Centre for Research in Engineering Education
(CREE)
The Centre for Research in Engineering Education
(CREE) was established in the former Faculty of Engineering at UCT in 1996, with
the approval of its constitution by the University Research
Committee. The aim of
CREE has been to establish and promote engineering education as a research
field both at UCT and in the broader academic community. The focus has since been
extended to include science and related disciplines as a need to promote
education research in these areas was identified. CREE is regarded as a key
player in the promotion of engineering education research and development
across the whole country.
Objectives
1.
To
promote research that informs the development of the learning environment
and educational process in engineering, science and related disciplines, in
order to improve student learning and graduation rates, with specific
reference to issues of race, gender and disadvantage;
2.
To
build the capacity of academic staff to undertake educational research in
engineering and related disciplines, as well as to implement the results of
such research;
3.
To
disseminate the results of educational research in engineering, science and
related disciplines through publications, seminars and conferences; and
4. To
promote co-operation in education in engineering, science and related
disciplines regionally, nationally and internationally.
Since 2008, Dr Brandon Reed of the Mechanical
Engineering Department at UCT has taken up directorship of CREE. The Director is assisted in
running CREE by the Management Committee of Core Members which meets three
or four times a year.
Contact
us
Centre for Research In Engineering Education (CREE)
University of Cape Town
Private Bag, Rondebosch, 7701
Tel: (021) 650 4791
Fax: (021) 650 5501
e-Mail: zulpha.geyer@uct.ac.za
CREE Membership Form
Location
New Chemical
Engineering Building,
Corner of Ring Road and South lane,
Upper Campus,
University of Cape Town
South Africa
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