What can we do to revive engineering education at 'our level'?
We often talk about fixing engineering education, but most of the things would lie with policy makers. The process of fixing engineering education begins with identifying the pain-points that need to be fixed on priority basis. The second step would be coming up with solutions we can implement at 'our level'.
So, let's begin by identifying the pain points of engineering education. Let me begin.
1. Engineering education revolves mostly about examinations which are basically mug-up:reproduce types. A better examination system might drive the students to pay attention to 'understanding' than just mugging up stuff.
2. A lot of irrelevant topics are included in the syllabus.
3. The mode of imparting engineering education has to be better which generates more interest from students. Does this mean we need to focus more on practicals than theory? But from my own experience, unless there's some familiarity with the theory - practicals would mostly be useless. It can be reversed though - first show 'how it works' then talk about theory.
Looking forward to more pain points and possible solutions.
So, let's begin by identifying the pain points of engineering education. Let me begin.
1. Engineering education revolves mostly about examinations which are basically mug-up:reproduce types. A better examination system might drive the students to pay attention to 'understanding' than just mugging up stuff.
2. A lot of irrelevant topics are included in the syllabus.
3. The mode of imparting engineering education has to be better which generates more interest from students. Does this mean we need to focus more on practicals than theory? But from my own experience, unless there's some familiarity with the theory - practicals would mostly be useless. It can be reversed though - first show 'how it works' then talk about theory.
Looking forward to more pain points and possible solutions.
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