scholarly journals Cognitive Styles, Gender, and Student Academic Performance in Engineering Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Chaham Alalouch
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Regression Tree ◽  
Engineering Majors ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Cluster Analysis

Cognitive styles affect the learning process positively if tasks are matched to the cognitive style of learners. This effect becomes more pronounced in complex education, such as in engineering. We attempted to critically assess the effect of cognitive styles and gender on students’ academic performance in eight engineering majors to understand whether a cognitive style preference is associated with certain majors. We used the Cognitive Style Indicator (CoSI) with a sample of n = 584 engineering students. Multiple standard statistical tests, regression tree analysis, and cluster analysis showed that none of the three cognitive styles was exclusively associated with better performance. However, students who had a stronger preference for a cognitive style were more likely to perform better. Gender, the major, and students’ clarity about their cognitive style were shown to be the best predictors of academic performance. Female students performed better and were clearer about their preferred cognitive style, whereas male students were more capable of adapting to different learning tasks. Furthermore, certain engineering majors were shown to be associated with certain cognitive styles. We concluded the study with theoretical and practical implications for engineering education and suggestions for further research.

Articulating a Succinct Description: An Applied Method for Catalyzing Cultural Change

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-139
Author(s):  
Coleen Carrigan ◽  
Noah Krigel ◽  
Mira Banerjee Brown ◽  
Michelle Bardini
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Education ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Race And Gender ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Group Members ◽  
And Gender

Articulating a Succinct Description uses ethnographic data to create case study interventions facilitated with people who belong to the culture with whom the ethnographer is engaged. We do so in order to disseminate research findings, address problems presented in the case, and collect additional data for further collective analysis. Further, Articulating a Succinct Description is designed as a means of intervention for underrepresented group members to be heard and gain support and promote equity engagement among majority members in efforts to create more inclusive cultures. In this paper, we validate this method using findings from its application with engineering students at a public university. This method allowed us to view engineering culture not as monolithic, but rather as one with multiple sets of cultural beliefs, values, and behaviors. In particular, we noted a behavior among students we’ve called Swing Staters, who expressed meritocratic beliefs, yet, who we argue, may be critical to reducing bias in engineering education. These findings, analyzed along interwoven threads of race and gender, demonstrate the efficacy of the Articulating a Succinct Description method and contribute to efforts in engineering education to advance pedagogical tools to reduce bias and exclusions in these fields.

scholarly journals Academic performance and its association with class attendance, intrinsic motivation and gender in engineering students

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldyr Fong-Silva ◽  
Fredy Colpas-Castillo ◽  
David Franco-Borré
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Significant Degree ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
Relationship Analysis ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

The association between academic performance, attendance to classes, intrinsic motivation and gender in 950 students of the engineering programs of the University of Cartagena between 2014 and 2016 was analyzed. The survey was used to evaluate the academic performance from the dimensions: conceptual, procedural and global. Class attendance and gender was assessed by teacher survey. The intrinsic motivation was evaluated through the CEVEAPEU questionnaire, which was designed and validated by Gargallo et. al (2009). For the relationship analysis, the variables were crossed and the bar diagrams and the 2x2 contingency tables were constructed applying the Chi-Square independence test. The values 0.89 (academic performance) and 0.90 (CEVEAPEU) for the Cronbach's Alpha, allowed to validate the instruments used. The results indicate that there is a significant degree of statistical significance (p <0.05) between academic performance and intrinsic motivation (p = 0.0003) at a confidence level of 95%. This means that the intrinsic motivation associated with enthusiasm, self-awareness, perseverance, mental agility and self-control have a relevant impact on the academic performance of the engineering student at the University of Cartagena. No statistical significance could be verified between the academic performance and the gender of the students. Nor between academic performance and class attendance of engineering students of the University of Cartagena at a 95% level of confidence.

scholarly journals Correlation between Classroom Engagement and Academic Performance of Engineering Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Quamrul H. Mazumder ◽  
Sunzia Sultana ◽  
Fardeen Mazumder
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Classroom Engagement ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Business Perspective

Egyptian schools of engineering (government faculties, private faculties and private higher engineering institutes) award degrees to 35000 graduates annually. There have been concerns from the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, experienced engineers, local & international employers, parents and other society stakeholders about the knowledge and skills gained by engineering graduates. In this article, first the institutions were analyzed from a fresh business perspective. The analysis highlighted several constraints that hinder radical reforms. In part two of this article the aspirations of stakeholders were collected and identified. In part three, recommendations were made based on the experiences of engineering education providers worldwide.

scholarly journals Estilo cognitivo, self-handicapping e a orientação empreendedora dos colaboradores de uma agroindústria catarinense

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1476-1494
Author(s):  
Sabrina Nascimento ◽  
Amélia Silveira ◽  
Vanderlei Both
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Capital Management ◽  
Human Capital Management ◽  
Administrative Employees ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The study aimed to relate cognitive styles (CS), self-handicapping (SH) behaviors and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) present in an agroindustry of Santa Catarina. These aspects, within the same perspective, presents alternatives in the human capital management and as something new, in order to create and expand knowledge.Design/methodology/approach – The research was descriptive, quantitative, survey, and had statistical procedures. The respondents were 46 administrative employees of this agroindustry.Findings – The results indicate the predominance of employees with quasi-analytical (31%) and adaptive (28%) cognitive styles. Low SH indexes in the surveyed agroindustry were examined, demonstrating the engagement in the search for the results expected. The EO was moderate, evidencing a conservative stance of the company. No significant differences were observed in the relationship between the constructs of CS, SH and EO. However, the relationship between SH, EO and gender confirmed significant differences. Higher SH indices were observed among males, and a higher EO index in females. This difference disappears, statistically, in the other relationships. The conclusion is that reason prevails in the decision-making process, with a commitment focused on achieving the results, with a more conservative than entrepreneurial attitude.Practical implications – The study of the relationship of Cognitive Style, Self-Handicapping, and Entrepreneurial Orientation, within the understanding of Human Capital Management, constitutes a new perspective, making it possible to broaden the understanding of the theme in terms of administrative practice.Originality/value – Studying Cognitive Style, Self-Handicapping, and Entrepreneurial Orientation, in the context of Human Capital Management, in an agroindustry, presents itself as original and valuable research, contributing to the Administration Theory.

Cooperative engineering education at LIT

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-51
Author(s):  
Robert W. Ellis ◽  
George Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Cooperative Education ◽  
Academic Credit

Lawrence Institute of Technology's (LIT's) Cooperative Education Program in Engineering places construction, electrical, and mechanical engineering students with an above average academic performance into work situations that emphasize the application of engineering fundamentals. Engineering students receive academic credit towards their degree for work periods after they submit written reports and have been evaluated by their employer. Employers agree to provide engineering-related work experience acceptable to the School of Engineering, to evaluate students according to standards set by the school, and to provide a mentor for each student.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking Profiles of Junior High School Students in Solving Plane Geometry Problems Based on Cognitive Style and Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Fulgensius Efrem Men ◽  
Bedilius Gunur ◽  
Ricardus Jundu ◽  
Polykarpus Raga
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
Plane Geometry ◽  
School Students ◽  
And Gender

This study aimed to describe the students’ critical thinking processes in solving plane geometry problems based on cognitive styles and gender styles. This research used the descriptive qualitative method. The subjects of this study were four junior high school students selected based on differences in cognitive styles and gender styles. The instrument consisted of the main instruments are researchers and supporting instruments, namely problem-solving instruments, cognitive style instruments, and interview guidelines. The data were collected by means of tests and interviews. The results showed there is a significant difference in critical thinking based on students’ cognitive styles. Students with field independent cognitive style tend to go through critical thinking stages more fully than students with field dependent cognitive style. Besides that, gender differences also have an impact, although not as significant as the cognitive style.

The Effect of Teaching Strategies and Cognitive Style on Reading Comprehension

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlin Helentina Napitupulu ◽  
Lince Sihombing ◽  
Berlin Sibarani
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Csr Strategy

The objectives of this study were to examine whether (1) the students’ achievement on reading comprehension taught by using CSR Strategy is higher than that of taught by using REAP Strategy, (2) reading comprehension achievement of reflective cognitive style is higher than reading comprehension achievement of impulsive cognitive style, and (3) there is interaction between teaching strategies and cognitive styles on students’ achievement on reading comprehension. This study was conducted by using experimental research with factorial design 2X2. The data were analyzed by using Two-Way ANOVA. Based on the analysis, there were found that (1) CSR and REAP strategy significantly affect students’ achievement on reading comprehension, students’ achievement on reading comprehension taught by using CSR is higher than that of the students’ taught by using REAP; (2)the achievement on reading comprehension of the students with reflective cognitive style is higher than that of the students with impulsive cognitive style; and (3) there is an interaction between teaching strategies and cognitive style on students’ reading comprehension achievement. It showed that students who read with reflective cognitive style got higher result than students who read with impulsive cognitive style if they were taught by CSR, and students who read with reflective cognitive style got higher  result than students who read with impulsive reflective style if they were taught by REAP. Key words: cognitive style; reading comprehension; and teaching strategies

Assessment Of Dry Eye Symptoms And Quality Of Sleep In Engineering Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1202-1207
Author(s):  
Pavithra S ◽  
Dheepak Sundar M
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Symptoms ◽  
Dry Eye Symptoms

To assess dry eye symptoms (DES) and quality of sleep in engineering students during the Covid19 pandemic lockdown and also to assess the association between DES and sleep quality. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 396 engineering students studying in Saveetha engineering college. The study tool used was a semi-structured google form questionnaire designed for assessing digital device usage, symptoms of dry eye disease and sleep pattern. Responses were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. Overall 64.1% attained a score of more than 10, indicating the presence of DES. 70.2% of the study population used digital screens for more than 13 hours. A statistically significant association was found between increased screen time and presence of DES(p<0.05). 64.9% had a score of >18 indicating reduced sleep quality. About 77.1% of the students with DES had reduced sleep quality, and a significant association (p<0.01) was observed between the two. During the Covid19 pandemic lockdown, there appears to be rising prevalence of DES in student population, one of the reasons being increased screen time. The sleep quality was also found to be reduced, and a significant association was found between DES and sleep quality.

Relationship between satisfaction with learning outcomes and mental health among medical and engineering students

2020 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
O. Bukhanovskaya ◽  
N. Demcheva
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Clinical Forms ◽  
Complete Survey ◽  
Medical University

Method of calculating the index of crisis of gratification has been developed on the basis of the complete survey of 995 students of medical university and 804 students of engineering university, determination of clinical and social parameters and factors related to the process of education in the specialized university. It included: a scale for the assessment of the degree of intellectual intensity, academic performance, stress situations related to the peculiarities of education. Reliable differences in values between groups of healthy students, students with preclinical and clinical forms of mental disorders are revealed as a result of calculation of the index of gratification. The authors conclude that satisfaction with the results of education has a significant impact on the mental health of university students.

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