This article proposes an interconnected framework, Ways of thinking in STEM-based
Problem Solving, which addresses cognitive processes that facilitate learning, problem …

Background Multiple reports call for new ways of thinking to address challenges facing
engineering education in the coming decades. Adopting these approaches first requires …

Reform documents advocate for innovative pedagogical strategies to enhance student
learning. A key innovation is the integration of science and engineering practices through …

Investigating students' thinking in classroom tasks, particularly in science and engineering,
is essential for improving educational practices and advancing student learning. In this …

Computer Programming (CP) is difficult to teach and learn. Many students who enroll in CP
courses have difficulty learning to program, as they have deficits in problem-solving skills …

Computational Thinking (CT) is a transversal ability to solve problems in any area, is crucial
for Computer Programming. We believe that CT skills should be developed and encouraged …

Taking a future-oriented approach, this book addresses students' ways of thinking in STEM-
based problem solving. It provides a rich set of chapters that explore how we can advance …

Educating engineering students for sustainable development and environmental
stewardship is an important preparatory foundation for addressing global complex problems …

University education across history and contexts aimed for a myriad of purposes, from the
advancement of knowledge to educating citizens and contributing to the social good. With …

Strategic thinking is a method for solving strategic problems that integrates with rational
approaches and converges with the development of creative processes and diverse ideas …