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TINKERING AS METHOD IN ACADEMIC TEACHING
Mader, Angelika; Dertien, Edwin
Type:
Year:
2016
Editor:
Erik Bohemia, Ahmed Kovacevic, Lyndon Buck, Christian Tollestrup, Kaare Eriksen, Nis Ovesen
Author:
Series:
E&PDE
Institution:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente, Netherlands
Section:
New Design Paradigms
Page(s):
240-245
ISBN:
978-1-904670-62-9
Abstract:
In this work we argue that tinkering can be a vehicle to gain knowledge and skills profitable for
working in engineering, design and science. We analyse how to implement tinkering in an academic
context and illustrate our findings with examples from our environment. In academic environments
tinkering often has the reputation of playing around without plan, with unclear outcome. We argue
that, when implemented and executed well, due to its practical and iterative nature, its high
applicability and hands-on nature it can be a valuable contribution to design and engineering and other
academic disciplines.
working in engineering, design and science. We analyse how to implement tinkering in an academic
context and illustrate our findings with examples from our environment. In academic environments
tinkering often has the reputation of playing around without plan, with unclear outcome. We argue
that, when implemented and executed well, due to its practical and iterative nature, its high
applicability and hands-on nature it can be a valuable contribution to design and engineering and other
academic disciplines.
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