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The Involvement of Industry in Engineering Programmes
Professor John DickensDirector Engineering Centre for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning
Loughborough University, UK
www.engcetl.ac.uk
engCETL – Linking Industry with Education
EE2006 June 2006
Overview
Why should we involve industry, National context engCETL Activities
engCETL – Linking Industry with Education
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Why involve industry? Provides context for students Promotes student engagement and motivation Enhances student skills development Provides work placement opportunities for students Provides academics with up to date practice
information and enhances the curriculum Provides professional development for academics Provides professional development for industry Provides industry with access to potential employees
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National Context
Dearing Report (1997) Work experience should be available to a greater
number of students
‘SET for Success’ (2002) Sir Gareth Roberts’ Reviewidentified the need for,
encouraging industrialists to spend time in universities facilitating deeper academic staff interaction with
industry
and identifying that industry involvement has the benefit of improving the attractiveness and
relevance of the course to both students and employers.
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National Context
‘The Future of Higher Education’ (2003) DfES Establishing close relationships between employers in
particular industrial sectors and the relevant faculties in institutions is critical to preparing new entrants to the workforce and to continuous professional development.
HEFCE Strategic Plan 2006-11 Employer Engagement Workplace learning Pilot Projects for employer engagement (May 2006)
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National Context
Educating the Engineer of 2020 : Adapting Engineering Educationto the New Century, NAE, USA (2005) Disconnect between Academe and Industry
Educating Engineers for the 21st century, Royal Academy of Engineering, UK (2006) further ways should be found to enhance collaboration between
universities and companies to ensure the needs of companies are understood and reflected in the curriculum
Include collaboration at a low level to enhance ‘realism’ in teaching materials
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The CETL Programme
HEFCE’s largest initiative for L&T (£319M)
74 CETLs
Funding period March 2005 for 5 years
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Why industry theme?
‘A strong involvement with industry and the professions through research and teaching, consultancy and training, to provide direct support for wealth creation, social advancement and cultural development.’
Identified by staff in departments
Aligned with university strategy
BackgroundStrong evidence of industrial linksEngineering Education Centre since 1997
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engCETL
7 core departments Faculty and university level links Embedded in University Teaching and Learning Strategy 13 core staff, some university funded 7 seconded academics
1. Aeronautical & Automotive Engineering2. Chemical Engineering3. Institute of Polymer Technology & Materials
Engineering4. Electronic & Electrical Engineering5. Civil & Building Engineering6. Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering7. Design & Technology
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engCETL Aims
1. Academic support focus2. Student engagement focus3. Industry focus4. Curriculum/Resource development5. Pedagogical Research6. Learning spaces7. Staff development, reward and recognition8. Institutional integration9. Wider dissemination10. Management and accountability
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Academic Support
Working through Seconded Academics from each department
‘it has met all my expectations in terms of the increased collaboration between departments and the opportunity to work with like minded colleagues’
‘they are committed academics who provide them with an open door, and who get actively involved in championing engCETL and teaching and learning in their departments’
Dedicated CETL staff member to support them
Resource development, enhanced teaching space, studentships, capital funds.
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Student Focus
Students on Advisory Board Recent graduates to chair advisory Board Student presentations to senior management Student focus groups Employing students to produce case studies
Formula student Reflections on and evaluation of the student
experience Links to student groups in other CETLs
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Industry Focus
Industry membership on the advisory Board Working with existing industry sponsors and
advisory panels in departments CETL Industrial Liaison Officer charged with
developing new contacts for teaching. Web pages, leaflets, targeted mail shots, telephone
contacts Improved documentation to improve continuity of contacts
between department and industry and within the company
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Industry Focus
Need more industry supervised projects forStudents on the MSc in Renewable Energy Creating web based material on what is required from
industry and case studies of past projects
Workshop for new contacts and existing collaborators to share experiences and Issues
Edited video of workshop to form part of the information available to future contacts
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Curriculum/Resource Development (CRD)
Continues the work of the eec Co-tutor Web PA Online learning resources
Example: further developments of Web PA for Mechanical Engineering TCS Student perception of peer assessment Students setting assessment criteria Students reflecting on formative peer feedback Discussion Boards accessible to industry tutor
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CRD -Teaching Contract Scheme (TCS)
Partnership with 15 of companies Small teams of students (years 2 & 4) conduct
research and design projects supplied and supported by the company
MEng finalists mentor the year 2 student groups CETL Industrial Liaison Officer working to engage
additional companies plus the webPA upgrade
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CRD - Transfer of Practice
Civil Engineering teamwork & leadershipmodule sponsored by industry Behaviour of individuals & teams Needs of task, team, individual Leadership styles & skills Motivation (& de-motivation!) 4 day Outdoor Management Course
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Teamwork & Leadership transfer
Joint module run with Mechanical Engineering Students Comparative study with other types of delivery CETL funding to set up the transfer CETL staff evaluating the activity
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Pedagogic Research
Co-ordinated approach at faculty level External consultant Research and evaluation of all major activities PedR 2-day workshop run with the engineering subject
centre Current Phd projects
The impact on Work Placements on the Development of Transferable Skills in Engineering
The impact of industrial sponsorship on students, academia and industry
Appraising the Benefits of Project-Based Learning in Engineering Design
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Industrial Placements
Research on skills development on placements
Web based management system for students, academics & industry
Building more industrial contacts for placements e.g Chemical Engineering Students in the food processing industry
Transfer of practice between departments
Credits for work based learning?
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Student focussed learning spaceSpecified by the staffwho teach designA 50-70 seat studioFour 16 seat studios
Informal use by students
Test bed for AV and learning technology
Simulates commercialenvironment
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Reward and Integration
CETL funds for reward integrated with university Academic Practice awards – e.g Mechanical/ Business
School Web PA Mini projects Teaching Prize Lump Sums
Faculty funding of 3 core staff (eec model)
University funding for additional Research Associate to transfer practice
CETL embedded in University L&T strategy
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Dissemination
Web www.engcetl.ac.uk for information & contacts
HE Academy Engineering subject centre, workshops, case studies
East Midlands CETL Network
Published research findings
Funding for visiting academics
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Conclusions
Involve industry in degree programmes to develop student skills
Employer engagement high on the political agenda
Importance of developing strong 3-way links between students, industry, and academics
Need for research to establish sustainable models of practice
Change Strategies needed
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