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Contribution: This paper identifies key personal and academic factors in successful transfer to electrical, computer, and mechatronics (ECM) engineering programs. The fin...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Contribution: This paper identifies key personal and academic factors in successful transfer to electrical, computer, and mechatronics (ECM) engineering programs. The findings support prior research on engineering transfer shows that successful students accumulate knowledge and behaviors in their sending institution that enable their progress in the receiving institution. Background: Institutional arrangements and processes, inclusive cultures and practices, social integration, and clear academic requirements support the transfer of students who go from two-year colleges and similar to follow engineering programs at four-year institutions. Various personal attributes are also associated with successful transfer. Research Question: What factors enable transferees to succeed in four-year ECM engineering degree programs? Methodology: Student data were obtained from the receiving institution's registration database and grades administration system. Database queries were used to identify transfer and non-transfer students' performance. Averages and frequencies of passes, fails, repeats, withdrawals, etc., were calculated and compared. There were limited data on students' personal challenges and non-academic strengths. Findings: All the students who attained Bachelor of Science degrees in ECM showed persistence and resilience in their journeys toward an engineering qualification, and had achieved high grades in mathematics at the sending institution.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 61, Issue: 4, November 2018)
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Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Simon L. Winberg (M’05) received the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in computer science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1999, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2002, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2010.
He is a Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, involved in u...Show More
Simon L. Winberg (M’05) received the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in computer science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1999, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2002, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2010.
He is a Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, involved in u...View more
Work-Integrated Learning, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
Christine Winberg received the B.A. degree (Hons.) from the University of South Africa, the M.A. degree in applied linguistics from Rhodes University, and the Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics from the University of Cape Town. She holds the South African National Research Foundation Chair with Work-Integrated Learning and leads the Work-Integrated Learning Research Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Tow...Show More
Christine Winberg received the B.A. degree (Hons.) from the University of South Africa, the M.A. degree in applied linguistics from Rhodes University, and the Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics from the University of Cape Town. She holds the South African National Research Foundation Chair with Work-Integrated Learning and leads the Work-Integrated Learning Research Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Tow...View more
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
Penelope Engel-Hills received the Diploma degrees in diagnostic and radiation therapy, the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in radiation oncology, the M.Sc. degree in medical physics from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and the D.Tech. degree in radiography from CPUT. She is the Dean and an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She also has a Postgraduate Tea...Show More
Penelope Engel-Hills received the Diploma degrees in diagnostic and radiation therapy, the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in radiation oncology, the M.Sc. degree in medical physics from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and the D.Tech. degree in radiography from CPUT. She is the Dean and an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She also has a Postgraduate Tea...View more
Contents Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Simon L. Winberg (M’05) received the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in computer science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1999, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2002, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2010.
He is a Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, involved in undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in computer engineering. His research focus is embedded system design, signal processing on heterogeneous and embedded high-performance computing platforms, and machine learning.
Dr. Winberg has published in multiple IEEE conference proceedings. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery.
Simon L. Winberg (M’05) received the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in computer science from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1999, the M.Sc. degree in computer science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA, in 2002, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town in 2010.
He is a Lecturer with the Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, involved in undergraduate and postgraduate subjects in computer engineering. His research focus is embedded system design, signal processing on heterogeneous and embedded high-performance computing platforms, and machine learning.
Dr. Winberg has published in multiple IEEE conference proceedings. He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery.View more
Work-Integrated Learning, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
Christine Winberg received the B.A. degree (Hons.) from the University of South Africa, the M.A. degree in applied linguistics from Rhodes University, and the Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics from the University of Cape Town. She holds the South African National Research Foundation Chair with Work-Integrated Learning and leads the Work-Integrated Learning Research Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. Her research focus is professional and vocational education (with a particular focus on engineering education), the professional development of university teachers, and technical communication.
She lectured in applied linguistics and language education with the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, and the University of Stockholm, Sweden. From 2010 to 2012, she was the Chairperson of the South African Association for Applied Linguistics. She was the Director of the Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, from 2011 to 2015, where she was responsible for supporting curriculum renewal, academic staff development, and for promoting educational research.
Dr. Winberg has published in IEEE conference proceedings and in the IEEE Transactions on Education.
Christine Winberg received the B.A. degree (Hons.) from the University of South Africa, the M.A. degree in applied linguistics from Rhodes University, and the Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics from the University of Cape Town. She holds the South African National Research Foundation Chair with Work-Integrated Learning and leads the Work-Integrated Learning Research Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. Her research focus is professional and vocational education (with a particular focus on engineering education), the professional development of university teachers, and technical communication.
She lectured in applied linguistics and language education with the University of Cape Town, the University of the Western Cape, and the University of Stockholm, Sweden. From 2010 to 2012, she was the Chairperson of the South African Association for Applied Linguistics. She was the Director of the Fundani Centre for Higher Education Development, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, from 2011 to 2015, where she was responsible for supporting curriculum renewal, academic staff development, and for promoting educational research.
Dr. Winberg has published in IEEE conference proceedings and in the IEEE Transactions on Education.View more
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
Penelope Engel-Hills received the Diploma degrees in diagnostic and radiation therapy, the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in radiation oncology, the M.Sc. degree in medical physics from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and the D.Tech. degree in radiography from CPUT. She is the Dean and an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She also has a Postgraduate Teaching Diploma and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Research Ethics from UCT and a Counseling Certificate from UNISA.
Her research focus is professional education, radiation protection, and medical imaging in a range of environments, including multiple sclerosis and radiology in Zimbabwe. She has extensive experience in health science education on the African continent through long-term involvement with the IAEA and curriculum development at a number of universities in Africa.
Penelope Engel-Hills received the Diploma degrees in diagnostic and radiation therapy, the B.Sc. degree (Hons.) in radiation oncology, the M.Sc. degree in medical physics from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and the D.Tech. degree in radiography from CPUT. She is the Dean and an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. She also has a Postgraduate Teaching Diploma and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Research Ethics from UCT and a Counseling Certificate from UNISA.
Her research focus is professional education, radiation protection, and medical imaging in a range of environments, including multiple sclerosis and radiology in Zimbabwe. She has extensive experience in health science education on the African continent through long-term involvement with the IAEA and curriculum development at a number of universities in Africa.View more
