The CDIO As An Enabler For Graduate Attributes Assessment In Canadian Engineering Schools

Year
2011
Pages
12
Abstract

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Recent changes to the criteria for engineering accreditation in Canada emphasize continuous curriculum improvement through outcomes-based assessment. In this paper, we show how the CDIO approach not only enables continuous improvement, but can assist Canadian engineering programs with the overall graduate attributes assessment process.

 

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