CDIO Introductory Workshop University of Sydney Sydney, Australia July 2007

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES –To explain the CDIO approach to engineering education –To describe strategies for engineering education reform that can be applied in a wide variety of engineering programs –To facilitate networking of engineering educators who are interested in CDIO –To suggest ways to get started with the implementation of CDIO

Tuesday, 17 July 2007 TimeSession Title and DescriptionPresenters 8:30 – 9:20 9:20 – 9:30 Registration Opening and welcome 9.30 – 11:001. CDIO Overview Explains the motivation and need for engineering education reform and the goals, vision, and pedagogical foundation of CDIO. Describes the key characteristics of a CDIO program. Daryl Boden – 11.15Break – Curriculum and Course Design Describes the content, structure, and rationale of the CDIO Syllabus. Explains curriculum structure, learning outcomes, and the mapping, sequencing, and integration of CDIO knowledge and skills. Gives examples from CDIO programs.. Kristina Edström – 13.45Finger Lunch

Tuesday, 17 July 2007 TimeSession Title and DescriptionPresenters – Designing Project-Based Learning Experiences Explains the rationale for design-build experiences, suggests guidelines for these experiences and gives examples from CDIO programs. Gives examples of how leanring spaces can be re-tasked to support a CDIO approach. Daryl Boden – 15.45Break – Engaging Students in Their Learning Gives examples of active and experiential learning methods that have been shown to be effective in CDIO programs. Highlights the importance of engaging students in their own learning. Kristina Edström 17:45 -Drinks and snacks

Wednesday, 18 July 2007 TimeSession Title and DescriptionPresenters 9.30 – Assessing Student Learning Describes a variety of assessment methods that provide evidence of student learning. Highlights a process for implementing assessment in CDIO programs Kristina Edström – 11.15Break – Adopting and Implementing a CDIO Approach Describes key factors that influence change in an organisation. Highlight suggestions for enhancing competence in teaching personal and interpersonal skills; process, product and system building skills; teaching and assessment methods. Provides examples of successful CDIO implementation Daryl Boden Kristina Edström – Workshop SummaryDaryl Boden Kristina Edström – 14.30Workshop ends, finger lunch and networking – 16.00Regional collaborators inaugural meeting Discussion concerning ANZAC regional collaborators group. Suggested activities, discussion of a program, election of a steering committee