PORTRAYING THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING: STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN ENGINEERING

摘要

Understanding better the experiences of students pursuing an engineering degree is an important issue for the pedagogy of engineering programs. This study sought to identify students' perceptions of their educational experiences and their motivations for and dreams of a career in engineering. The study also provided a snapshot of the current status of engineering education at this institution from the perspective of engineering students-including students' decisions behind their choice of engineering as a major, the learning experiences of engineering students, and gender-related perspectives regarding engineering education. The findings suggest opportunities to improve the educational process for students in this engineering program.