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This paper describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational program. Engineering the Future (EtF) sought to promote a permanent, informed awareness ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of an educational program. Engineering the Future (EtF) sought to promote a permanent, informed awareness within the school community of high-level engineering by embedding key aspects of engineering within the education curriculum. The Scottish education system is used for a case study in which a range of pilot high schools worked in close partnership with two university engineering departments. The study focuses on electronic/electrical engineering (EEE), a technically challenging area, which reflects many of the problems that are intrinsic to modern society. In so doing, the work also sought to support and refine the transition from the school environment to higher education engineering courses. EtF is founded on research into transformational change and describes the findings of a three-year program that sought to develop sustainable and transferable means of encouraging school students to study engineering at university. The authors describe the conditions needed to support sustainable developments. They also provide an analysis of inevitable constraints and suggest strategies to address these issues. The paper concludes that sustainable long-term promotion of engineering within schools to support the transition to university is possible if certain conditions are fulfilled. These conditions include the use of a model that facilitates partnerships among researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners in all sectors. Building such essential linkages is often challenging, but this effort is necessary if changes in engineering education are to be realized and sustained.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 53, Issue: 1, February 2010)
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
George MacBride received the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1968 and obtained professional qualifications in teaching.
Currently he is working as a Consultant to Engineering the Future and on commissions from the Scottish Government Schools Directorate. He was previously employed as a Secondary School Teacher in Glasgow. As an active member of his tr...Show More
George MacBride received the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1968 and obtained professional qualifications in teaching.
Currently he is working as a Consultant to Engineering the Future and on commissions from the Scottish Government Schools Directorate. He was previously employed as a Secondary School Teacher in Glasgow. As an active member of his tr...View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
E. Louise Hayward received the B.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1977, and the M.Ed. degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1980.
She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow. She is a member of the U.K. Assessment Reform Group. She is also a member of the Board and chairs the Advisory Council of Learning and Teaching Sco...Show More
E. Louise Hayward received the B.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1977, and the M.Ed. degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1980.
She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow. She is a member of the U.K. Assessment Reform Group. She is also a member of the Board and chairs the Advisory Council of Learning and Teaching Sco...View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Gordon Hayward (F'07) received the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1982 and 2002, respectively.
He is a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at Strathclyde and is Chairman of Alba Ultrasound Ltd., a company specializing in high-quality ultrasonic ...Show More
Gordon Hayward (F'07) received the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1982 and 2002, respectively.
He is a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at Strathclyde and is Chairman of Alba Ultrasound Ltd., a company specializing in high-quality ultrasonic ...View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Ernest Spencer recevied the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature and the M.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1967 and 1972, respectively.
He taught in school and further education before working for 10 years as a Senior Research Officer at the Scottish Council for Research in Education. He subsequently worked in Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for 18 years...Show More
Ernest Spencer recevied the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature and the M.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1967 and 1972, respectively.
He taught in school and further education before working for 10 years as a Senior Research Officer at the Scottish Council for Research in Education. He subsequently worked in Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for 18 years...View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Elizabeth Ekevall received the B.Eng. degree in chemical and process engineering and the Ph.D. degree in bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1994 and 2000, respectively.
She has been an Engineering Education Development Officer with the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., since 2006. Her academic expertise includes science and engineering education, and ...Show More
Elizabeth Ekevall received the B.Eng. degree in chemical and process engineering and the Ph.D. degree in bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1994 and 2000, respectively.
She has been an Engineering Education Development Officer with the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., since 2006. Her academic expertise includes science and engineering education, and ...View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Jane Magill was born in Folkestone, England. She received the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry for a study of atomic diffusion using photon correlation laser spectroscopy from the University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., in 1982.
Since graduating, she has worked for National Research Council Canada and Northern Telecom Electronics, Ottawa, ON, Canada, before taking up her current post at the University of Glasgow, Gla...Show More
Jane Magill was born in Folkestone, England. She received the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry for a study of atomic diffusion using photon correlation laser spectroscopy from the University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., in 1982.
Since graduating, she has worked for National Research Council Canada and Northern Telecom Electronics, Ottawa, ON, Canada, before taking up her current post at the University of Glasgow, Gla...View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Ann Catrina Bryce (M'91–SM'00–F'08) received the Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. in 1987 for research on high frequency phonon scattering in glasses.
In 1985, she joined the MBE Research Group in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work on the growth of Mg doped InP, and she joined the Optoelectronics...Show More
Ann Catrina Bryce (M'91–SM'00–F'08) received the Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. in 1987 for research on high frequency phonon scattering in glasses.
In 1985, she joined the MBE Research Group in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work on the growth of Mg doped InP, and she joined the Optoelectronics...View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Brian Stimpson received the B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering and electronics and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., in 1967 and 1974, respectively.
He is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is responsible for an interdisciplinary degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering that adopts a ...Show More
Brian Stimpson received the B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering and electronics and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., in 1967 and 1974, respectively.
He is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is responsible for an interdisciplinary degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering that adopts a ...View more
Contents Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
George MacBride received the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1968 and obtained professional qualifications in teaching.
Currently he is working as a Consultant to Engineering the Future and on commissions from the Scottish Government Schools Directorate. He was previously employed as a Secondary School Teacher in Glasgow. As an active member of his trade union, he was a member of a number of national committees involved in planning, developing and implementing primary and secondary school curricula, and assessment practices and qualifications.
Mr. MacBride is a Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland and of the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
George MacBride received the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1968 and obtained professional qualifications in teaching.
Currently he is working as a Consultant to Engineering the Future and on commissions from the Scottish Government Schools Directorate. He was previously employed as a Secondary School Teacher in Glasgow. As an active member of his trade union, he was a member of a number of national committees involved in planning, developing and implementing primary and secondary school curricula, and assessment practices and qualifications.
Mr. MacBride is a Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland and of the Scottish Qualifications Authority.View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
E. Louise Hayward received the B.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1977, and the M.Ed. degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1980.
She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow. She is a member of the U.K. Assessment Reform Group. She is also a member of the Board and chairs the Advisory Council of Learning and Teaching Scotland, the national body that advises Ministers on the school curriculum in Scotland. She was a member of the Management Committee for the Scottish Government's national “Assessment is for Learning” Program and chaired its Research and Development Group. Her major research interests lie in the relationship between research, policy and practice in education (particularly in transformational change, assessment and social justice). Currently, she is working on research projects funded by the U.K. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Nuffield Foundation, and the Scottish Government, exploring issues of professional learning, dissemination, and sustainability.
E. Louise Hayward received the B.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1977, and the M.Ed. degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1980.
She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow. She is a member of the U.K. Assessment Reform Group. She is also a member of the Board and chairs the Advisory Council of Learning and Teaching Scotland, the national body that advises Ministers on the school curriculum in Scotland. She was a member of the Management Committee for the Scottish Government's national “Assessment is for Learning” Program and chaired its Research and Development Group. Her major research interests lie in the relationship between research, policy and practice in education (particularly in transformational change, assessment and social justice). Currently, she is working on research projects funded by the U.K. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, the Nuffield Foundation, and the Scottish Government, exploring issues of professional learning, dissemination, and sustainability.View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Gordon Hayward (F'07) received the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1982 and 2002, respectively.
He is a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at Strathclyde and is Chairman of Alba Ultrasound Ltd., a company specializing in high-quality ultrasonic transducer and array systems. He has been engaged in ultrasound-related research since 1981, with particular emphasis on the modeling and design of transducer and array systems for nondestructive testing, sonar, biomedical, and industrial processing applications. During this period, over 300 publications have appeared in international journals and conferences, some of which are recognized as significant contributions to the field. His research at the University of Strathclyde has attracted external support from both government and industrial organizations, spanning the international community.
He is the recipient of several awards relating to his research and was awarded the degree of D.Sc. for his work on ultrasonic device technology.
Gordon Hayward (F'07) received the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1982 and 2002, respectively.
He is a Professor with the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is Director of the Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering at Strathclyde and is Chairman of Alba Ultrasound Ltd., a company specializing in high-quality ultrasonic transducer and array systems. He has been engaged in ultrasound-related research since 1981, with particular emphasis on the modeling and design of transducer and array systems for nondestructive testing, sonar, biomedical, and industrial processing applications. During this period, over 300 publications have appeared in international journals and conferences, some of which are recognized as significant contributions to the field. His research at the University of Strathclyde has attracted external support from both government and industrial organizations, spanning the international community.
He is the recipient of several awards relating to his research and was awarded the degree of D.Sc. for his work on ultrasonic device technology.View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Ernest Spencer recevied the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature and the M.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1967 and 1972, respectively.
He taught in school and further education before working for 10 years as a Senior Research Officer at the Scottish Council for Research in Education. He subsequently worked in Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for 18 years. More recently, he has been employed as a Post-Graduate Tutor in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. He currently fulfills research and consultancy roles for the Scottish Government, Learning and Teaching Scotland, HMIE, and the University of Glasgow. His areas of expertise include all aspects of effective learning, teaching and assessment, language and learning across the curriculum, evaluation of educational provision, and the means by which real improvement in it is achieved.
Ernest Spencer recevied the M.A. (Hons.) degree in English language and literature and the M.Ed. (Hons.) degree from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., in 1967 and 1972, respectively.
He taught in school and further education before working for 10 years as a Senior Research Officer at the Scottish Council for Research in Education. He subsequently worked in Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) for 18 years. More recently, he has been employed as a Post-Graduate Tutor in the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. He currently fulfills research and consultancy roles for the Scottish Government, Learning and Teaching Scotland, HMIE, and the University of Glasgow. His areas of expertise include all aspects of effective learning, teaching and assessment, language and learning across the curriculum, evaluation of educational provision, and the means by which real improvement in it is achieved.View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Elizabeth Ekevall received the B.Eng. degree in chemical and process engineering and the Ph.D. degree in bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1994 and 2000, respectively.
She has been an Engineering Education Development Officer with the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., since 2006. Her academic expertise includes science and engineering education, and science and engineering communication and engagement. Her current research interests are recruitment to science and engineering, engineering education in schools and universities, and teaching and learning in science education.
Elizabeth Ekevall received the B.Eng. degree in chemical and process engineering and the Ph.D. degree in bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 1994 and 2000, respectively.
She has been an Engineering Education Development Officer with the Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K., since 2006. Her academic expertise includes science and engineering education, and science and engineering communication and engagement. Her current research interests are recruitment to science and engineering, engineering education in schools and universities, and teaching and learning in science education.View more
Department of Educational Studies, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Jane Magill was born in Folkestone, England. She received the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry for a study of atomic diffusion using photon correlation laser spectroscopy from the University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., in 1982.
Since graduating, she has worked for National Research Council Canada and Northern Telecom Electronics, Ottawa, ON, Canada, before taking up her current post at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. As Director of the Robert Clark Centre for Technological Education and Deputy Director of the STEM Education Centre, she is involved in teaching and research in electrical engineering and, more recently, STEM education, She is also a Lecturer in a degree program for future technology teachers. She is currently leading projects linking art and music with science and technology. Across Glasgow University, she is also leading projects to establish undergraduate and post-graduate public engagement teams that allow students to develop a broader skill set, enhancing their choices and employability. She has a strong interest in interdisciplinary education and public engagement, particularly using new technologies such as virtual worlds and electronic voting to improve interactivity and engagement.
Jane Magill was born in Folkestone, England. She received the Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry for a study of atomic diffusion using photon correlation laser spectroscopy from the University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., in 1982.
Since graduating, she has worked for National Research Council Canada and Northern Telecom Electronics, Ottawa, ON, Canada, before taking up her current post at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. As Director of the Robert Clark Centre for Technological Education and Deputy Director of the STEM Education Centre, she is involved in teaching and research in electrical engineering and, more recently, STEM education, She is also a Lecturer in a degree program for future technology teachers. She is currently leading projects linking art and music with science and technology. Across Glasgow University, she is also leading projects to establish undergraduate and post-graduate public engagement teams that allow students to develop a broader skill set, enhancing their choices and employability. She has a strong interest in interdisciplinary education and public engagement, particularly using new technologies such as virtual worlds and electronic voting to improve interactivity and engagement.View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Ann Catrina Bryce (M'91–SM'00–F'08) received the Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. in 1987 for research on high frequency phonon scattering in glasses.
In 1985, she joined the MBE Research Group in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work on the growth of Mg doped InP, and she joined the Optoelectronics Research Group in 1987. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching electrical engineering undergraduates. Her main research interests are semiconductor lasers and III-V semiconductor monolithic integration of photonic devices using quantum well intermixing.
Prof. Bryce is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America. She is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and Chair of the Semiconductor Lasers Technical Sub Committee for the Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics. She was a co-recipient of the 2006 IEEE LEOS Engineering Achievement Award.
Ann Catrina Bryce (M'91–SM'00–F'08) received the Ph.D. degree in physics from the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, U.K. in 1987 for research on high frequency phonon scattering in glasses.
In 1985, she joined the MBE Research Group in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, University of Glasgow, as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work on the growth of Mg doped InP, and she joined the Optoelectronics Research Group in 1987. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching electrical engineering undergraduates. Her main research interests are semiconductor lasers and III-V semiconductor monolithic integration of photonic devices using quantum well intermixing.
Prof. Bryce is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America. She is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and Chair of the Semiconductor Lasers Technical Sub Committee for the Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics. She was a co-recipient of the 2006 IEEE LEOS Engineering Achievement Award.View more
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Brian Stimpson received the B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering and electronics and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., in 1967 and 1974, respectively.
He is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is responsible for an interdisciplinary degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering that adopts a deliberately broad approach to engineering education. Previously, he has worked in industry and a government laboratory as well as at universities in the United States. For many years, he was a Part-Time Tutor with the Open University, which teaches in the United Kingdom by distance learning. His technical interests relate to applications of measurement and development of novel instrumentation systems. Recent topics of research include flowmeters, particularly ultrasonic techniques, and automatic testing of analog electronic circuits.
Brian Stimpson received the B.Eng. degree in electrical engineering and electronics and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K., in 1967 and 1974, respectively.
He is currently Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is responsible for an interdisciplinary degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering that adopts a deliberately broad approach to engineering education. Previously, he has worked in industry and a government laboratory as well as at universities in the United States. For many years, he was a Part-Time Tutor with the Open University, which teaches in the United Kingdom by distance learning. His technical interests relate to applications of measurement and development of novel instrumentation systems. Recent topics of research include flowmeters, particularly ultrasonic techniques, and automatic testing of analog electronic circuits.View more
