School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho 5 novembro 2015 Como alinhar expectativas dos empregadores com a universidade: instrumentos Isabel M. Brás Pereira, Paulo Silva, M. Teresa Sena Esteves, Margarida M. Ribeiro, Anabela Guedes, Celina P. Leão, Filomena Soares Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto | Portugal Escola de Engenharia| Universidade do Minho | Portugal 5 novembro 2015, Guimarães, Portugal
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School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Como alinhar expectativas dos empregadores com a universidade:
instrumentos
Isabel M. Brás Pereira, Paulo Silva, M. Teresa Sena Esteves, Margarida M. Ribeiro, Anabela Guedes, Celina P. Leão, Filomena Soares
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto | Portugal Escola de Engenharia| Universidade do Minho | Portugal
5 novembro 2015, Guimarães, Portugal
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year
experience
Isabel M. Brás Pereira, Paulo Silva, M. Teresa Sena Esteves, Margarida M. Ribeiro, Anabela Guedes, Celina P. Leão, Filomena Soares
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto | Portugal Escola de Engenharia| Universidade do Minho | Portugal
7 - 9 October 2015, Porto, Portugal
TEEM’15 Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Outline
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks and Future Work
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Authors HEI, Country Title Results
Haag, S. et al (2006)
Fulton School of Engineering Arizona, USA
Assessing Engineering Internship Efficacy: Industry's Perception of Student Performance.
• overall satisfaction with engineering internship programs
• students correspond to the industry needs • good professionals working in teams
Omar, M.Z. et al (2008)
Kebangsaar University, Malaysia
Employers’ Evaluation On Attributes Obtained During Industrial Training
• good evaluation from the employers • positive feedback regarding student’s ability to carry
out instructions • negative feedback concerning leadership ability
Martins, M.J. et al (2014)
ISEC, FEUP, Military Academy, Portugal
Collaborative projects involving industry and academia to enhance electrical engineering education
Internship programs allow students: • to be integrated in the industrial environment • to apply the acquired knowledge • to work in a professional team
Alves, A. C. et al (2014)
U.M, Portugal Final year Lean projects: advantages for companies, students and academia
The companies generally benefit in an economic point of view and uncover new challenges and new ideas
Thongleka, S. et al (2013)
King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Australia
Stakeholders’ perspectives of a work-integrated learning program: The Chemical Engineering Practice School
The results highlight the technical competency, English proficiency, and good communication skills of the participant students
Similar studies
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
To verify
(from the companies supervisors’ viewpoints)
If students from 1st cycle Chemical Engineering of ISEP have the adequate skills to perform a one semester internship in a company
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Main goal of this study
Specific objectives
- to identify main difficulties / eases during internship
- to assess the importance of the internship for both student and employer
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
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2012/13 2013/14 2014/15
Total students
Internships
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Project/Internship : 1st Cycle Chemical Engineering, last (3rd) year Options : engineering project (plant design) or curricular internship
Number of
enrolled students and internships
Recent scenario
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Internship
• 4 to 5 months
• 4 days / week
• working schedule = to regular employees
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
4 other courses
mostly evening classes
reports, tests, team works…
Last semester of the study programme
professional commitment
diving in real working life
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
• Selection of internship working place - students’ search - CED support (previous partnerships, new contacts, ...) • Internship theme, plan & general objectives proposal: company Validation: CED • Selection of candidates - interview by the “employer” - academic grades - location (...)
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
• Course outcomes for the student
- development of personal and technical skills in what concerns the
work in a real organisation;
- planning work and meeting deadlines;
- executing well and in time proposed tasks;
- interpreting and discussing results;
- applying acquired knowledge;
- writing a final report clearly describing the work done and the
results obtained.
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
• Course outcomes for the company
Valuable help in many possible ways
- development of specific projects:
o new products research & development;
o validation / implementation of new analytical methods;
o industrial processes assessment and diagnosis
(...)
- collaboration in time consuming activities
o quality management systems development
o information updating
-collaboration in regular activities
(...)
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
• Work supervision and course assessment
Internship follow-up: o tutor in company + “dedicated” teacher in CED: regular meetings with student;
one or more meetings with company tutor o progress report o oral intermediate presentation
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Curricular Internship in Chemical Engineering Graduation (ISEP)
• Work supervision and course assessment
Final assessment
o student’s performance in the company (60%)
o written report (25%)
o oral presentation and discussion (15%)
10 ECTS in 180 ECTS
QUESTIONNAIRE
Fulfilled by the tutor in the company before the final presentation
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Material e Métodos
• QUESTIONÁRIO
• Informações complementares sobre a caracterização das empresas e dos
estudantes envolvidos
Cinco anos académicos (2009/10 to 2013/14)
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Material e Métodos
• DESCRIÇÂO do QUESTIONÁRIO Parte I: identificação do aluno, tutor/supervisor, empresa, tema do estágio,
duração e horário Parte II: 19 items | 4 grupos escala de avaliação – de 1 (muito fraco) a 6 (excelente) Parte III: duas questões de resposta aberta (permitir ao supervisor da
empresa indicar/salientar pontos específicos)
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Material e Métodos
• QUESTIONÁRIO – Parte II 1º Grupo: Características do Estudante relevantes para o desempenho
professional 1. assiduidade 2. pontualidade 3. responsabilidade 4. motivação e empenho 5. espírito de iniciativa 6. autonomia 7. desempenho geral
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Material e Métodos
• QUESTIONÁRIO – Parte II 2º Grupo: Competências técnicas relevantes para a integração profissional
1. Conhecimentos dos estudantes nas áreas científicas de base 2. Conhecimentos dos estudantes nas áreas específicas da
engenharia 3. Capacidade de aplicação dos conhecimentos ao trabalho
desenvolvido na Empresa 4. Capacidade de aprendizagem ao longo do trabalho 5. Capacidade para organizar o trabalho 6. Capacidade de síntese e de apresentação dos resultados 7. Capacidade de comunicação oral
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Material e Métodos
• QUESTIONÁRIO – Parte II 3º Grupo: Relacionamento com os pares
1. Qualidade das relações de trabalho com o orientador do Estágio 2. Qualidade das relações de trabalho com os colaboradores da Empresa
4º Grupo: Avaliação Global do Estágio
1. Importância do Estágio Curricular no percurso académico do estudante 2. Relevância da realização do Estágio para a Empresa 3. Disponibilidade da Empresa para a aceitação de Estágios do DEQ/ISEP no futuro
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• SAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION 102 students 39 companies
Material and Methodology
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• SAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION 102 students
Material and Methodology
5 academic years
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• SAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION 102 students
Material and Methodology
Gender
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• SAMPLE CHARACTERIZATION 102 students
Material and Methodology
Age
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
39 companies ...
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
1st group: Student’s characteristics relevant for professional integration
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Questionnaire results (Part 2)
Item Mean S.D
1.1 Attendance 5.38 0.96
1.2 Punctuality 5.58 0.79
1.3 Responsibility 5.22 0.77
1.4 Motivation and Commitment 5.07 0.82
1.5 Sense of initiative 4.64 0.94
1.6 Autonomy 4.73 0.87
1.7 Overall performance 4.94 0.82
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
2nd group: Student’s technical competences relevant for professional integration
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Questionnaire results (Part 2)
Item Mean S.D
2.1 Knowledge in basic scientific areas 4.36 0.79
2.2 Knowledge in specific areas of engineering
4.35 0.73
2.3 Ability to apply acquired knowledge 4.58 0.85
2.4 Learning skills during the internship 4.93 0.77
2.5 Ability to organize his/her own work 4.80 0.85
2.6 Ability to synthesis and presentation of results
4.60 0.84
2.7 Oral communication skills 4.64 0.89
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
3rd group: Student’s relationships with company peers
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Questionnaire results (Part 2)
Item Mean S.D
3.1 Quality of interpersonal relationships with the company supervisor
5.34 0.72
3.2 Quality of interpersonal relationships with the company supervisor
5.30 0.78
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
4th group: Global internship assessment
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Questionnaire results (Part 2)
Item Mean S.D
3.1 Internship importance in the student academic course
5.21 0.69
3.2 Internship relevance for the company
4.97 0.77
4.3 Availability of the company to accept the internships from ISEP in the future
5.30 0.76
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Students’ grades analysis
Grades from companies’ supervisors
17,30
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Students’ grades analysis
Final grades in the course Project/Internship
16,91
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Results and discussion
• Students’ grades analysis
Students final grades of First cycle graduation
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Final remarks and future work
• Objective: evaluate students performance in their 1st professional
experience, from the companies’ supervisors view points
• Study covering five academic years
• Students of the 3rd (last) year of 1st cycle in Chemical Engineering
102 students + 39 companies
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
Comentários Finais e Trabalho Futuro
• Os Supervisores das Empresas:
• atribuem uma boa classificação para o desempenho global (média: 4,93)
• afirmam que esta experiência é muito útil para a formação profissional
(média 5,21)
• demostram grande disponibilidade (5,30) para receber mais estudantes de
estágio do ISEP.
• Os estudantes obtêm elevadas avaliações em: capacidade de aprendizagem
durante o estágio (média: 4,93), pontualidade (média: 5,58), assiduidade
(média: 5,38) e relação com os pares (média: 5,30), mas com classificação mais
baixa relativamente ao conhecimento em áreas específicas de engenharia
(média: 4,35).
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• O estudo também mostra que cerca de 14% dos estudantes
permaneceram na empresa após o estágio e que há uma tendência
sustentada de serem os alunos a escolher o estágio curricular como o
trabalho final de graduação.
• Os resultados dos questionários mostram não esxitir uma diferença
estatisticamente significativa ao longo dos cinco anos considerados.
Comentários Finais e Trabalho Futuro
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• Como conclusão final: os estudantes têm as capacidades adequadas para
realizar um estágio de um semestre em uma empresa.
Comentários Finais e Trabalho Futuro
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
Introduction
Curricular Internship in Chemical Eng. Graduation (ISEP)
Material and Methodology
Results and Discussion
Final Remarks
• Este estudo em desenvolvimento
• Questionário semelhante está a ser desenvolvido para recolher as
percepções dos estudantes sobre os seus estágios
Comentários Finais e Trabalho Futuro
School of Engineering | University of Minho Internship Assessment from Company Supervisor’s viewpoints: a five-year experience
Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho
5 novembro 2015
TEEM’15 Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality
Thank you
Isabel M. Brás Pereira, Paulo Silva, M. Teresa Sena Esteves, Margarida M. Ribeiro, Anabela Guedes, Celina P. Leão, Filomena Soares
The authors thank the Research Centre CIETI (Centro de Inovação em Engenharia e Tecnologia Industrial) and FCT – Fundaçao para a Ciência e Tecnologia in the scope of the project OE/EEI/UI0319/2013 for all the support provided.
