Cynthia J Finelli
Biographic Data
| ID | 9256196 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cynthia J Finelli |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cynthia J |
| FAMILY NAME | Finelli |
| SIGNATURE | FINELLI C J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Michigan |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9148-1492 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Implementing a Sociotechnical Module on Conflict Minerals in a Large “Introduction to Circuits” Course
Engineers are often faced with complex problems that require both technical and social expertise. However, typical engineering curricula teach technical skills in isolation, without introducing social issues. To address this gap, we implemented a sociotechnical module that linked the circuits topic of capacitors with the social issue of conflict minerals in a single class session of a large “Introduction to Circuits” course. Using a midterm stude…
The Role of College Experiences in Students’ Academic Success for Students With and Without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The relations between students' belongingness, self-efficacy, and response to active learning in science, math, and engineering classes
Despite numerous benefits, students do not always respond positively and engage in active learning in STEM courses. Understanding the factors that influence how students’ respond to active learning is important to devising interventions that support their learning, especially for students from historically underrepresented groups. This study examines the influence of students’ belongingness and self-efficacy on their affective and behavioural res…
Conceptual Understanding of Signals and Systems in Senior Undergraduate Students
Contribution: This article proposes a new definition of conceptual understanding (CU) specific to engineering. It then measures CU of signals and systems (S&S) in senior undergraduate students and describes how students approach conceptual problems. Background: Previous studies across multiple engineering subjects show students have low CU at the end of courses. However, little is known about CU semesters after a course. Research Questions: What …
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
How a Flexible Classroom Affords Active Learning in Electrical Engineering
Contribution: This paper presents evidence demonstrating ways in which flexible classrooms (which have movable tables and chairs that can be rearranged into different layouts) afford active learning. It highlights the quantitative increase in active learning that occurs for one instructor and discusses how the affordances of the flexible classroom support qualitatively better instructor-student and student-peer interaction during active learning.…
An instrument for assessing the effectiveness of the circuits curriculum in an electrical engineering program
This paper discusses an instrument developed and used at Kettering University (USA) to assess learning and retention of circuit topics in an undergraduate electrical engineering program. The instrument is composed of two separate skills assessment tests. The first test covers material that should be learned in prerequisite courses. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and is administered during the first week of the first circuits course (…
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An instrument for assessing the effectiveness of the circuits curriculum in an electrical engineering program
This paper discusses an instrument developed and used at Kettering University (USA) to assess learning and retention of circuit topics in an undergraduate electrical engineering program. The instrument is composed of two separate skills assessment tests. The first test covers material that should be learned in prerequisite courses. It consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and is administered during the first week of the first circuits course (…
How a Flexible Classroom Affords Active Learning in Electrical Engineering
Contribution: This paper presents evidence demonstrating ways in which flexible classrooms (which have movable tables and chairs that can be rearranged into different layouts) afford active learning. It highlights the quantitative increase in active learning that occurs for one instructor and discusses how the affordances of the flexible classroom support qualitatively better instructor-student and student-peer interaction during active learning.…
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
IEEE Transactions on Education publication information
The relations between students' belongingness, self-efficacy, and response to active learning in science, math, and engineering classes
Despite numerous benefits, students do not always respond positively and engage in active learning in STEM courses. Understanding the factors that influence how students’ respond to active learning is important to devising interventions that support their learning, especially for students from historically underrepresented groups. This study examines the influence of students’ belongingness and self-efficacy on their affective and behavioural res…
Conceptual Understanding of Signals and Systems in Senior Undergraduate Students
Contribution: This article proposes a new definition of conceptual understanding (CU) specific to engineering. It then measures CU of signals and systems (S&S) in senior undergraduate students and describes how students approach conceptual problems. Background: Previous studies across multiple engineering subjects show students have low CU at the end of courses. However, little is known about CU semesters after a course. Research Questions: What …
Implementing a Sociotechnical Module on Conflict Minerals in a Large “Introduction to Circuits” Course
Engineers are often faced with complex problems that require both technical and social expertise. However, typical engineering curricula teach technical skills in isolation, without introducing social issues. To address this gap, we implemented a sociotechnical module that linked the circuits topic of capacitors with the social issue of conflict minerals in a single class session of a large “Introduction to Circuits” course. Using a midterm stude…
The Role of College Experiences in Students’ Academic Success for Students With and Without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Computer Science (6 works) · Experimental Learning in Engineering (4 works) · Mathematics education (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Data science (3 works) · Diverse Education Studies and Reforms (3 works) · Education and Technology Integration (3 works) · Education Methods and Practices (3 works) · Information retrieval (3 works) · Innovative Teaching Methods (3 works)