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Global Need = - Well – Rounded Engineering Graduates

Title: Teaching self-awareness, diversity and reflection to support an integrated engineering curriculum Authors: E. Tilley, J. Peters, J.E. Mitchell. Global Need = - Well – Rounded Engineering Graduates. Good Academic Performance, supplemented with….

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Global Need = - Well – Rounded Engineering Graduates

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  1. Title: Teaching self-awareness, diversity and reflection to support an integrated engineering curriculum Authors: E. Tilley, J. Peters, J.E. Mitchell

  2. Global Need =-Well – Rounded Engineering Graduates

  3. Good Academic Performance, supplemented with… • High level analytical & critical thinking skills; • Communication & teamwork skills; and • Sound understanding of engineering & business practice.

  4. Integrated Engineering UCL Integrated Engineering Programme In-te-gra-ted (adjective) • combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole (Oxford Dictionary) • Mathematical Modelling & Analysis • Design & Professional Skills • Discipline Specific Module IEP Year 1

  5. Integrated Engineering Year 1: Integrated Engineering In-te-gra-ted (approach) • introduce engineering problems starting in Year 1, and bring the math and science (and communication and economics and ethics) in context of the problems and the projects (Felder, 2012) 3. Reflect 2. Practice 1. Teach Problem-Based Learning = IE ‘Challenges’

  6. The Extra Bit: Teaching Self-awareness “What are my natural talents?” “What sets me apart?” “What’s my dream job?” “How do I spend my free time?” “Who inspires me?” “What am I good at?” “What are my core values?” “Why did I choose to study engineering?” “How do I learn best?” “Who do I enjoy collaborating with and why?” “What motivates me?” “When do I perform at my best?”

  7. StrengthsFinder2.0 … better than its predecessors Historic ‘Engineer’ Profiles

  8. StrengthsFinder2.0 … a wider vocabulary & a common language Gallup Press My “Top 5 Strengths” are …

  9. StrengthsFinder2.0 … a wider vocabulary & a common language StrengthsFinder2.0 – Strengths based Leadership, Tom Rath & Barry Conchie (Gallup Press)

  10. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0 … insight into the strengths of the YR1 EEE cohort Achiever Competition

  11. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0 … for Team-work & Leadership in ‘Scenarios’

  12. PILOT A lot of it’s about… … and for Supporting Team Dynamics & Dynamic Teams

  13. Team Dynamics & Strengths Gaps… an example – The Perfect Team PILOT

  14. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Leadership & Dynamic Teams “Leading beyond Authority” (J, Middleton, 2007) for Dynamic Teams

  15. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Choosing Roles & Responsibilities • Skills Audit & Deployment • Natural preferences • Talents & interests IDEO, Kelley & Littman, 2005

  16. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Motivation D. Pink, 2010

  17. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Improving Diversity & Inclusivity UCL Global Citizenship Programme “A tool to improve mutual respect among students, whilst offering a vocabulary to voice and de-personalise frustrations when working together.” Jan Peters, Katalytic Inc. Gender Equality

  18. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Employability

  19. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… for Reflection & Planning UCL Engineering Intentional Learning Plan (ILP): • a living document • focus student’s own learning • personal reflection and portfolio of evidence • demonstrate personal potential to lead and be led by future employers • record of people, events etc. to support learning and attaining future goals

  20. PILOT StrengthsFinder2.0… Personal Tutor Support UCL Faculty Wide Personal Tutor Programme “Often the role of personal tutor is lost by the end of Term 1, if you haven’t established a good relationship with your student. Talking to the students about their personal strengths, their ILP and short & long term goals has helped to keep discussions going throughout the year”. G Roberts, UCL Engineering

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