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This work in progress reports an intervention to develop leadership skills in engineering undergraduate students. A methodology based on a cognitive apprentice framework was implemented, where coaching, Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL), cooperative learning, reflection, and self-assessment are combined to train peer leaders from different engineering programs. Students in the PLTL Peer Leaders initiative are low-income academically talented students (LIATS) from a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Early results analyzing post workshop reflections and self-assessment of peer leaders were used to identify changes in leadership skills of peer leaders. This paper reports on the methodology employed and early results from students’ reflection and self-assessment.
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Engineering Versus Science: How Do Students Engage in Engineering Activities?
Georgia's K-8 science education follows a well-defined 3D learning framework, unlike the less standardized engineering methodology. This presentation introduces a modified 7-step engineering methodology integrating 3D learning to enhance problem-solving and prototype testing. It includes examples of preservice teachers' lesson plans and student engagement from a summer program, inviting questions on theory, methodology, and implementation.
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- Award ID(s):
- 2121351
- PAR ID:
- 10562307
- Editor(s):
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- Publisher / Repository:
- Georgia Association for Colleges for Teacher Education
- Date Published:
- Edition / Version:
- 2024
- Volume:
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- Issue:
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- Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
- science/engineering education
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- Medium: X Size: na Other: na
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- Location:
- Atlanta, GA
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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