This paper shares the experience of the Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE) of Singapore Polytechnic (SP) in using suitable information communication technology (ICT) tools to develop a safety m
This paper shares the experience of the Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE) of Singapore Polytechnic (SP) in using suitable information communication technology (ICT) tools to develop a safety m
This paper provides a case study on how the Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE) integrates self-directed learning (SDL) into its 3-year curriculum using the CDIO Framework.
Current and future students will work in a rapidly changing world that differs significantly from the present situation.
Effective and sustainable education of engineering fundamentals is the main objective for any accreditation body such as ABET, in particular the criteria of “Design, Conduct Experiment and Analyze
This paper analyses University-Industry collaboration models in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.
The ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Network, which was initiated since 1998, aims to develop a holistic quality assurance system to raise academic standards and enhance educatio
An effort to update the CDIO Standards from version 2.1 to 3.0 was started in 2017 (Malmqvist et al., 2017) and further outlined in 2019 (Malmqvist et at., 2019).
An effort to update the CDIO Standards from version 2.1 to 3.0 was started in 2017 (Malmqvist et al., 2017) and further outlined in 2019 (Malmqvist et at., 2019).
This paper describes the early stages of the developments of Tracks, an initiative to create, implement and evaluate a new educational model where the structure of the education is developed to giv
In 2015, three language teachers working with student engineers at different European universities founded the Global Engineers Language Skills (GELS) network.
Change and individualization are two aspects that are important in innovative higher education.
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand has adopted a thematic approach to Advancing CDIO Curriculum Development comprising Mapping – Enhancing – Innovating – Sustaining i
The purpose of this paper is to report upon how using open-ended, ill-formed problems were used as a capstone project within a level 4 mathematics module to enhance students’ higher order thinking
The ‘Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate’ (CDIO) movement of engineering education reform emphasises project-based, experiential learning and the development of professional skills such as teamwork,
Increasing class sizes forces universities to change their education in ways that allow for independent learning for students.
Previous research conducted at Aston University revealed that students found it difficult to transition from a group, CDIO-based projects in earlier study years to working independently on their in
Engineering programs around the world strive to increase gender balance among their students and endeavor to encourage higher female enrollment.
Tools for bibliometric data analysis offer opportunities to analyze the evolution of a field of study over time.
Self-directed Learning (SDL) is recognised as one of the critical 21st Century skills for life and career (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2011).
Higher education institutions (HEIs) have been exposed to several change drivers during the past few decades.
This paper aims to compare active learning and passive learning in a Computer Programming course for the 1st year engineering students.
An education research project funded by the Singapore Ministry of Education Tertiary Education Fund entitled Enhancing Students’ Intrinsic Motivation: An Evidence-based Approach was recently undert
The CDIO initiative started in 2000 with four institutions. Since then the number of institutions has increased and today there is more than 160 using CDIO in their programs.
This paper shares our work in developing and implementing a gamification training platform for students who undergo manufacturing shopfloor training at the School of Engineering, Nanyang Polytechni
‘Students as researchers’ is an active pedagogy emphasizing the process of student research and inquiry.
Defining customer needs; considering technology, enterprise strategy, and regulations; developing concepts, techniques and business plans.
Creating the design; the plans, drawings, and algorithms that describe what will be implemented.
The transformation of the design into the product, including manufacturing, coding, testing and validation.
Using the implemented product to deliver the intended value, including maintaining, evolving and retiring the system.