ASTutE: Computer-aided teaching of materials balancing
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| Audience/Grade: | -College Freshman |
| Discipline(s): |
Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular Engineering Engineering Education Research General Engineering, Engineering Science |
| Special Topic(s): |
Teaching and Learning Research Center |
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Reference - Educational Research Paper |
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| Description: | Abstract: "The ASTutE (Automated Student Tutorial Environment) project has created a computer-based tutorial resource for use in subjects with a substantial mathematical content. ASTutE uses a variety of interactive information displays and question types to break complex problems down into stages and guide students to the solution. This paper describes ASTutE being used for the first time in the Chemical Engineering Department at Loughborough University to teach first-year students material balancing. This new approach proved highly satisfactory for staff and students and has great potential for enhancing student learning." <citation>David W. Edwards, Fiona M. Lamb, Vian S. Ahmed, Steve J. Rothberg; ASTutE: Computer-aided teaching of materials balancing; Chemical Engineering Education; 34; 3; 258-263; 2000</citation> |
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| Is Component of: |
Chemical Engineering Education |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
Academic Achievement Attitude Engagement |
| Intervention(s): |
Interactive Tutorial |
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Outcomes Evaluation <Academic Achievement>Although we have only limited data so far., the learning outcomes as measured by formal coursework, tests, and examinations, all indicate that the students learned at least as much using CAL as they did when taught by conventional methods. The CAL approach seems to be particularly helpful for weaker students.</Academic Achievement> <Engagement>Both informal observation and questionaire data indicate that the fist group fo students exposed to ASTutE were happy to use it in learning material balances. It was interesting to use and thus encouraged actiave engagement and a deeper approach to learning.</Engagement> |
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Medium |
| Interactivity Level: |
Very low |
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| Publication Date: | July 2000 |
| Platform/Format: |
WWW |
| Cost: |
Not free |
| Download URL: | http://cee.che.ufl.edu/Journals/summer2000/edwards.html |
| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
Pr2ove-It
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