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Practical training and internships in engineering education: educational goals and assessment.
- Source :
- European Journal of Engineering Education; Jun2002, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p173-180, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- In many engineering curricula a period of practical training in industry is either compulsory or advised. Often the educational goals of such a period are defined as 'learning to put knowledge and skills into practice'. The assessment is usually based on a technical report of the activities during the period. In this paper, how the definition of educational objectives led to the introduction of practical training is discussed. These objectives are acquiring insight in the engineering profession, learning to 'survive' in a different culture and learning to apply as well as broadening technical knowledge and skills. Furthermore, an assessment procedure is introduced which allows for testing whether the students have met the objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- INTERNSHIP programs
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING students
HIGHER education
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03043797
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Engineering Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6934018
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790210129621