An inquiry-based introduction to engineering

The text introduces engineering to first-year undergraduate students using Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL). It draws on several different inquiry-based instruction types such as confirmation inquiry, structured inquiry, guided inquiry, and open inquiry, and all of their common elements. Professor Blums approach emphasizes the students role in the learning process, empowering them in the classroom to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas, instead of the instructor lecturing to passive learners about what they need to know. Beginning with a preface to IBL, the book is organized into three parts, each consisting of four to ten chapters. Each chapter has a dedicated topic where an initial few paragraphs of introductory or fundamental material are provided. This is followed by a series of focused questions that guide the students learning about the concept(s) being taught. Featuring multiple inquiry-based strategies, each most appropriate to the topic, An Inquiry-Based Approach to Introduction to Engineering stands as an easy to use textbook that quickly allows students to actively engage with the content during every class period. Moves instructors and students beyond passive, transmission-based learning, using inquiry based learning strategies; Focuses on technical and life skill content as well as how to maximize outcomes using inquiry-based learning; Contextualizes inquiry based learning across engineering disciplines.

Intro -- Preface -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- Part I: Being an Effective Student -- Chapter 1: Achieving Success in Engineering -- 1.1 Setting Goals -- 1.2 Changing Attitude -- 1.3 Changing Effort -- 1.4 Changing Approach -- 1.5 Extracurricular and Student Involvement Opportunities -- 1.6 Information to Know -- 1.7 Develop a Plan -- End of Chapter Questions -- IBL Questions -- Practice Problems -- References -- Chapter 2: Teaching and Learning Approaches -- 2.1 Teaching Approaches -- 2.2 Learning Approaches -- 2.3 Improving the Learning Process

End of Chapter Problems -- IBL Questions -- Practice Problems -- References -- Chapter 3: Essential Skills for Learning -- 3.1 Semester and Course Preparation -- 3.2 Lecture Preparation -- 3.3 Learning During Lecture -- 3.4 Reading to Learn -- 3.5 Preparing for Exams -- 3.6 Successfully Taking Exams -- 3.7 Time Organization and Management -- 3.8 The Student/Professor Relationship -- 3.9 Working with Your Peers and in Teams -- 3.10 Benefits of Institutional Resources -- End of Chapter Problems -- IBL Questions -- Practice Problems -- References -- Chapter 4: Understanding Yourself and Others

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