2023
DOI: 10.1002/jee.20573
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The utility of mechanical objects: Aiding students' learning of abstract and difficult engineering concepts

Tanya Mitropoulos,
Diana Bairaktarova,
Scott Huxtable

Abstract: BackgroundUndergraduate students consistently struggle with mastering concepts related to thermodynamics. Prior work has shown that haptic technology and intensive hands‐on workshops help improve learning outcomes relative to traditional lecture‐based thermodynamics instruction. The current study takes a more feasible approach to improving thermal understanding by incorporating simple mechanical objects into individual problem‐solving exercises.Purpose/HypothesesThis study tests the impact of simple mechanical… Show more

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