Abstract
This study used Verbal Protocol Analysis (VPA) to investigate the cognitive process of 8 undergraduate engineering students during a hands-on model building design task. The present paper will focus on one aspect that emerged from this research: the paramount importance of correctly interpreting the problem. Although this may seem simplistic, correctly framing or interpreting the problem (which is distinct from identifying the problem) was a crucial and pivotal point for these students. Without it, the developmental process stalled and the design path became more haphazard. Once students were able to correctly interpret the problem, their path to a viable solution progressed much more smoothly and efficiently.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings |
State | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition - Louisville, KY, United States Duration: Jun 20 2010 → Jun 23 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering