Open AccessLearning to Learn: Defining an Engineering Learning Culture
Author(s) -
Marnie V. Jamieson,
John M. Shaw
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
proceedings of the ... ceea conference
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2371-5243
DOI - 10.24908/pceea.vi0.13707
Subject(s) - lifelong learning , accreditation , engineering education , credibility , active learning (machine learning) , accountability , learning sciences , experiential learning , construct (python library) , curriculum , open learning , pedagogy , metacognition , engineering ethics , cooperative learning , psychology , engineering , computer science , teaching method , artificial intelligence , political science , engineering management , cognition , neuroscience , law , programming language
Learning is a cultural construct. Beliefs, perceptions and values regarding learning shape the culture of a classroom and a program of study. A framework for engineering education grounded in the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) Graduate Attributes and engineering practice is proposed. Methods and activities to shape a learning culture in engineering design education consistent with a community of practice and lifelong learning are also proposed. This transformational approach offers an opportunity to teach lifelong learning and integrate engineering practice and engineering education, while entrenching graduate attributes more deeply in the engineering curriculum. Accountability, engagement, recognition, motivation, appreciation, credibility, and continual improvement are key elements of a functional learning culture. Learning moments are a concise way to make learning to learn a relevant part of each session and encourage student reflection and metacognition.