Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization

Chandan Dasgupta; Tom Moher

Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization

Chandan Dasgupta
, Tom Moher

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Learning and Becoming in Practice
Subtitle of host publication	The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2014
Editors	Joseph L. Polman, Eleni A. Kyza, D. Kevin O'Neill, Iris Tabak, William R. Penuel, A. Susan Jurow, Kevin O'Connor, Tiffany Lee, Laura D'Amico
Place of Publication	Colorado, CO
Publisher	International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Pages	1497-1498
Number of pages	2
Volume	3
Edition	January
Publication status	Published - 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	11th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Learning and Becoming in Practice, ICLS 2014 - Boulder, United States Duration: 23 Jun 2014 → 27 Jun 2014 Conference number: 11

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Name	Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS)
Publisher	International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Volume	2014
ISSN (Print)	1814-9316

Conference

Conference	11th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Learning and Becoming in Practice, ICLS 2014
Abbreviated title	ICLS
Country/Territory	United States
City	Boulder
Period	23/06/14 → 27/06/14

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Dasgupta, C., & Moher, T. (2014). Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization. In J. L. Polman, E. A. Kyza, D. K. O'Neill, I. Tabak, W. R. Penuel, A. S. Jurow, K. O'Connor, T. Lee, & L. D'Amico (Eds.), Learning and Becoming in Practice: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2014 (January ed., Vol. 3, pp. 1497-1498). (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS); Vol. 2014). International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS). https://repository.isls.org//handle/1/1003

Dasgupta, Chandan ; Moher, Tom. / Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization. Learning and Becoming in Practice: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2014. editor / Joseph L. Polman ; Eleni A. Kyza ; D. Kevin O'Neill ; Iris Tabak ; William R. Penuel ; A. Susan Jurow ; Kevin O'Connor ; Tiffany Lee ; Laura D'Amico. Vol. 3 January. ed. Colorado, CO : International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), 2014. pp. 1497-1498 (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS)).

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Dasgupta, C & Moher, T 2014, Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization. in JL Polman, EA Kyza, DK O'Neill, I Tabak, WR Penuel, AS Jurow, K O'Connor, T Lee & L D'Amico (eds), Learning and Becoming in Practice: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2014. January edn, vol. 3, Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), vol. 2014, International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), Colorado, CO, pp. 1497-1498, 11th International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Learning and Becoming in Practice, ICLS 2014, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 23/06/14. <https://repository.isls.org//handle/1/1003>

Using deficient models as scaffolds for learning engineering concepts of tradeoffs and optimization. / Dasgupta, Chandan; Moher, Tom.
Learning and Becoming in Practice: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2014. ed. / Joseph L. Polman; Eleni A. Kyza; D. Kevin O'Neill; Iris Tabak; William R. Penuel; A. Susan Jurow; Kevin O'Connor; Tiffany Lee; Laura D'Amico. Vol. 3 January. ed. Colorado, CO: International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS), 2014. p. 1497-1498 (Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS); Vol. 2014).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review

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