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Fletcher, David Q. – Engineering Education, 1990
Presented are the accreditation standards for engineering schools as developed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Discussed are various challenges presented by the standards and the need to improve engineering education. Items considered are developing a definition of a "good" engineering education, topics…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, College Science
Higgins, Ronald C.; Messer, George H. – Engineering Education, 1990
Two applications of statistical process control to the process of education are described. Discussed are the use of prompt feedback to teachers and prompt feedback to students. A sample feedback form is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Improvement, Engineering Education, Engineers
Collins, Aaron – Engineering Education, 1990
Discussed are principles of quality control which may be applied to the process of education and to teaching. Suggestions for improving teaching and an example of this application are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Improvement, Engineering Education, Engineers
Burnet, George – Engineering Education, 1990
The advantages of using videoconferencing in engineering education are stressed. Discussed are technological change, engineering practice, faculty development, educational effectiveness, and teleconferencing vendors. An example of a campus-based teleconferencing service is cited. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Educational Improvement, Educational Technology
Sansalone, Mary – Engineering Education, 1990
Described are the use of case-method teaching, educational competitions, and interactive computer-graphic instructional software to teach structural engineering concepts at the freshman level. Details of the instructional software used and the bridge competition are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), College Freshmen, College Science, Competition
