Motivation

• P.A. Witting, Student Motivation and Retention - Strategic and Tactical Responses, The University of Glamorgan
• J. E. Goodyer and A. Halstead, Retention of First Year Engineering Students, Coventry University
• R L Ward, Technology Course Design to Enhance Progression and Student Motivation, Leeds Metropolitan University

   

  Learning Styles

• A.Halstead and L.M.Martin, Learning and Thinking Styles: A Tool for Engaging Engineering Students with Their Studies, Conventry University
• W. Houghton, Helping Students to Identify and Achieve Appropriate Learning Targets, University of Exeter
• J.W.K. Rowe, Approaches to Study by First Year Engineering Students, Sheffield Hallam University

   

  Innovative Methods

• P.A. Conway, Innovative Module Delivery Methods in aCreative Music & Sound Technology Teaching Environment, Leeds Metropolitan University
• S. J. Wellington and R. E. Collier, Experiences of Using Student Workbooks for Formative and Summative Assessment, Southampton Institute
• E. Simpson, Combining Work and Study - A Solution?, University of Abertay Dundee
• H. Chandler, The Employment of Electrical and Electronic Engineers - a Practical Appreciation from Both Sides of Industry, SeaValley Consultants

Laboratory Based

• A. Evans, T. Davies and S. Wilks, Is your Laboratory a TURN-OFF?, University of Wales Swansea
• A.G. Pipe and B. Carse, Enhancing Motivation for Student Learning of Theory Oriented Subjects - an Example, University of the West of England
• A.J. Wilkinson, R.S. Miles, A.D. Bateson, K.K.W. Selke and S. Holley, The 'Mouse Organ' Project, a Learning Approach to Promote Creativity and Motivation, The University of Hull

Mathematics

• I. Pyle, Mathematics - the Lost Art?, University of Wales
• E.W. Reed, The Over-Emphasis of Mathematics at the Expense of Experimentation in the Academic Training of Engineers, Leeds Metropolitan University
• L. Mustoe, The Mathematics Background of Undergraduate Engineers, Loughborough University

"Political" & Professional

• G.Waterworth, Renaming and Restructuring in Engineering Education, Leeds Metropolitan University
• N. S. Edward, Preaching to the Converted, The Robert Gordon University
• J. Ling, From Entry to Destination - the Professional Body Perspective on Progression, The Institution of Electrical Engineers

CPD & E-learning

• T W Ridgman, ACDMM - Bridging the Gap, University of Cambridge
• T. Kalganova, Improving Student Motivation by Means of Multimedia, Brunel University
• W. Middleton, Electronically Tracking and Supporting Students at Risks, University of Sunderland

Pastoral Care & Minorities

• C. Hopkins and R. Eley, "What Problems? - No Problems!" Disabled People Studying or Working Within an Engineering-based Environment, Loughborough University
• D. de Cogan, Mature Students; The Transfer Problem, University of East Anglia
• S. Shobrook, Survive the Transfer Process, Plymouth University

Strategy & Tactics

• B. Tomkinson, R. Warner and A. Renfrew, Developing a Strategy for Student Retention, UMIST
• E. Simpson, Addressing Attendance, University of Abertay Dundee
• D. Thompson, Student Retention and Progression in Electronic Engineering at Dundee; A Personal Review of an Adviser's Tactics, University of Dundee

E-learning & E-support

• S. Choi, S. Cairncross and T. Kalganova, Use Interactive Multimedia to Improve Your Programming Course, Napier University and Brunel University
• A. Stone, D. Whitworth and D. Cheshire, A Collaborative Virtual Design Technology Learning Environment, Staffordshire University
• A.P. Maddocks, J.G. Dickens and M. Waterhouse, The RAPID Progress File: A Web-based Tool to Enhance Skill Development of Students in Construction-related Disciplines, Loughborough University and University of Central England

Student Perspectives

• M. Kilkey and S. Page, Aspects of the Experience of 'Widening Participation' Students; with Particular Reference to Factors that Impact upon Student Retention, The University of Hull
• K.J. Baker, A. Crawford and L. Davis, Female Engineers - Their Own Perspective, Loughborough University
• L. Davis, Students Focus on What They Want, Loughborough University

Survey Findings

• G.L. Cutler and S.H. Pulko, Investigating UK Undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering Attrition, The University of Hull
• L. Forsey, K. Marshall, G.L. Cutler and S.H. Pulko, Student Perspectives on First Year Engineering Education, The University of Hull
• E.W. Reed, No Bad Teachers: No Bad Managers, Leeds Metropolitan University
  
  

  This project is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Department for Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment under the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning

  Last modified: September 2002