Play-dough is not just for Kindergarten!

Tasler, N. (2014) Play-dough is not just for Kindergarten! [Website]

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Abstract

On Friday I had the first group of master engineering students for a morning session on writing their dissertation reports. Now, I am new to this college and the students so I needed a way to understand, how far the students were with their projects and how thought-out the process. Further, I needed an icebreaker. The programme coordinator told me that one of the key issues his students are facing is the ability to communicate their projects effectively. Which lead to me thinking: about the smallest common denominator of aero-space and mechanical engineers … doing stuff! So, how do you do stuff, in a highly intensive session, buying material out of your own pocket? Play-dough! I knew the session would be intensive and I wanted my students to have some fun. Besides, who doesn’t like play-dough?

Item Type:Website
Keywords:Learning development, playdough, active learning, creative pedagogies, PGT studies.
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Tasler, Dr Nathalie
Authors: Tasler, N.
Subjects:L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
College/School:University Services > Learning and Teaching Services Division
University Services > Student and Academic Services > Academic Services

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