A synthesis of nearly 2,000 articles to help make engineers better educators

While a significant body of knowledge has evolved in the field of engineering education over the years, much of the published information has been restricted to scholarly journals and has not found a broad audience. This publication rectifies that situation by reviewing the findings of nearly 2,000 scholarly articles to help engineers become better educators, devise more effective curricula, and be more effective leaders and advocates in curriculum and research development.

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Explores how we judge engineering education in order to effectively redesign courses and programs that will prepare new engineers for various professional and academic careers

• Shows how present approaches to assessment were shaped and what the future holds
• Analyzes the validity of teaching and judging engineering education
• Shows the integral role that assessment plays in curriculum design and implementation
• Examines the sociotechnical system's impact on engineering curricula

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