The Challenge of Induction! Introducing Engineering Students to Higher Education: A Task-Oriented Approach.

Edward, Norrie; Middleton, June

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Publication Date: 2002

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The Challenge of Induction! Introducing Engineering Students to Higher Education: A Task-Oriented Approach.

Edward, Norrie; Middleton, June

Innovations in Education and Teaching International, v39 n1 p46-53 Feb 2002

First-year engineering students at Robert Gordon University (Scotland) were presented with a task-oriented induction program. Students were divided into groups and assigned a facilitator, later personal tutor, to whom they could refer. Student reaction to the experience was very favorable. Effect on progression rates is yet to be determined. (AEF)

Descriptors: College Freshmen, Cooperative Learning, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Activities, School Orientation, Student Reaction

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Language: English

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