Developing Engineering Students’ Creative Thinking Across the Curriculum. A Case-Study of Romanian University Students

摘要

The purpose of this study is to analyse the creative potential of our engineering students and their type of thinking. From a n educational perspective, we aim at identifying ways in which creative thinking and problem solving techniques can be implemented in existing courses on the engineering curricula. Our survey involved applying a questionnaire (based on Dr. Roge r Sperry's theory of brain lateralization) to 128 respondents, aged 19-37, students of Applied Electronics, Computer Science, and Environmental Engineering. Data obtained was analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Further on, pedagogic insights will reveal means of fostering creativity in undergraduate students, for 3 different courses.