ERIC Number: EJ1010998
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0304-3797
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Improving Professionalism in the Engineering Curriculum through a Novel Use of Oral Presentations
Berjano, Enrique; Sales-Nebot, Laura; Lozano-Nieto, Albert
European Journal of Engineering Education, v38 n2 p121-130 2013
This hypothesis is based on the fact that oral presentations in the context of engineering education could be used not only to develop oral communication skills but also to augment the professionalism in the curriculum. The methodological innovation is first described, which allows encouraging the capacity of summarising ideas, teamwork, assertiveness, listening skills and constructive criticism. Second, the preliminary results from two pilot groups of students during two academic years are analysed. Finally, the paper reflects on the possibilities of expanding this method to pre-university studies. (Contains 3 tables and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Engineering Education, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Assertiveness, Listening Skills, Criticism, Pilot Projects, Curriculum Design, Visual Aids, Teaching Methods, Secondary Schools
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain (Valencia)
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