Measuring the effectiveness of experiential learning in engineering?

03 January 2019 1 8K Report

We are considering adding experiential learning in our engineering curriculum in the soph/jr years. Some of the experiential learning will be formal (classes) and others informal (professional societies, mini baha etc). We were wondering if there are literature results where the effectiveness of adding these opportunities was measured? We have done a comprehensive search and have found no direct studies. thanks for your time!

Florencia Maldia

The best measure for the effectiveness of experiential learning in engineering and all courses are curriculum standards. The curriculum standards are based on curriculum or course description. In reviewing and revising curriculum we always look at the alignment of standards, instruction, and assessment.

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