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Engaging students in course content through active learning methods is known to be a more effecti... more Engaging students in course content through active learning methods is known to be a more effective methodology for achieving course objectives. Fairfield University's introductory "Fundamentals of Engineering" course required for all engineering majors was recreated and revitalized using the backward design framework. First, the course objectives were identified. Next, the desired outcomes were determined and linked to assessment outcomes for accreditation. Assessment linked directly to outcomes was accomplished through frequent student-instructor interaction and projectbased evaluation. Finally, the curriculum was delivered using hands-on, interactive methods carefully chosen to most effectively enhance student learning.
Engaging students in course content through active learning methods is known to be a more effecti... more Engaging students in course content through active learning methods is known to be a more effective methodology for achieving course objectives. Fairfield University's introductory "Fundamentals of Engineering" course required for all engineering majors was recreated and revitalized using the backward design framework. First, the course objectives were identified. Next, the desired outcomes were determined and linked to assessment outcomes for accreditation. Assessment linked directly to outcomes was accomplished through frequent student-instructor interaction and projectbased evaluation. Finally, the curriculum was delivered using hands-on, interactive methods carefully chosen to most effectively enhance student learning.