Reflection and its Relevance to Engineering Education and Human-Centered DesignJENNIFER TURNS, HCDE PROFESSOR
DECEMBER 2, 2015
4:30—5:20 P.M.
241 MARY GATES HALL
4:30—5:20 P.M.
241 MARY GATES HALL
Reflecting,
or exploring the meaning of experiences and the consequences of the
meanings for future action, is a form of thinking that warrants greater
attention. Reflection can be a means to improve performance, achieve
goals, and even grapple with what one scholar (Robert Kegan) calls “the
mental demands of modern life.” In this talk, Dr. Turns will discuss
efforts to operationalize, understand, and support reflection. As part
of this, she will describe the activities of the recently funded
Consortium to Promote Reflection in Engineering Education (a consortium
of twelve higher education institutions). She will also focus on how
reflection connects to human-centered design and HCI, and particularly
the design opportunities that are related to reflection.
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About Jennifer Turns
Dr.
Jennifer Turns is a professor in the department of Human Centered
Design & Engineering and co-director of the Consortium to Promote
Reflection in Engineering Education. She researches primarily in the
field of engineering education. She currently focuses on supporting
reflection on experience and creating more connections between research
and practice. Turns’ thought-provoking and innovative research makes her
one of the most highly respected specialists in the engineering
education field.
