Teaching and Learning Modes in Engineering Workspaces

Product, process, and system design and implementation. This category represents the most obvious major mode of teaching and learning that takes place in an engineering workspace. However, it should also be recognized that there are many variations of this mode with different requirements for the design of the workspace. 

The variety of modes strongly suggests the need for careful consideration of the links between the curriculum and workspace design and the need for both shortterm and long-term flexibility. 

Knowledge discovery. Engineering workspaces can also support student research projects. They do so by making accessible to students a range of equipment usually found only in research labs. 

Community building. Engineering workspaces also play a central role in building community among students. In addition to working on their design-implement projects, students use the workspaces to study for disciplinary courses and for 

Auxiliary uses. In addition to the teaching and learning modes directly linked to program learning outcomes, there are a number of other auxiliary uses for engineering workspaces. 

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