Explores how engineering education is taught, tested, and organized for better results.
This volume examines how schools assess entrants, design curricula, and grade students, with an eye toward practical improvements in teaching and learning.
The book surveys problems in admission tests, grading fairness, and the structure of engineering programs. It argues for cooperative planning across departments to define essential knowledge and reliable ways to measure progress.
- How entrance examinations and basic skills relate to future success in engineering.
- Different grading systems and efforts to reduce personal bias in grading.
- Strategies for rethinking course content to balance scientific and humanistic goals.
- Practical ideas for coordinating curricula across departments to fit real-world needs.
Ideal for educators, students, and professionals interested in the development of engineering education and how to implement improvements in curricula and assessment.