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Socialization Experiences Resulting from Doctoral Engineering Teaching Assistantships

Irene B. MenaView further author information
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Heidi A. Diefes-DuxView further author information
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Brenda M. CapobiancoView further author information
Pages 189-212 | Published online: 31 Oct 2016
 
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore and characterize the types of socialization experiences that result from engineering teaching assistantships. Using situated learning and communities of practice as the theoretical framework, this study highlights the experiences of 28 engineering doctoral students who worked as engineering teaching assistants.

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Notes on contributors

Irene B. Mena

Irene B. Mena is a postdoctoral scholar at the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, Pennsylvania State University; [email protected].

Heidi A. Diefes-Dux

Heidi A. Diefes-Dux is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University; [email protected].

Brenda M. Capobianco

Brenda M. Capobianco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and an Associate Professor (courtesy faculty) in the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University; [email protected].

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