FIRST YEAR DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FIRST YEAR DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

R. Brennan, W. Rosehart, M. Eggermont (2009).  FIRST YEAR DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. 11.

This paper reports on the challenges associated with running a design and communication program for a large cohort of first year students. By aligning the program’s learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessment techniques with the CDIO syllabus, the authors show that there is the opportunity to realise the program’s objectives in a sustainable manner. 

Authors (New): 
Robert W Brennan
William Rosehart
Marjan Eggermont
Pages: 
11
Affiliations: 
University of Calgary, Canada
Keywords: 
Curriculum Design
Design-Implement Experiences
active and experiential learning
Year: 
2009
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