CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING CDIO IN ALL ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING CDIO IN ALL ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

M. Karhu, K. Schrey-Niemenmaa, J. Sirkjärvi, H. Valmu (2009).  CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING CDIO IN ALL ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES . 9.

The paper discusses the first steps in introducing the CDIO approach in Bachelor level Engineering Education at Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. All engineering programmes of the university are committed in implementing new curricula that are based on the CDIO principles including introductory and capstone projects and integration of courses in the form of a 10-weeks-long study modules. The motivation of adapting the CDIO pedagogy is raised from the needs of the engineering students but also from the chances of the working life. An evaluation of the current situation at the institution was carried out in the spring 2009. The evaluation was based on framework of the twelve standards of CDIO. Further development activities will be justified on the results of the self-evaluation. 

Authors (New): 
Markku Karhu
Katriina Schrey-Niemenmaa
Jaakko Sirkjärvi
Heikki Valmu
Pages: 
9
Affiliations: 
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Keywords: 
Self-evaluation
implementation
CDIO
commitment of the management
Year: 
2009
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