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Teamwork Perception in Engineering Programs through the Lens of Gender and Race.
- Source :
- Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition; 2023, p1-15, 15p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Teamwork skills are increasingly gaining importance in graduates' qualifications in engineering programs. The interconnected systems of the workflow of engineering products and projects necessitate certain technical and managerial skill sets. The need for multifaceted professionals is highlighted further by the advancement of tools and methods for remote collaboration on projects. This study's objective was to explore students' perceptions of the different aspects of teamwork. The first phase of this study was conducted in Fall 2022, in which students in the Construction, Biomedical, and Mechanical Engineering Departments at Mississippi State University were recruited to participate in a survey on different aspects of teamwork. A quantitative approach was used to ascertain essential facets of teamwork and provide content for in-depth exploration. This paper contains two main result sections. The first one addresses similarities and differences between gender-based students' perceptions. The second section focuses on the perceptions of students from underrepresented groups and highlights distinctions among groups' responses. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing key aspects of teamwork that can be incorporated into engineering course layouts. Also, it reports on barriers and shortcomings in team-based practices and activities. The findings of this paper help engineering scholars and educators to design and develop opportunities to inclusively develop teamwork skill sets in engineering students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21535868
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 174997757