1. A LACCEI-IGIP Partnership: Developing Internationally Recognized Engineering Faculty Excellence for the Americas Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza Dr. Maria Larrondo-Petrie Dr. Zenaida Otero-Gephardt Dr. Michael Auer Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions International Society for Engineering Education World Engineering Education Forum WEEF 2012 Buenos Aires, Argentina

2. Agenda Introduction Curriculum Model Foundation LACCEI Curriculum Delivery Method Conclusions

3. Introduction There is as need to ensure that engineering instructors have: – In-depth knowledge on specific knowledge content – Knowledge and skills required to transfer discipline knowledge in a teaching environment Europe has led the effort in engineering pedagogy Engineering instructors are required to take teaching training courses to be able to have a permanent position as instructors

4. Introduction The International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP) based on Austria accredits training centers that prepare international engineering educators – accredited centers, most of them are located in Europe and Russia and only one center in the Americas in Brazil. The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) and IGIP have joint efforts to develop a program for faculty development to promote engineering teaching excellence in the Americas.

5. Curriculum Model Foundations The engineering pedagogy curriculum developed by LACCEI is based on three models: – IGIP Curriculum model – Technology, Pedagogy, Content Knowledge (TPCK) Model – LACCEI model Goal: Instructor completing the LACCEI engineering pedagogy curriculum will receive the I NG.P AED.IGIP certificate.

6. IGIP Curriculum Modules Core modules (8 credit points) Theoretical and practical engineering pedagogy Laboratory methodology Theory modules (4 credit points) Psychology Sociology Ethics Intercultural competences Practice modules (8 credit points) Oral communication skills Scientific writing Working with projects Media E-learning and computer aided technologies Additional topics

7. PCK and TPCK Models Good instructors should be able to distinguish between subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge ContentPedagogy Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Pedagogical techniques used to teach concepts Technology Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) Technology used to explain subject concepts Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) Technology support pedagogical goals Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) Relationship between the three areas

8. LACCEI Model 1.Teaching/Learning Process To know the different types of learning styles and the process to acquire knowledge and skills To improve teaching skills 2.Innovative Teaching Techniques To discover new and alternative teaching techniques To use new technologies in the learning process To use laboratory didactics effectively to teach theoretical concepts and to explain practical applications 3.Broadening Engineering Education To promote professional skills in the courses and in the classroom To build global competencies effectively AreasObjectives

9. LACCEI Model 4.Motivation and Interest To discover effective techniques to enhance students’ interest in engineering subjects To foster motivation and interest in the students to learn and grow professionally 5.Assessment To develop effective assessment tools To use different assessment techniques in the courses AreasObjectives

10. LACCEI Curriculum Topic Knowledge Domain LACCEI Learning Areas TCPTLPITTBEEMAIAMT Core Engineering Pedagogy in Theory xxx Engineering Pedagogy in Practice xxxxxxxx Laboratory Didactics xxxxxxxx Theory Psychology & Sociology xxx xxx Global Ethics & Social Responsibility xxxxxxxx Global competencies xxxxxxxx Problem solving skills (analytical & creative) xxxxxxxx Practice xxx Oral Communication Skills xxxxxxxx Written communication Skills xxxxxxxx Project Based Learning xxxxxxxx Multimedia & Computer Aided Technologies xxxxxxxx Distance Education xxxxx x Information Literacy xxx xxxx Multidisciplinary Projects xxx xxxx Key T: TechnologyTLP: Teaching/Learning Process C: ContentITT: Innovative Teaching Techniques P: PedagogyBEE: Broadening Engineering Education MAI: Motivation and Interest AMT: Assessment LACCEI curriculum model mapping knowledge domains and LACCEI dimensions

11. LACCEI Curriculum and Credit Points ModulesTopics Credit Points Core Engineering Pedagogy in Theory2 Engineering Pedagogy in Practice3 Laboratory Didactics3 Theory Psychology & Sociology1 Global Ethics & Social Responsibility1 Global competencies1 Problem solving skills (analytical & creative)1 Practice Oral Communication Skills1 Written communication Skills1 Project Based & Inquiry Based Learning1 Multimedia & Computer Aided Technologies2 Distance Education1 Information Literacy1 Multidisciplinary Projects1 Total 20 LACCEI curriculum for Ing.Paed.IGIP certification According to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS): 1 CP = 25 to 30 hours including in classroom lectures and activities and out of classroom assignments.

12. Delivery Methods Topic Delivery Methods Dynamic Lecture DemonstrationsCase Studies Research Seminars Working Groups Core Engineering Pedagogy in Theory x xx Engineering Pedagogy in Practice xxxxx Laboratory Didactics xxxxx Theory Psychology & Sociology x xx Global Ethics & Social Responsibility x xxx Global competencies x xxx Problem solving skills x xxx Practice Oral Communication Skills xx x Written communication Skills xx x Project Based Learning xxxxx Multimedia & Computer Aided Technologies xx xx Distance Education xxx x Information Literacy x x Multidisciplinary Projects x xxx Mapping of Topics and Delivery Methods

13. Conclusions The proposed curriculum and training program differs from existing centers for teaching enhancement in: – Scope of the content – Target audience – Intensity of the program – Final certificate Faculty development and leadership are the hallmark of excellence in engineering education.

14. Conclusions The curriculum described here as a result of the partnership between LACCEI and IGIP will facilitate the adequate training to engineering faculty in the Americas: – to become excellent educators and – to be certified by a globally recognized certification system such as I NG.P AED.IGIP.