CDIO Introductory Workshop Linkoping University Linkoping Sweden 12

CDIO Introductory Workshop Linkoping University Linkoping, Sweden 12 June 2006

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES – To explain the CDIO approach to engineering education – To describe strategies for engineering education reform that can be applied in a wide variety of engineering programs – To facilitate networking of engineering educators who are interested in CDIO – To suggest ways to get started with the implementation of CDIO

Monday, 12 June 2006 Time Session Title and Description 9. 00 – 10: 00 1. CDIO Overview Explains the motivation and need for engineering education reform and the goals, vision, and pedagogical foundation of CDIO. Describes the key characteristics of a CDIO program. 10. 00 – 10. 15 Break 10. 15 – 11. 45 2. The CDIO Syllabus Describes the content, structure, and rationale of the CDIO Syllabus. Outlines a process for engaging stakeholders in validating the Syllabus. Shows how the CDIO Syllabus is aligned with international accreditation agencies. 11. 45 – 12. 45 Lunch 12. 45 – 14. 15 Concurrent Workshop Sessions 3. Curriculum Design Explains curriculum structure, learning outcomes, and the mapping, sequencing, and integration of CDIO knowledge and skills. Gives examples from CDIO programs. 4. Active and Experiential Learning Gives examples of active and experiential learning methods that have been shown to be effective in CDIO programs. Highlights the importance of engaging students in their own learning. 14. 15 – 14. 30 Break Presenters Ed Crawley Svante Gunnarsson Perry Armstrong Kristina Edstrom Goran Gufstasson Dolf Steyn

Monday, 12 June 2006 (cont. )

CDIO Advanced Workshops Linkoping University Linkoping, Sweden 12 June 2006

Monday, 12 June 2006 Time 9. 00 – 11. 45 Session Titles and Descriptions Instructor Resource Materials (IRM) Facilitators John Keesee The purpose of this interactive session is to familiarize you with the CDIO/CMI Instructor Resource Materials website. Project developers will lead you through the website, and ask for your feedback on the content of the IRMs, and the navigability and usability of the website. A brief survey will complete the session. 11. 45 – 12. 45 Lunch 13. 00 – 16. 00 Critical Thinking Critical thinking skills and attributes pervade the CDIO Syllabus, yet most of us struggle to concisely define critical thinking, or the pedagogical activities that promote it. In this interactive session, we will apply Richard Paul’s critical thinking model to specific questions faced by engineers. We will address the components of the model and demonstrate how they might be woven into engineering classes. Rob Niewoehner