03 - Keys To Success in Engineering Study

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Chapter 1

Keys to Success in Engineering Study

Chapter Overview

You can do it! What is success? Goal setting Strengthening your commitment Keys to success in engineering study Models for viewing your education Structure your life situation

You Can Do It!

Poorly prepared students have succeeded Highly qualified students have failed What makes the difference?

What is Success?

Success is the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted

Goal Setting
How can you ever expect to get somewhere if you dont know where you want to go?

Goals give you something to measure yourself against

Goals give your life direction


Write down your goals

Strategies for Strengthening Your Commitment

Clarifying your goals

Learning as much as you can about engineering Prepare a roadmap


Dont let adversity stop you

Keys to Success in Engineering Study


Effort Work Hard Approach Work Smart Attitude Think Positively

Models for Viewing Your Education

Attributes Model What knowledge, skills, and attitudes will you have when you graduate? Employment Model What do employers look for in new engineering graduates? Student Involvement Model What can you do to ensure that you get a quality education?

Attributes Model ABET Engineering Criteria 2000


a. b. c. d.

e.
f.

An ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 Attributes (continued)


g. An ability to communicate effectively h. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context i A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning j. A knowledge of contemporary issues k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Employment Model
1.

2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

Personal qualifications including maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, poise, appearance, integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work with people Scholastic qualification as shown by grades in all subjects or in a major field Specialized courses relating to a particular field of work Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Kind and amount of employment while in college Experience in campus activities, especially participation and leadership in extracurricular life

Astins Student Involvement Model

Time and energy devoted to studying

Time spent on campus


Participation in student organizations Interaction with faculty members Interaction with other students

Structure Your Life Situation


Living Arrangements

Part-Time Work
Influence of Family

Influence of Friends
Other influences?

Group Discussion Exercise Ability vs. Effort


Divide into groups of five or six and discuss the following issue:
Do you believe that people succeed because of their ability, That some people have it while others dont? Or do you believe that people succeed because of their effort? Which do you think is more important: ability or effort? Why?

Select a group leader to keep the discussion on topic and a recorder who will report out for the group

Alternate Group Discussion Exercise Fixed Mindset versus Growth Mindset


People generally have one of two mindsets
Fixed mindset - You believe your talents and abilities are set in stoneeither you have them or your dont Growth mindset Talents can be developed and great abilities are built over time

Discuss the implications of having each of these mindsets for success in engineering study
Appoint a group leader to keep on topic and a reporter to report out on what was discussed

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