Educating engineers
Subtitle: designing for the future of the field
By: Sheri D. Sheppard ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sheppard, S.
Series: The preparation for professions series
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2008
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780787977436
Subjects: Engineering -- Study and teaching
Description: This book focuses on the practices of teaching and learning that shape future engineers. It considers the strengths and weaknesses of current curricular goals and teaching practices, in light of the major changes in professional practice in this new, global era. It also addresses concerns about declining enrollment, underrpresentation of women and minorities, and perceived inadequacies in the preparation of graduates for the shifting roles of practicing engineers.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.