Exploring the Relationships between SRL and Design Behaviors in a Computer-Assisted Engineering Design Learning Environment

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Abstract

Engineering education is progressively integrating simulation-based learning environments to enhance students' design competencies and problem-solving skills. These digital platforms offer authentic, hands-on experiences that mirror real-world engineering practices. However, there remains a limited understanding of how students self-regulate their design behaviors within these environments. This gap is especially critical as modern engineering increasingly depends on sophisticated computational tools for managing complex and interdisciplinary design challenges. This study investigated students’ self-regulation among engineering students engaged in a simulation-based design task. We examined students’ Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) profiles, identified distinct clusters, and explored how students of different SRL profiles conduct engineering design.

Authors

• Jacqueline Tan, Western Washington University

• Juan Zheng, Lehigh University

• Hanxiang Du, Western Washington University