Faculty perspectives on the inclusion of work-related learning in engineering curricula

The purpose of this paper is to identify faculty perspectives on the integration of work-related issues in engineering education. A mixed methods approach was used to explore faculty attitudes towards work-related learning, to describe activities related to working life that have been introduced int...

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Published in:European journal of engineering education 2017-11, Vol.42 (6), p.1038-1047
Main Authors: Magnell, Marie, Geschwind, Lars, Kolmos, Anette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Faculty
Content Analysis
Core curriculum
Curricula
Education and Communication in the Technological Sciences
Employment Potential
engineering curricula
Engineering Education
Experiential Learning
faculty attitudes
Foreign Countries
Integrated Activities
integration of teaching and learning activities
Learning
Learning Activities
Mixed Methods Research
Performance Factors
Program Effectiveness
Questionnaires
Scholarships & fellowships
Semi Structured Interviews
Social Networks
Statistical Significance
Teacher Surveys
Teaching methods
Teknikvetenskapens lärande och kommunikation
Work Experience
Work Experience Programs
Work-related learning
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Summary:The purpose of this paper is to identify faculty perspectives on the integration of work-related issues in engineering education. A mixed methods approach was used to explore faculty attitudes towards work-related learning, to describe activities related to working life that have been introduced into the curriculum and to identify factors that faculty see as important if the amount of work-related learning is to increase. The results show that faculty members are positive about integrating work-related issues into the curriculum. Programmes with more extensive connections to industry offer more integrated activities, such as projects with external actors, and use professional contacts established through research in their teaching. In order to increase work-related learning in engineering curricula, faculty request clear goals and pedagogical tools. Other options to increase work-related learning include offering faculty the opportunity to work outside academia.
ISSN:0304-3797
1469-5898
1469-5898
DOI:10.1080/03043797.2016.1250067