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Title: Problem-Based Teaching: An Exploratory Analysis of Discourse Methods of Peer Facilitators in a Summer Engineering Bridge Program.
Authors: Sims, Eric1 (AUTHOR) easims3@uh.edu, Horton Jr., David1 (AUTHOR) s0802264@tamu.edu, Steele, Jaiah1 (AUTHOR) jjarvi15@charlotte.edu, Jarvis, Jeanette1 (AUTHOR), Greer, Tomika W.2 (AUTHOR) twgreer@uh.edu, Stokes, Donna W.3 (AUTHOR) dstokes@uh.edu, Henderson, Jerrod A.1 (AUTHOR) jahenderson5@uh.edu
Source: Education Sciences. Jul2024, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p680. 13p.
Subject Terms: *School dropout prevention, *Engineering education, *Graduation rate, Chemical engineers, Chemical engineering
Abstract: As engineering educators attempt to develop solutions to increase student retention and graduation rates and decrease student departures from their majors during the first two years of study, findings from a summer bridge program at a large minority-serving institution (MSI) show promise for practices that could potentially help to mitigate these issues. Summer bridge strategies have been shown to be effective in assisting in college students' transition from first to sophomore year. This study comprises a case study of a chemical engineering summer bridge program in which undergraduate peer facilitators introduced sophomore-level chemical engineering material and energy balance course material to their peers. The goal of this study was to understand the types of discourse methods used during problem-solving sessions by peer facilitators and how students' learning experiences were impacted. Data for this study were collected via video observations and a post-program open-ended survey. Authors found that peer facilitators created an environment where students felt encouraged and supported and could relate to facilitators and course materials in new ways. This work further illustrates promising practices of using peer facilitators that need further attention, along with the potential for how engagement and learning could be enhanced by the more formal preparation of peer facilitators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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