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View article: Identifying Common Themes in Technical Graduate Attribute Indicators Across Canadian Universities
Identifying Common Themes in Technical Graduate Attribute Indicators Across Canadian Universities Open
The CEAB requires all accredited Canadian engineering programs to ensure that their graduates acquire competency in specific areas at the time of graduation. By design, every institution is expected to define their own measurable indicator…
View article: Identifying Common Themes of Professional Graduate Attribute Indicators Across Canadian Universities
Identifying Common Themes of Professional Graduate Attribute Indicators Across Canadian Universities Open
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) has provided the list of graduate attributes and their definitions to higher education institutions (HEIs); however, it is on HEIs to define their unique indicators. We scanned lists of p…
View article: A study on the relationship between engineering teaching experience, self-efficacy, and pedagogical practices
A study on the relationship between engineering teaching experience, self-efficacy, and pedagogical practices Open
The objectives of this study were to understand the teaching perspectives and experiences of Engineering faculty members at a large Canadian university with R1 designation. Engineering faculty members were surveyed regarding their teaching…
View article: Redesigning a non-technical graduate attribute assessment tool
Redesigning a non-technical graduate attribute assessment tool Open
Canadian Engineering programs are required to continually improve their curricula based on direct and indirect data collected from stakeholders for each graduate attribute. Gathering such information is crucial for the assessment of profes…
View article: Scaffolding Lifelong Learning in First-Year Engineering Courses
Scaffolding Lifelong Learning in First-Year Engineering Courses Open
In a world of evolving technology, it is critical for engineers to be able to recognize and take action to fill gaps in their knowledge. The development of these lifelong learning competencies has always been a significant part of universi…
View article: Innovative Assessment Strategies for Measuring Graduate Attribute Competencies
Innovative Assessment Strategies for Measuring Graduate Attribute Competencies Open
Most assessment strategies used in engineering are traditional forms of assessment, such as written reports, assignments, and examinations. However, these traditional forms of assessment are not always the most accurate ways of measuring s…
View article: Simple And Effective Teaching Strategies for Increasing Graduate Attributes Competency Levels
Simple And Effective Teaching Strategies for Increasing Graduate Attributes Competency Levels Open
Instructors often assume that implementing new teaching strategies will require a significant amount of time and preparation, however, that is not always the case. In fact, numerous near-effortless teaching strategies were proven to be eff…
View article: Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion in Engineering Education
Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusion in Engineering Education Open
Students in higher education, particularly in STEM programs, face numerous barriers to their full participation and educational success. This paper describes the development of a program with the goal of eliminating barriers for students w…
View article: Systems Theory Framework for Embedding Lifelong Learning Holistically in Undergraduate Engineering Education
Systems Theory Framework for Embedding Lifelong Learning Holistically in Undergraduate Engineering Education Open
The new educational imperative is to empower students to manage their own learning in a variety of contexts throughout their lifetimes. This is particularly true for fields that rely on fast-changing technology, like engineering. As such, …
View article: The Theory of Intersectionality: A New Lens for Understanding the Barriers Faced by Autistic Women
The Theory of Intersectionality: A New Lens for Understanding the Barriers Faced by Autistic Women Open
While disabilities studies scholars have already taken a great step forward in integrating the theory of intersectionality, progress is still required. Many theoretical and empirical disability studies papers operationalize disability in a…
View article: The Best of Both Worlds: A Proposal for Hybrid Teacher Education
The Best of Both Worlds: A Proposal for Hybrid Teacher Education Open
Recent advances in technology have created a surge in online educational opportunities, increasing accessibility to education. However, online learning suffers from criticism that these courses are substandard in comparison to traditional …