Title :
Why are some science and engineering concepts so difficult to learn? identifying, assessing, and "repairing" student misunderstanding of important concepts
Author :
Streveler, Ruth A. ; Nelson, Mary A. ; Olds, Barbara M. ; Miller, Ronald L.
Author_Institution :
Center for Eng. Educ., Colorado Sch. of Mines, Golden, CO, USA
Abstract :
This special session will provide an active learning environment where participants will (1) be introduced to the idea of difficult concepts in engineering and science, (2) learn how they might use concept inventories for assessing understanding, and (3) begin examining how they can help improve student understanding of these concepts.
Keywords :
engineering education; engineering concepts; learning environment; science concepts; student understanding; Chemical engineering; Cognitive science; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Particle measurements; Resistance heating;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2003. FIE 2003 33rd Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7961-6
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2003.1266005