2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Impact of Experimental Centric Pedagogy on Learning Outcomes: A Comparative Trend Analysis in Industrial Engineering and Biology

Presented at Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

Experimental Centric Pedagogy (ECP) is a teaching strategy that emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on activities. It can be considered a teaching concept that encourages students to learn by doing. This study investigates the influence of ECP across two distinct STEM disciplines, Industrial Engineering and Biology, since its inception in 2019. The study compares the learning outcomes of students who participated in ECP with those who did not, using various measures of engagement, motivation, cognitive processes, and collaborative learning experiences. Through several data collection methods and statistical analysis, this study brings to light the impact of ECP on these two disciplines. The study contributes to the current understanding of the efficacy of ECP in enhancing learning outcomes. It provides valuable insights for educators and curriculum designers seeking to implement effective pedagogical strategies in STEM education. The implications of this study extend beyond Industrial Engineering and Biology, giving a headstart for the widespread adoption of ECP in STEM education.

Authors

Hannah Abedoh Morgan State University
Mr. Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4969-9591 Morgan State University [biography]

Pelumi Abiodun is a current doctoral student and research assistant at the department of Civil Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.
Dr. Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E. Morgan State University [biography]

Dr. Oludare Owolabi, a professional engineer in Maryland, joined the Morgan State University faculty in 2010. He is the director of the sustainable infrastructure development,smart innovation and resilient engineering lab and the director of undergraduate programs in the department of civil engineering at Morgan state university.
Blessing Isoyiza ADEIKA http://orcid.org/https://0009-0007-5600-8051 Morgan State University [biography]

Blessing ADEIKA is a graduate student at Morgan State University currently studying Advanced Computing. She has interest in teaching student basic concepts by adopting an Experiment-centric approach to it. She also is currently working towards being a Data Scientist - AI/ML Expert and hope to use her skills to prefer solutions in the Medical, Financial, Technology and any other Sector she sees a need to be filled/catered for.
Dr. Adedayo Ariyibi http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1812-5843 Morgan State University [biography]

Dr. Adedayo Ariyibi is a faculty in the Department of Biology, Morgan State University in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to joining the department in 2010, the Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology of the Veterinary School, Univers

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