Integration, Authenticity, and Relevancy in College Science Through Engineering Design

Engineering design is an ideal perspective for engaging students in college science classes. An engineering design problemsolving framework was used to create a general chemistry lab activity focused on an important environmental issue—dead zones. Dead zones impact over 400 locations around the worl...

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Published in:Journal of college science teaching 2018-01, Vol.47 (3), p.31-35
Main Authors: Turner, Ken L., Hoffman, Adam R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Authenticity
Chemistry
College Science
College Students
Creativity
Design
Design analysis
Design engineering
Educational activities
Engineering
Engineering Education
Environmental chemistry
Environmental Education
Environmental engineering
Integration
Learner Engagement
Nutrient pollution
Phosphates
Science Curriculum
Science Instruction
Science Laboratories
Science Teachers
Student attitudes
Student Interests
Students
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Summary:Engineering design is an ideal perspective for engaging students in college science classes. An engineering design problemsolving framework was used to create a general chemistry lab activity focused on an important environmental issue—dead zones. Dead zones impact over 400 locations around the world and are a result of nutrient pollution, one of the most logistically and economically challenging environmental problems facing our world today. The activities created were found to aid student learning and improve student attitudes toward science and research. Specifically, over 90% of students reported learning more from these activities than from traditional activities because of the independent thinking and freedom to design and implement their own experiments using the engineering design approach. The engineering design framework helps to engage the student and allows for content gains while promoting creativity and collaboration.
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898
DOI:10.2505/4/jcst18_047_03_31