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DESIGNING HUMAN-CENTRED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN EDUCATION: ANALYSING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PATTERNS TO ENHANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Covill, Derek; Prieto, Pablo; Tooze, James
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Year:
2025
Editor:
Bohemia, Erik; Buck, Lyndon; Grierson, Hilary
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Series:
E&PDE
Institution:
University of Brighton
Page(s):
697 - 702
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ISBN:
3005-4753
ISSN:
978-1-912254-22-4
Abstract:
This paper applies human-centred design principles to engineering education by investigating the relationships between student academic performance, online engagement metrics, and assessment strategies. By analysing datasets from three academic years (2021-2023), the study aims to provide actionable insights to enhance learning experiences and inform curriculum design as an educational product-service system. Key findings reveal that higher online engagement strongly correlates with better academic performance, with different patterns emerging across various levels of study and assessment types. Interestingly, postgraduate students achieve higher marks with lower engagement levels, suggesting more efficient learning strategies. The findings demonstrate how data analytics can inform the design of more responsive educational experiences that adapt to diverse student needs and engagement patterns—a core principle of human-centred design in engineering and design education.
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