeavor concentrates on student retention, as well as the students’ ability to practically apply their new skills. Minority science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students have been found, in recent studies, to depart from STEM undergraduate fields to some extent because of the lack of real world connections to the subject matter. Also, the traditional way of teaching theory first and then assigning a task may actually stifle creative thought and innovation required in later STEM courses. Our use of CBI is based on the How People Learn (HPL) framework for effective learning environments and is realized and anchored by the STAR Legacy Cycle. The materials developed during the course of this study are collaboration between students and faculty members at UTPA and STC, both Hispanic Serving Institutions.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2011 Gregory Potter. All Rights Reserved.
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