What does it take? Getting Freshmen to Read the Material Before Class

Mixed Method Approach to Evaluate Sustainability Thinking Among the Next Generation of Civil and Environmental Engineers

“…The course was designed by adapting research-based methods of preparing students before the class, engaging them in "active learning" during the class, and encouraging self-regulated learning throughout the semester [30]- [33]. The development of the class preparation assignment was published in a conference paper [34]. Classroom preparation assignments were used to engage underprepared students while creating an inclusive whole-group discussion.…”

“…Classroom preparation assignments were used to engage underprepared students while creating an inclusive whole-group discussion. The assessment of the pre-class preparation on student engagement and learning has been shown to be impactful [34]. This course included a total of eight assignments over the course of the semester.…”