Engineering Education and Technological / Professional Learning

• Main Author: Viegas, Clara (auth)
• Other Authors: García-Peñalvo, Francisco José (auth), Alves, Gustavo (auth), Marques, Arcelina (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; n/a; edutainment; creative commons license; matching under preferences; European Project Semester; teaching and research staff; eco-design; capstone project; active learning; automation; Fluid Mechanics; eco-efficiency; infotainment; OER developmental challenges; rubrics; project management; undergraduate engineering program; transnational education; engineering classroom practices; OER adaptation; railway engineering; competences; interactive technology; digital engineering; project allocations; teaching approaches; Practical Work; assessments and evaluations; student engagement; CAD/CAM; Assessment; robotics; OER creation; flexible manufacturing system; Industry 4.0; engineering education; professional competencies; final project; student-centered learning; supervision; clickers; accreditation; circular Economy; learning objectives; final year project; constructive alignment; environmental educational materials; Engineering Education; industrial communications; Students Perceptions; 4C2S analysis framework
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The focus of this Special Issue is aimed at enhancing the discussion of Engineering Education, particularly related to technological and professional learning. In the 21st century, students face a challenging demand: they are expected to have the best scientific expertise, but also highly developed social skills and qualities like teamwork, creativity, communication, or leadership. Even though students and teachers are becoming more aware of this necessity, there is still a gap between academic life and the professional world. In this Special Edition Book, the reader can find works tackling interesting topics such as educational resources addressing students' development of competencies, the importance of final year projects linked to professional environments, and multicultural or interdisciplinary challenges.