| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Curricular Innovations and Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs (and Satisfying ABET along the Way): The Elizabeth Judson Memorial Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
Reframing Lab Courses to Improve Both Student Engagement and ABET Alignment |
| Author(s) |
Timothy Chambers |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Timothy Chambers |
| Abstract Scope |
This presentation addresses the importance of framing and contextualizing laboratory course activities to motivate student engagement and deeper learning. Intentional consideration of ABET criteria in this process can lead to simultaneously improving student outcomes and alignment with accreditation goals. Student feedback suggests that adding analysis of societal and environmental impacts of the systems studied in lab, and development of real-life workplace skills, are particularly valuable course modifications. An example of reframing a junior-level materials science lab experiment is discussed to illustrate the process and stimulate discussion of best practices for reframing instructional lab activities. |