Development Of Learning Objectives For An Undergraduate Electrical Discharge Machining Technology Course Using The Delphi Technique

Abstract

The purpose of this Delphi study was to develop comprehensive learning objectives that support undergraduates' acquisition of knowledge and skills of the Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) processes and procedures. This study reflects learning objectives created for EDM. The learning objectives were derived by utilizing a panel of experts from academia and industry involved with EDM. The results of this study are intended for use when creating an instructional module for undergraduate machining studies.

A panel of experts was chosen through recommendations from members of an engineering and technology listserv. Two successive rounds of Delphi instruments were utilized to complete a comprehensive list of very necessary and extremely necessary learning objectives. These learning objectives are recommended by the panel of experts for use in an undergraduate level EDM course.

While the Delphi method was a successful tool in compiling these learning objectives, the researcher has made recommendations for further research in this area.

Date of Award	2009
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	David W Melton (Supervisor)