Engineering students' perceptions of and reflections on portfolio practice in leadership development
Journal
International Journal of Engineering Education
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
1
Start Page
99
End Page
106
ISSN
2540-9808
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Abstract
Engineering education has been striving to find good ways to improve students’ learning of engineering. However, nontechnical professional skills such as communication and interpersonal skills, teamwork, and creative and intuitive thinking
skills are also seen as essential for engineers, and especially for leaders. The portfolio practice has proved to be effective in
supporting students’ learning, as it allows them to document evidence of their learning and to reflect on personal growth.
This paper reports a case study on implementation of the portfolio practice in an engineering leadership block curriculum
and assessment of students’ perceptions of this practice. It also provides implications for advancing engineering education
with this approach.
Subjects
block curriculum
engineering education
engineering leadership development
portfolio assessment
student learning and reflection
Type
journal article