Humanizing Signals and Systems: A Reflective Account

摘要

In this paper, I authentically and reflectively depict my journey as an engineering educator delving in the challenge of integrating technical content of a continuous-time signals and systems class with the social, value-laden realities that encompass such concepts. I refer to this particular challenge as humanizing the technical content of signals and systems. Specifically, I describe the signals and systems course and how I structured content and assessment plans to create space for human values. Additionally, I critically examine how some barriers that worked against my efforts. Finally, I share practical strategies and lessons learned for cultivating integrative ways of thinking about engineering science concepts.