Do We Unwittingly Exclude Students? A Case Study To Evaluate An Engineering Test For Inclusivity.

Authors

Sofie CRAPS, KU Leuven, BelgiumFollow
Mieke CANNAERTS, KU Leuven, BelgiumFollow
Greet LANGIE, KU Leuven, BelgiumFollow

Document Type

Conference Paper

Abstract

Engineering stereotypes can hinder different groups to identify with and choose for engineering. The stereotypical image, often characterised as male, white and harsh technical oriented, can negatively impact students’ perception of engineering as a field to which they can belong. Recently, PREFER tests were designed to increase students’ awareness of the different roles an engineer can take on and of the importance of professional competencies in engineering. Research indicated that the tests were gendersensitive, meaning that females had other role preferences than males. These results inspired a follow up project to investigate how the tests can be used as instruments to increase attractiveness and retention in engineering.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/VWAZ-SZ56

Recommended Citation

Craps, S., Cannaerts, M., & Langie, G. (2023). Do We Unwittingly Exclude Students? A Case Study To Evaluate An Engineering Test For Inclusivity. European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI). DOI: 10.21427/VWAZ-SZ56

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