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Developing a new, online, modular Introduction to Engineering class – A student’s perspective
The use of undergraduate engineering students in the design and implementation process of this course gives insight to what is perceived engaging and academically enriching under the supervision of the principal instructor. By directly engaging rising sophomores in the education of their peers, these students engage more fully and independently in their own education while providing important mentorship to first time freshmen. This engagement has a salutary effect on both sets of students, thus increasing student satisfaction and retention.
This poster will present the impact of the modular nature of the course on the students who took the course as well as helped redesign it. We will discuss the engagement factor of the course and how it relates to retention of students from the students’ perspective. Student motivation and dedication in post-requisite classes will also be discussed.
Author(s):
Umar Hasni
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Angelica Sunga
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Hiba Nabi
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Afroditi Filippas
School of Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States
Georgios Bakirtzis
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Commonwealth University
United States