An exciting opportunity to connect and share ideas with colleagues
The Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment and SSN College of Engineering present a monthly webinar forum for academics from diverse engineering disciplines to share learning and teaching practices and discuss current trends in a friendly, dynamic environment. Academics, educators, and industry practitioners from different engineering disciplines such as civil, electrical, electronic, mechanical, environmental and project management as well as aviation and architecture are welcome to attend.
We invite speakers from different universities and countries to present on innovative ideas around various topics including student engagement, online learning, approaches to teaching, assessment, inclusiveness... With a focus on engineering and science, our seminars are designed to appeal to broad audiences.
Webinar Details
- Speaker: Associate Professor Divya John, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
- Title: Integrating Thinking Skills with Language Skills in the Engineering Curriculum
- Abstract: This talk highlights the significance of integrating thinking skills with Language Skills (LSRW - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) in the engineering curriculum. In the global job market, young aspiring engineering professionals require effective communication and critical thinking. The emphasis is on the importance of thinking skills - both lower order (Remember, Understand, Apply) and higher order (Analyse, Synthesise, Evaluate, and Create) - in enhancing LSRW skills. The primary research question addressed here is: "What are the thinking skills needed to acquire LSRW Skills?" The question serves as the foundation to examine the intricate relationship between thinking skills and language proficiency. The talk also delves into how English language faculty can play a pivotal role in nurturing learners' thinking skills that are essential for effective communication. Furthermore, the talk suggests the techniques that can be employed by engineering faculty to enhance the students’ LSRW skills. The research also offers an analysis of the challenges faced in the acquisition of LSRW skills – such as listening comprehension, effective speaking, critical reading, and proficient writing - and proposes viable solutions. In conclusion, the attempt seeks to enhance the overall quality of engineering education and prepare students for competitive success in a multifaceted world.
- Date: 25 October 2023
- Time: 2–3pm (Brisbane, QLD time) or 9.30–10.30am (Indian time)
Webinar objective and organisation
The objective of these webinars is to establish long-term collaborations between Australian and Indian academics in the learning and teaching space which will lead to joint workshops and symposiums as well as collaborations in scholarship of learning and teaching.
Webinars will be recorded and uploaded to the webinar webpage so that they can be freely accessed by a larger audience (see the ‘Past Presenters’ section below).
Webinar strategies
- Invite leading educators from different countries to share their experience and approaches to teaching
- Select topics that will be of mutual interest to academics worldwide. Invite presenters from different academic/research institutions to disseminate successful learning and teaching practices to a wider audience
- Speakers will be awarded with a certificate of presentation while participants may request a certificate of attendance. For the attendance certificate, please contact Dr Hugo Espinosa and provide your name, affiliation, and email address.
Organising committee
Associate Professor Ivan Gratchev (Chair, Griffith University, Australia)
Dr Hugo Espinosa (Griffith University, Australia)
Professor Krishnasamy Selvan (SSN College of Engineering, India)
Past presenters
Associate Professor Henk Huijser
Title: Exploring self-limiting beliefs that hinder learning
Professor Karine Dupre
Title: What can we learn from the Work Integrating Learning courses?
Associate Professor Ivan Gratchev
Title: Identifying students’ perception of Work integrated learning (WIL)
Dr Francis Kuriakose
Title: The evolving world of work: a lecture in three chapters
Dr Andrew Pearson
Title: Intentional design of online modules for first year chemistry courses
Associate Professor Shibani Khanra Jha
Title: Assessment, Evaluation and Grading: Retrospect and Prospect
Associate Professor Martha Karunakar
Title: English and Engineering Students: A love-hate relationship
Associate Professor Antonette Mendoza
Title: Writing circle: Scholarly writing skills for Masters’ coursework students
Dr Stephen So
Title: Can Python be a substitute for MATLAB in engineering education?
Dr Nicholas Emerson
Title: Blended learning in Engineering Design: Using YouTube analytics to track student engagement with online content.
Dr Guido Carim Junior
Title: Engaging students through online business simulation: it’s more than the tool.
Dr Belinda Schwerin
Title: Numbas – a tool for supporting and evaluating student learning.
Dr John Devitry
Title: Enabling digital literacy in engineering and design curriculum: A lived experience
Associate Professor Karine Dupre
Title: Mentoring sessional staff for improved L&T experience
Professor Sally Male
Title: Inclusion in student teamwork in engineering and computing before and during the pandemic
Associate Professor Rabin Tuladhar
Title: Interactive Digital Books: Transforming Textbooks
Dr Ruby Michael, Jennifer Campbell and Julie Crough
Title: Indigenous perspectives and industry partnership in engineering design
Dr Sarah Dart
Title: Strategies for developing effective videos for teaching engineering and mathematics content
Dr Christopher Love
Title: Digital Learning Journals to support self-regulated learning and navigate complex content for enhanced student success in first-year foundation course
Dr Nicholas Haritos
Title: The Swinburne University of Technology experience with delivering Subject ENG10003 Mechanics of Structures under on/off COVID-19 lockdown conditions
Professor Krishnasamy Selvan
Title: Teaching in higher education: Why we should broaden our educational goals
Professor Shreepad Karmalkar
Title: A lecture/interactive session on Engineering problem solving
Professor Raghunath K. Shevgaonkar
Title: Engineering education: Envisioning the future and preparing for it
Dr Vorasuang Duangchinda
Title: Digital tools supporting teaching and learning process for student engagement
Mr Ajay Kumar Vaidhyanathan
Title: Multi-disciplinary competence needed for engineers to make competitive products in today's and future technology
Associate Professor Cesar Ortega-Sanchez
Title: Learning and Teaching: Putting the pieces together
Professor Krishnasamy Selvan
Title: Reimagining Assessment for Higher Education in India
Drs Melanie Fleming and Remo Cossu
Title: What can students tell us about their learning experiences? students as partners (SaP) projects.