Journal of Engineering Education Transformations
DOI: 10.16920/jeet/2024/v38i1/24177
Year: 2024, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 86-99
Original Article
Kallol Bhaumik1, S. Sudhakara Reddy2, AvikDatta3, Gollapudi Ismayel4, B. Mabu Sarif5
1Department of Interdisciplinary Courses in Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology (CUIET), Chitkara Univeristy, Punjab
2Department of Mechanical Engineering Mahaveer institute of science and technology, Hyderabad -500005
4,5Malla Reddy Engineering College & Management Sciences, Telangana, INDIA
3Swami Vivekananda University, West Bengal, INDIA
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Abstract: This paper aims to underscore the pivotal role of higher-order thinking skills (HOTs) within engineering education, recognizing their fundamental importance for students in this domain. In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and continual change, the imperative for engineering educators is to equip students with the requisite abilities to thrive in today's landscape. Meeting this challenge necessitates innovative pedagogical approaches aligned with contemporary teaching and learning paradigms. Consequently, this paper introduces a comprehensive framework comprising six distinct teaching-learning strategies designed to cultivate crucial attributes in engineering students. These strategies focus on nurturing creativity and critical thinking, fostering collaborative learning environments, harnessing teaching as a learning tool, incorporating thematic-based case studies for enhanced comprehension, facilitating group-based learning opportunities, and refining communication skills alongside effective problem-solving techniques. Together, these methodologies form an integrated educational strategy that not only enhances students' cognitive capacities but also addresses the interpersonal and adaptive skills crucial for success in the intricate and ever-changing realm of engineering. As engineering education navigates the modern landscape, these outlined methodologies serve as a guide for instructors to empower their students with the multifaceted proficiencies demanded by today's evolving technological sphere.
Keywords: Higher-order thinking skills (HOTs); Cooperative Learning; Critical thinking; Engineering education; Pedagogical methodologies; Problemsolving techniques.
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