MBDCS

An outsider to curriculum innovation might view teaching as a static thing - thermodynamics today is the same as it was fifty years ago, right? In many cases, we are teaching the same knowledge we did in the past but we are - or should be - teaching it in drastically different ways. Among weaknesses noted by employers of graduates are "lack of practical experience in how devices are made or work, a lack of familiarity with industry codes and standards, and a lack of a systems perspective." My work in experiential learning is at the front-lines of this recommendation. I help shepherd hundreds of students through experiential learning activities ever year. These projects are large, interdisciplinary, system-oriented, and are made possible by extensive peer-to-peer learning networks... We are proud of the extensive research programs and facilities that exist within the department. Our faculty adhere to the philosophy that true innovation depends upon the cooperation of academia,..

Also known as: Ohio State University, The Ohio State University

Primary location: Columbus United States