About Humanizing Signals and Systems: A Reflective Account
| Authors | Huff, James L. |
|---|---|
| Date | 2015 |
| Conference | 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 26.866.1-26.866.15 |
| ISBN | 978-0-692-50180-1 |
| URL | https://peer.asee.org/humanizing-signals-and-systems-a-reflective-account |
Type: Conference Paper
Abstract
In this paper, I authentically and reflectively depict my journey as an engineering educator delving in the challenge of integrating technical content of a continuous-time signals and systems class with the social, value-laden realities that encompass such concepts. I refer to this particular challenge as humanizing the technical content of signals and systems. Specifically, I describe the signals and systems course and how I structured content and assessment plans to create space for human values. Additionally, I critically examine how some barriers that worked against my efforts. Finally, I share practical strategies and lessons learned for cultivating integrative ways of thinking about engineering science concepts.