@inproceedings{90356e562aaf4f8cba8e111aa23c64b1,
title = "Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization",
abstract = "There is a need to teach core engineering concepts to elementary grade students. We present a novel approach using 'deficient model' i.e. a sub-optimal solution, to help students attend to design optimization and associated tradeoffs required to improve an engineering system. The nascent stage of this research prevents us from making conclusions. However, the framework highlights how distinct science education approaches can be synthesized and applied in the context of engineering education.",
author = "Chandan Dasgupta and Tom Moher",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} ISLS.; 11th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Learning and Becoming in Practice, ICLS 2014 ; Conference date: 23-06-2014 Through 27-06-2014",
year = "2014",
language = "English",
volume = "3",
series = "Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS)",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "1497--1498",
editor = "Polman, {Joseph L.} and Kyza, {Eleni A.} and O'Neill, {D. Kevin} and Iris Tabak and Penuel, {William R.} and Jurow, {A. Susan} and Kevin O'Connor and Tiffany Lee and Laura D'Amico",
booktitle = "Learning and Becoming in Practice",
address = "United States",
edition = "January",
}