Learning Engineering Toolkit

CHAPTER 3 Learning Engineering is Human-Centered

by Khanh-Phuong Thai, Scotty D. Craig, Jim Goodell, Jodi Lis, Jordan Richard Schoenherr, and Janet Kolodner

Learning engineering is a process and practice that applies the learning sciences using human-centered engineering design methodologies and data-informed decision-making to support learners and their development.

What's “human-centered” within learning engineering?

Human-centered engineering design means designing from the perspective of humans who will be interacting with implemented designs.¹ Learning engineers design from the perspective of the learners who will engage with designed products:

• What will keep learners engaged and motivated over time?
• What support do they need to ...