Program Reflective Engineer
We aim for meaningful reflection in education, where students and lecturers learn to relate their inner perspective to other perspectives, other people, the environment, external incentives and goals. Reflection is not just a thought experiment, it is applied in practice. It needs to be trained, by being confronted with (situated) examples and offering the space and support to be guided through them.
TU Delft Vision on Teaching & Learning 2024-2030
Teaching & Learning 2024-2030
Reflection in Engineering Education
Reflection can mean different things can have different definitions, in different fields of application, in different contexts. It involves abstract connections and perspective-taking, and is often associated with dealing with emotions and vulnerability.
Context Specific
Relevant & necessary step,Not as afterthought,
Tailor made,
Context factors (practical and cultural)
Multiple perspectives
To explore other perspectives, other truths, and novel ways
Experiential
Not knowledge about reflectionExperience impact
Going out of comfort zone in a (socially) safe way
Impact
Perspective influence how we relate and influence the world.Deeper relfection through dialogue betwee the inside perspective and outside perspective (and inside the inside perspective).
It causes, or is able to cause, change: small (e.g., insight), or big (e.g., behavioral change).
Dialogue
Actual | Fictional dialogueWith peers | supervisors
Fictive characters | Books | Movies | ...
“I have become more confident in asking for help, and learned to be less afraid of interacting with people in a higher position than me.”
Student, RISBO Survey Reflective Engineer 2024
"RISBO Survey Reflective Engineer 2024"
Reflective Engineer Program
Tools & Education
Context specific, for teachers to learn from and use themselves
Training
For (new) teachers, mentors, teacher trainers, specific roles or goals, ...
Systemic innovation
Feasible and durable innovations, awareness redesign
Disseminating Knowledge
papers, workshops, talks, researchGet in Touch
Looking to enhance your education through thoughtful reflection?
We can assist with everything from tackling the basics of reflection in a course to comprehensive curriculum revision, whether you're working with an existing format or starting from scratch.
“Reflection felt like something I had to add, but I now see how it can make students think differently and possibly more deeply about the content.”
Researcher-Lecturer, RISBO Survey Reflective Engineer 2024
"RISBO Survey Reflective Engineer 2024"
