ERIC Number: EJ1064912
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0304-3797
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Challenges in Teaching Modern Manufacturing Technologies
Ngaile, Gracious; Wang, Jyhwen; Gau, Jenn-Terng
European Journal of Engineering Education, v40 n4 p432-449 2015
Teaching of manufacturing courses for undergraduate engineering students has become a challenge due to industrial globalisation coupled with influx of new innovations, technologies, customer-driven products. This paper discusses development of a modern manufacturing course taught concurrently in three institutions where students collaborate in executing various projects. Lectures are developed to contain materials featuring advanced manufacturing technologies, R&D trends in manufacturing. Pre- and post-surveys were conducted by an external evaluator to assess the impact of the course on increase in student's knowledge of manufacturing; increase students' preparedness and confidence in effective communication and; increase students' interest in pursuing additional academic studies and/or a career path in manufacturing and high technology. The surveyed data indicate that the students perceived significant gains in manufacturing knowledge and preparedness in effective communication. The study also shows that implementation of a collaborative course within multiple institutions requires a robust and collective communication platform.
Descriptors: Manufacturing, Undergraduate Study, Engineering Education, Global Approach, Industry, Teaching Methods, Student Projects, Cooperative Learning, Pretests Posttests, Knowledge Level, Communication Skills, Student Motivation, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 0941042; 0941045; 0941079