Challenges in engineering education: student engagement and employability skills
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Paper/Presentation Title | Challenges in engineering education: student engagement and employability skills |
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Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | |
Author | Chowdhury, Rezaul |
Editors | Ashraf, Ali and Iasmin, Hasina |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Research and Innovation in Civil Engineering |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | Chattogram, Bangladesh |
Conference/Event | 2nd International Conference on Research and Innovation in Civil Engineering |
Event Details | 2nd International Conference on Research and Innovation in Civil Engineering Event Date 10 to end of 11 Jan 2020 Event Location Chattogram, Bangladesh |
Abstract | The aim of this study is to explore key challenges of engineering education. In particular, the study is concentrated on two specific challenges - student engagement and employability skills. Major challenges in engineering education are increased work-based students and demand for online education, lack of student engagement in online education and competency deficiencies of engineering graduates. Identified competency deficiencies involve gaps in problem solving skills; communication, teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills; business and project management skills; application of engineering skills and emotional intelligence skills. Two case studies, previously published in journals, have been discussed. They are related to industry-practice-based and project-based-learning in engineering education. It is discussed and |
Keywords | engineering education, engagement, competency, industry, project based learning |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
Public Notes | Invited talk. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Civil Engineering and Surveying |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q58z6/challenges-in-engineering-education-student-engagement-and-employability-skills
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