Building Bridges: Fostering Inclusivity and Intercultural Competency in Engineering Education

Location

Scholars' Commons, Roesch Library

Presentation Type

Presentation

Start Date

14-10-2024 10:30 AM

End Date

14-10-2024 10:45 AM

Description

I will share my experience incorporating inclusive and diversity-focused teaching strategies into an engineering course through a hands-on truss bridge project. I will discuss how I enhanced student-student and student-faculty interactions by forming diverse learning groups, facilitating inclusive peer feedback sessions, and providing structured opportunities for constructive communication.

I will highlight the use of intercultural competencies to improve collaboration and communication during technical activities, including problem-solving sessions and 3D modeling with SolidWorks. The presentation will showcase how these strategies helped students integrate diverse perspectives into the design process, build critical thinking skills, and prepare for diverse, inclusive workplaces. Attendees will learn practical approaches to fostering inclusivity and equity in their own classrooms, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

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Khalid Zouhri is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology in the School of Engineering.

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Building Bridges: Fostering Inclusivity and Intercultural Competency in Engineering Education

Scholars' Commons, Roesch Library

I will share my experience incorporating inclusive and diversity-focused teaching strategies into an engineering course through a hands-on truss bridge project. I will discuss how I enhanced student-student and student-faculty interactions by forming diverse learning groups, facilitating inclusive peer feedback sessions, and providing structured opportunities for constructive communication.

I will highlight the use of intercultural competencies to improve collaboration and communication during technical activities, including problem-solving sessions and 3D modeling with SolidWorks. The presentation will showcase how these strategies helped students integrate diverse perspectives into the design process, build critical thinking skills, and prepare for diverse, inclusive workplaces. Attendees will learn practical approaches to fostering inclusivity and equity in their own classrooms, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.