a laccei-igip partnership: developing internationally recognized engineering faculty excellence for...
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A LACCEI-IGIP Partnership: Developing Internationally
Recognized Engineering Faculty Excellence for the
Americas
Dr. Ivan E. EsparragozaDr. Maria Larrondo-Petrie
Dr. Zenaida Otero-GephardtDr. Michael Auer
Latin American and Caribbean Consortium
of Engineering Institutions
International Society for Engineering
EducationWorld Engineering Education Forum
WEEF 2012Buenos Aires, Argentina
Agenda
• Introduction
• Curriculum Model Foundation
• LACCEI Curriculum
• Delivery Method
• Conclusions
Introduction
• There is as need to ensure that engineering instructors have:
– In-depth knowledge on specific knowledge content
– Knowledge and skills required to transfer discipline knowledge in a teaching environment
• Europe has led the effort in engineering pedagogy
• Engineering instructors are required to take teaching training courses to be able to have a permanent position as instructors
Introduction
• The International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP) based on Austria accredits training centers that prepare international engineering educators
– accredited centers, most of them are located in Europe and Russia and only one center in the Americas in Brazil.
• The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) and IGIP have joint efforts to develop a program for faculty development to promote engineering teaching excellence in the Americas.
Curriculum Model Foundations
• The engineering pedagogy curriculum developed by LACCEI is based on three models:
– IGIP Curriculum model
– Technology, Pedagogy, Content Knowledge (TPCK) Model
– LACCEI model
• Goal: Instructor completing the LACCEI engineering pedagogy curriculum will receive the ING.PAED.IGIP certificate.
IGIP Curriculum Modules
Core modules (8 credit points)• Theoretical and practical
engineering pedagogy• Laboratory methodology
Theory modules (4 credit points)
• Psychology• Sociology• Ethics• Intercultural competences
Practice modules (8 credit points)
• Oral communication skills• Scientific writing• Working with projects• Media• E-learning and computer aided
technologies• Additional topics
PCK and TPCK Models
Good instructors should be able to distinguish betweensubject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge
Content Pedagogy
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)Pedagogical techniques used to teach concepts
Technology
Technological Content Knowledge (TCK)
Technology used to explain subject concepts
Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)
Technology support pedagogical goals
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK)Relationship between the three areas
LACCEI Model
1. Teaching/Learning Process• To know the different types of learning styles
and the process to acquire knowledge and skills• To improve teaching skills
2. Innovative Teaching Techniques
• To discover new and alternative teaching techniques
• To use new technologies in the learning process• To use laboratory didactics effectively to teach
theoretical concepts and to explain practical applications
3. Broadening Engineering Education
• To promote professional skills in the courses and in the classroom
• To build global competencies effectively
Areas Objectives
LACCEI Model
4. Motivation and Interest
• To discover effective techniques to enhance students’ interest in engineering subjects
• To foster motivation and interest in the students to learn and grow professionally
5. Assessment• To develop effective assessment tools• To use different assessment techniques in the
courses
Areas Objectives
LACCEI Curriculum
Topic Knowledge Domain LACCEI Learning AreasT C P TLP ITT BEE MAI AMT
Core
Engineering Pedagogy in Theory x x x
Engineering Pedagogy in Practice x x x x x x x x
Laboratory Didactics x x x x x x x xTheory Psychology & Sociology x x x x x xGlobal Ethics & Social Responsibility x x x x x x x x
Global competencies x x x x x x x xProblem solving skills (analytical & creative) x x x x x x x x
Practice x x x Oral Communication Skills x x x x x x x xWritten communication Skills x x x x x x x x
Project Based Learning x x x x x x x xMultimedia & Computer Aided Technologies x x x x x x x x
Distance Education x x x x x xInformation Literacy x x x x x x xMultidisciplinary Projects x x x x x x xKeyT: Technology TLP: Teaching/Learning ProcessC: Content ITT: Innovative Teaching TechniquesP: Pedagogy BEE: Broadening Engineering Education MAI: Motivation and Interest AMT: Assessment
LACCEI curriculum model mapping knowledge domains and LACCEI dimensions
LACCEI Curriculum and Credit Points
Modules Topics Credit Points
CoreEngineering Pedagogy in Theory 2Engineering Pedagogy in Practice 3Laboratory Didactics 3
TheoryPsychology & Sociology 1Global Ethics & Social Responsibility 1Global competencies 1Problem solving skills (analytical & creative) 1
Practice
Oral Communication Skills 1Written communication Skills 1Project Based & Inquiry Based Learning 1Multimedia & Computer Aided Technologies 2Distance Education 1Information Literacy 1Multidisciplinary Projects 1
Total 20
LACCEI curriculum for Ing.Paed.IGIP certification
According to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS): 1 CP = 25 to 30 hours includingin classroom lectures and activities and out of classroom assignments.
Delivery Methods
TopicDelivery Methods
Dynamic Lecture
Demonstrations Case Studies
Research Seminars
Working Groups
Core Engineering Pedagogy in Theory x x xEngineering Pedagogy in Practice x x x x xLaboratory Didactics x x x x xTheory Psychology & Sociology x x xGlobal Ethics & Social Responsibility x x x xGlobal competencies x x x xProblem solving skills x x x xPractice Oral Communication Skills x x xWritten communication Skills x x xProject Based Learning x x x x xMultimedia & Computer Aided Technologies x x x xDistance Education x x x xInformation Literacy x xMultidisciplinary Projects x x x x
Mapping of Topics and Delivery Methods
Conclusions
• The proposed curriculum and training program differs from existing centers for teaching enhancement in:– Scope of the content– Target audience– Intensity of the program– Final certificate
• Faculty development and leadership are the hallmark of excellence in engineering education.
Conclusions
• The curriculum described here as a result of the partnership between LACCEI and IGIP will facilitate the adequate training to engineering faculty in the Americas:
– to become excellent educators and
– to be certified by a globally recognized certification system such as ING.PAED.IGIP.