Exploring analytical frameworks to investigate power dynamics in collaborative learning in engineering education

S. I.Cruz Moreno, S. Chance

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Abstract

Previous research has examined patterns in women's team interactions within collaborative learning environments, highlighting potential barriers that hinder their full participation. This paper explores two analytical frameworks that could be beneficial in investigating power dynamics in such settings. Through a narrative literature review, we establish links between individuals' experiences and broader social or institutional practices, revealing underlying discourses and power relations. We identify a lack of evidence regarding discourses shaping attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate power inequities. Awareness of these dynamics could facilitate the provision of support and empathy to a more diverse group of students in engineering education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSEFI 2024 - 52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering, Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationEducating Responsible Engineers
EditorsJessica Dehler Zufferey, Greet Langie, Roland Tormey, Balazs Vince Nagy
PublisherEuropean Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)
Pages1315-1326
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9782873520274
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering: Educating Responsible Engineers, SEFI 2024 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 2 Sep 20245 Sep 2024

Publication series

NameSEFI 2024 - 52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering, Proceedings: Educating Responsible Engineers

Conference

Conference52nd Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering: Educating Responsible Engineers, SEFI 2024
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period2/09/245/09/24

Keywords

  • collaborative learning
  • gender
  • phenomenology
  • power dynamics

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