Infusing the Engineer Design Process into Education
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Aug 29, 2024
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The engineering design process (EDP) is an iterative decision-making process, in which basic science, math, and engineering concepts are applied to develop optimal solutions to meet an established objective (Mangold & Robinson, 2013). There is no unitary standard for the EDP, and researchers have different ideas about the basic steps that should be included in the process. In practice, the EDP may varies by discipline and project, but it’s essential features typically include: (1) starting with the definition of the problem or needs; (2) being open-ended with multiple possible solutions; (3) involving mathematical modeling and scientific analysis; (4) being highly iterative (Atman et al., 2007; Hynes, 2012; Berland et al., 2014).
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Engineer Design, Education
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Gökşena, O., Kızılay, E., Oktay, O., & Önalc, N. T. (2024). Engineering design-based stem activity for middle schools: How can I slide faster? Science Insights Education Frontiers, 23(2):3733-3753. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.24.or612
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Hynes, M. M. (2012). Middle-school teachers’ understanding and teaching of the engineering design process: A look at subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 22:345-360. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-010-9142-4
Lin, K. Y., Wu, Y. T., Hsu, Y. T., & Williams, P. J. (2021). Effects of infusing the engineering design process into STEM project-based learning to develop preservice technology teachers’ engineering design thinking. International Journal of STEM Education, 8:1-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00258-9
Mangold, J., & Robinson, S. (2013). The engineering design process as a problem solving and learning tool in K-12 classrooms. 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--22581
Wahono, B., Lin, P. L., & Chang, C. Y. (2020). Evidence of STEM enactment effectiveness in Asian student learning outcomes. International Journal of STEM Education, 7:36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00236-1
Zhang, H., Lin, J., & Zhu, L. (2019). Comparative analysis of the scientific inquiry process, engineering design process, and STEM process. Educational Information Technology, 2019(6):54-57.
Barnett, M. (2005). Engaging inner city students in learning through designing remote operated vehicles. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 14:87-100. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-005-2736-z
Berland, L., Steingut, R., & Ko, P. (2014). High school student perceptions of the utility of the engineering design process: Creating opportunities to engage in engineering practices and apply math and science content. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 23:705-720. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-014-9498-4
Crismond, D. P., & Adams, R. S. (2012). The informed design teaching & learning matrix. Journal of Engineering Education, 101(4):738-797. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168-9830.2012.tb01127.x
Gökşena, O., Kızılay, E., Oktay, O., & Önalc, N. T. (2024). Engineering design-based stem activity for middle schools: How can I slide faster? Science Insights Education Frontiers, 23(2):3733-3753. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.24.or612
Hafiz, N. R. M., & Ayop, S. K. (2019). Engineering design process in stem education: A systematic review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(5):676-697. DOI: https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v9-i5/5998
Hmelo, C. E., Holton, D. L., & Kolodner, J. L. (2014). Designing to learn about complex systems. In Design Education (pp. 247-298). Routledge.
Hou, J. (2019). 3D printing instruction based on the engineering design process. Afterschool Education in China, 2019(34):110-111.
Hynes, M. M. (2012). Middle-school teachers’ understanding and teaching of the engineering design process: A look at subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 22:345-360. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-010-9142-4
Lin, K. Y., Wu, Y. T., Hsu, Y. T., & Williams, P. J. (2021). Effects of infusing the engineering design process into STEM project-based learning to develop preservice technology teachers’ engineering design thinking. International Journal of STEM Education, 8:1-15. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00258-9
Mangold, J., & Robinson, S. (2013). The engineering design process as a problem solving and learning tool in K-12 classrooms. 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--22581
Wahono, B., Lin, P. L., & Chang, C. Y. (2020). Evidence of STEM enactment effectiveness in Asian student learning outcomes. International Journal of STEM Education, 7:36. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-020-00236-1
Zhang, H., Lin, J., & Zhu, L. (2019). Comparative analysis of the scientific inquiry process, engineering design process, and STEM process. Educational Information Technology, 2019(6):54-57.
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Zhou, L. (2024). Infusing the Engineer Design Process into Education. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 23(2), 3725–3727. https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.24.co335
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