Metacognitive illusion or self-regulated learning? Assessing engineering students' learning strategies against the backdrop of recent advances in cognitive science
Knowing how students approach learning in higher education contexts is key to promote
learning strategies that are effective in the long run. Previous research has concluded that …
learning strategies that are effective in the long run. Previous research has concluded that …
Engineering students' perceptions of problem solving and their future
Background Preparing students to solve complex problems is an identified area of need in
engineering education. Despite the documented influence of motivation on learning, little …
engineering education. Despite the documented influence of motivation on learning, little …
[PDF][PDF] A review of mathematical modeling in engineering education
Mathematical modeling is both an important tool to professional engineers and instructional
method in engineering education. This paper reviews the literature around mathematical …
method in engineering education. This paper reviews the literature around mathematical …
Investigating students' motivational goals and self‐efficacy and task beliefs in relationship to course attendance and prior knowledge in an undergraduate statics …
Background Student persistence in undergraduate engineering majors often depends on
how they perform in foundational engineering courses. Although mastery of prerequisite …
how they perform in foundational engineering courses. Although mastery of prerequisite …
A case study of undergraduate engineering students' computational literacy and self-beliefs about computing in the context of authentic practices
Engineering students, as compared to computing-related majors, are not traditionally
introduced to computing in the context of authentic learning experiences, ie, real-world …
introduced to computing in the context of authentic learning experiences, ie, real-world …
Improvement of students problem-solving skills through project execution planning in civil engineering and construction management education
J Zhang, H **e, H Li - Engineering, Construction and Architectural …, 2019 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to improve students' problem-solving skills in civil
engineering and construction management education. Design/methodology/approach The …
engineering and construction management education. Design/methodology/approach The …
Physicality, modeling, and agency in a computational physics class
Computation is intertwined with essentially all aspects of physics research and is invaluable
for physicists' careers. Despite its disciplinary importance, integration of computation into …
for physicists' careers. Despite its disciplinary importance, integration of computation into …
The role of representations in engineering practices: Taking a turn towards inscriptions
representations are the foundation of design, which is an essential component of
engineering (Dym et al., 2005).[...] the objective nature of the hard sciences (including …
engineering (Dym et al., 2005).[...] the objective nature of the hard sciences (including …
Problem solving through values: A challenge for thinking and capability development
S Škėrienė, P Jucevičienė - Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper aims to introduce the conceptual framework of problem solving through values.
The framework consists of problem analysis, selection of value (s) as a background for the …
The framework consists of problem analysis, selection of value (s) as a background for the …
Problem-solving processes in an educational construction simulation game
F Castronovo, N Stepanik, PN Van Meter… - Advanced Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
The growing adoption of educational simulation games in construction pedagogy has
significantly impacted student learning. One game, the Virtual Construction Simulator 4 …
significantly impacted student learning. One game, the Virtual Construction Simulator 4 …