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ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2007
04/21/2311
Engineering Beyond Ears in Pre-Engineering Beyond Ears in Pre-College YearsCollege YearsPresenter:
Uchechukwu Ofoegbu
Co-Authors:Ananth Iyer
John HelfertyJoseph Fischgrund
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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
• Introduction
• Teaching Science to the Deaf
• Robotics Program at PSD
• Evaluation and Results
• Possible Improvements
Presenter: Uchechukwu Ofoegbu
Co-Authors:Ananth Iyer
John HelfertyJoseph Fischgrund
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IntroductionIntroduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Objectives Objectives
• Engineering Education for the Deaf
• STEM Skills
• Engineering awareness
• Desire for engineering education
• Self confidence
• Knowledge/Communication boundaries
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Teaching Science to the DeafIntroduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Challenges Challenges
“people who are deaf can do everything
hearing people can do, except hear
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Approaches for Improvement of Science Approaches for Improvement of Science education for the deafeducation for the deaf
• Teacher preparation
• Visualized teaching
• Active Learning Structures
• Extracurricular Activities
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Robotics Program at PSDIntroduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Course OutlineCourse Outline
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Pedagogical considerations Pedagogical considerations
• Visual Students
• New Material
• Hearing Instructors
• Difficult Course
• First Impression
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Challenges Faced Challenges Faced
• Interpretation
• Lack of time and Resources
• Simultaneous Instruction
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Testing Testing
• Competition Course
• Concepts Competition
7/20/2006
Question 9Question 9
Which of the following is true?
Room A Room B
A. I need a higher deadband in Room A because the RCtimes of the sensors will be higher in Room A
B. I need a higher deadband in Room A because the RCtimes of the sensors will be lower in Room A
C. I need a higher deadband in Room B because the RCtimes of the sensors will be higher in Room B
D. I need a higher deadband in Room A because the RCtimes of the sensors will be lower in Room B
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Evaluation and ResultsIntroduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Formative EvaluationFormative Evaluation
Statement AR
1 This course increased my interest in science and technology
3.5
2 I would like to continue with this course or enroll for a similar course if given a chance
4
3 This course helped me understand electrical and mechanical systems
3.7
4 This course helped me understand computer programming
4
5 Having taken this course, I think I can succeed as an engineer or scientist
3.75
6 I understood the material that was presented to me, and learned a lot
3.8
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Summative EvaluationSummative Evaluation
StatementAverage Response
1 Because of this course, my students showed more interest in science related subjects
4
2 I believe some of my students will go on to study Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related
courses as a result of this program4
3 My students grasped the basic concepts of this course well
3
4 I saw an improvement in my students’ science and technology skills as a result of this course
4
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Summary of ResultsSummary of Results
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1 2 3 4 5
Objective
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S tudent
Teacher
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Possible Improvements Possible Improvements
• More individualization
• Completely visualized lessons
• Increased real world illustrations/applications
• More time for each class
• Increased interaction
• Brief testing at the end of each topic
• Pre-class overviews
• Integrated learning
Introduction
Teaching Science to the Deaf
Robotics Program at PSD
Evaluation and Results
Possible Improvements
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Presenter: Uchechukwu Ofoegbu
Co-Authors:Ananth Iyer
John HelfertyJoseph Fischgrund
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