DocumentCode :
3204534
Title :
Work in progress — Project-Based Service Learning in engineering: Investigating partner relationships
Author :
Thompson, Julia D. ; Jesiek, Brent K.
fYear :
2011
fDate :
12-15 Oct. 2011
Abstract :
Project-Based Service Learning (PBSL) is increasingly popular in engineering programs as a way to develop key student skills and address community needs. Since most PBSL projects have the intention of providing a service to a community, it is critical that partner voices are heard. However, there has been little research examining the roles and motivations of project clients. To address the community perspective, the authors have identified six organizations with longstanding (over five years) partnerships with Purdue University´s Engineering Projects In Community Service (EPICS) program, and will interview 1-3 individuals associated with each. These partners have been involved with numerous EPICS projects over multiple years. Our major objectives are to investigate why organizations maintain long-term partnerships with EPICS, and develop recommendations for enhancing benefits to all stakeholders. Here we present a background literature review and description of the project scope and methods.
Keywords :
engineering education; project engineering; engineering programs; long-term partnerships; partner relationships; project-based service learning; Communities; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Interviews; Materials; Organizations; Community partners; EPICS; Partnerships; Problem-based service learning;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2011
Conference_Location :
Rapid City, SD
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-468-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2011.6142950
Filename :
6142950
Link To Document :
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