Multi-Disciplinary Project-Based Paradigm that Uses Hands-on

1. Multi-Disciplinary Project-Based Paradigm that Uses Hands-on Desktop Learning Modules and Modern Learning Pedagogies NSF DUE 1023121TUES Workshop, Washington, DC, Jan. 27 -28, 2011 William Schlecht, Baba Abdul, Paul Golter, Dave Thiessen, Jenny Adam, Shane Brown, Denny Davis, Gary Brown, Ashley Ater-Kranov, Bob Richards, Prash Dutta, & Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Ed Maurer, Santa Clara Univ., Marvin Pitts, Olympic College/WSU, Joe Law, Univ. of Idaho “Telling is not teaching; listening is not learning; you learn to do by doing.” Humphreys 2004 Comparing Student Performance With Industrial Expectations • INTRODUCTION:We are refining Desktop Learning Modules (DLMs) within a Cooperative, Hands-on, Active, Project based, Learning (CHAPL) setting for Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Bio- and Electrical Engineering courses at a diverse set of institutions. • Project Outcomes: • Workbook for easy adoption of DLMs & CHAPL • New concept questions aligned with DLMs • Qualitative / quantitative critical reasoning instrument • Industrial partnering for robust equipment • Dissemination at: • Washington State University – Multiple Departments (ChE, BE, CE, ME) • Santa Clara University – CE & Potentially in S. America thru a Fulbright Exchange • Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. – ME & Regional Outreach Workshop • University of Idaho – Electrical Engineering • Olympic Community Col. – WSU ME Degree – Video Conf. Fig. 4. Student performance on a semester long project as assessed by multiple raters, including industrial representatives, and compared to professional competency as well as an established target and each teams initial project draft. Inter Rater Reliability Fig. 5. Inter rater Reliability. The consistency of this process is shown to the right where a single student project has been evaluated by 4 different evaluators using this rubric. University of Oklahoma—Norman, OK University of Lagos - Nigeria The Big Picture; Disseminate and Diversify CHAPL to Revolutionize Undergraduate Education – the Road Map Novel hands-on modules bring a wide range of physical phenomena into class rooms Fig. 2. (a) A parabolic mirror unit will plug into the DLM and provide heat to vaporize a fluid in a DLM Boiler cartridge. (b) A Rankine Cycle; the various individual cartridges, Boiler, Turbine, Condenser, will be made for individual study in the DLM. Year 1 & 2 Multi-disciplinary DLM Assess CHAPL at WSU Year 2&3 Adopt & Assess at Beta Sites; Entrepreneurial Design Team 3 Fig. 3. Student responses on questions regarding their HAL experience, based on the 7 principles of good practice (Chickering and Gamson). Extended Area Heat Ex. Hands-on Active Learning (HAL) students were compared to control group who received a standard lecture (LECT). Both groups showed identical growth in technical understanding as assessed by Concept Inventories which indicates that student learning is not hindered when students learn from each other. However, students surveys for those who received HAL experiences revealed significant improvements in frequency and quality of interactions with the instructor and collaboration with peers, in creating their own understanding, and in their minds what they perceive to be a better understanding of the material. Future CCLI Type III Years 4-7 ~150 Adopters in the U.S., 20 International; Method: Disseminate thru Hub Regionally Universities Fig. 6. Near- & Long-Term Type II & III Dissemination throughout U.S. & Internationally. Fig. 1. Schematic of new suitcase style DLM and interchangeable cartridges considering ergonomic factors for easier viewing of cartridges (top right) and LCD data display. Activities at Involved Institutions Shell & Tube Area Heat Ex. Washington State University – Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Capstone Design Santa Clara University – Civil Engineering in Hydraulics and Water Resources Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. – Mechanical Engineering Solar powered Refrigeration Cycle cartridges – Renewable & Sustainable Energy Track University of Idaho – Electrical Engineering Olympic Community College – Distance Education through WSU Mechanical Engineering . Weir with hydraulic jump. V-notch weir flume cartridge.