Lecturer Ruppin Academic Center Israel
Dr. Aziz Shekh-Abed is a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ruppin Academic Center. With a profound dedication to enhancing engineering education, his expertise lies in systems thinking, abstract thinking, and project-based learning methodologies.
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Education 🎓
- BScTE. in Technology Education from Tel Aviv University, Israel (2001)
- MA in Education from Tel Aviv University, Israel (2006)
- Ph.D. in Education in Science and Technology from Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (2020)
Experience 🧑🏫
- Lecturer (Tenure Position) at Ruppin Academic Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Oct 2021-Present)
- Adjunct Lecturer at Holon Institute of Technology, Instructional Technology Faculty (Feb 2020-June 2021)
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Shekh-Abed’s research interests encompass systems thinking, abstract thinking, and the application of project-based learning in engineering education. He is particularly focused on the educational challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Awards 🏆
- PhD Scholarship (2016–2020)
- Letters of appreciation from school principals for mentoring prize-winning 12th graders in project competitions.
Publications 📚
- Gero, A., Shekh-Abed, A., and Hazzan, O. (2021). Interrelations between systems thinking and abstract thinking: the case of high-school electronics students. European Journal of Engineering Education, 46(5), 735-749. Link
- Shekh-Abed, A., Hazzan, O., & Gero, A. (2021). Promoting systems thinking and abstract thinking in high-school electronics students: Integration of Dedicated Tasks into Project-Based Learning. International Journal of Engineering Education, 37(4), 1080-1089. Link
- Shekh-Abed, A., Barakat, N. (2022). Challenges and opportunities for higher engineering education during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Engineering Education, 38(2), 393-407. Link
- Shekh-Abed, A., Barakat, N. (2023). Challenges to Systems Thinking and Abstract Thinking Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Engineering Education, 39(1), 48-54. Link
- Shekh-Abed, A., Stav-Satuby, Y. (2023). Relationships between Reflection Ability and Learning Performance of junior electronics engineering students. International Journal of Engineering Education, 39(3), 604-611. Link
- Shekh-Abed, (2024). Metacognitive self-knowledge and cognitive skills in project-based learning of high school electronics students. European Journal of Engineering Education. Link