Development of Engineering Scenarios to Promote Student Engagement and Design in Thermodynamics Courses

工程-机械（56）这个CCLI第1阶段，探索性项目正在开发一个基于网络的热力学工程方案，可用于热力学课程。 项目工作人员正在以实际的工程设施为基础制定方案，并通过在现实环境中编写的基于技能的问题和实际解决方案来扩展案例研究概念。该方案不与特定的主题或教科书章节相关联，但包括跨越多个概念的问题，从而在整个课程中创造更大的凝聚力。补充和背景信息正在促进更多的探究式学习和学生的整体参与。该方案被用于两个课程的评估计划的一部分，使用定量（测试前和测试后的评价，ABET结果调查）和定性（焦点小组，调查小组，课堂观察）技术的指导下，评估主管和输入从外部顾问，工程学院，和行业代表。这一情景正在被编排成一种基于网络的教科书补充材料，很容易被其他学校改编。进一步的传播包括一个网站、出版物、全国会议和地方会议。这个项目增加了学生的参与度和基于探究的学习，接触实际的设计方法，以及课程主题的更大整合。

Engineering - Mechanical (56)This CCLI Phase 1, Exploratory Project is developing a web-based thermodynamic engineering scenario that can be used in thermodynamics courses. Project staff are basing the scenario on an actual engineering facility and are expanding the case study concept through skills-based problems and actual solutions written in the context of the real-world environment. The scenario is not being linked to a particular topic or textbook chapter but is including problems spanning multiple concepts, thereby creating greater cohesion across the curriculum. Supplementary and background information is promoting increased inquiry-based learning and overall student engagement. The scenario is being used in two courses as part of an assessment plan using quantitative (pre- and post-test evaluation, ABET outcome surveys) and qualitative (focus groups, survey groups, classroom observation) techniques under the direction of an assessment supervisor and with input from an outside consultant, engineering faculty, and industry representatives. The scenario is being formatted in a web-based textbook supplement that is easily adapted at other schools. Further dissemination includes a website, publications, national conferences, and local conferences. This project is increasing student engagement and inquiry-based learning, exposure to actual design methods, and greater integration of course topics.