engineering community-based learning at the university of bristol
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Engineering community-based learning at the University of Bristol. Kate Miller, Centre for Public Engagement. Overview of projects. 3 rd year research projects and 4 th year design projects Undergraduates interns scoped potential community placements - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Engineering community-based learning at the University of Bristol
Kate Miller, Centre for Public Engagement
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Overview of projects
• 3rd year research projects and 4th year design projects
• Undergraduates interns scoped potential community placements• Contacting and liaising with community
partners• Co-designing feasible projects• Recruiting academic supervisors
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Why use interns?
• Technical knowledge of engineering problems
• Knowledge of civil engineering undergraduate course
• Potential to inspire their peers
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Outcomes (so far)
• 11 projects scoped with 8 community partners
• 9 projects obtained academic supervisors• 6 projects (but 7 groups of students) taking
place• Projects underway...
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Initial findings
• Interns:• Valuable experience, working with wide range
of partners• Inspired them to do projects
• Students:• Chance to do something tangible• Enhancing skills through opportunities like
stakeholder meetings
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Initial findings
• Supervisors:• Need to consider what they get out of it• Matching research expertise to project is
essential• Community partners:
• Have to bear in mind the time they can devote to projects
• Initial discussions about future developments
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Challenges
• Assessment of projects (especially as part of wider curriculum)
• Linking to Department’s plans for undergraduate learning
• Need to consider value to all partners involved in project
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What are the drivers for community based learning projects?
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How can you scope community-based projects?
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What are some of the barriers to developing community based learning projects?