Appendix A: Post-Design Task Reflection Tools

The post-design task reflection tools shown below were implemented one week after

elementary PSTs’ participation in the following two engineering design tasks within their science

methods course: 1) lifeguard chair; 2) candy bag.

Lifeguard Chair

EDCI 36500- Reflection Questions

The purpose of this reflection is to learn more about how you relate to or identify with the
engineering design process and design tasks. Please complete all questions and make sure you
address each part of each question.

1. Take a moment to reflect on the lifeguard chair design task that you were recently able to
complete during the past two classes. How does this task relate to you personally as a
student? As a future elementary teacher?

2. In your opinion, how did you feel about engaging in the design process? How important
was the engineering design process to being able to complete this task? Please explain
why you feel this way.

3. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being unconfident and 10 being extremely confident) how

confident did you feel about your ability to complete this task?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Why did you feel this way?

4. Do you see value in using this design task in your future classroom? Why or why not?
Candy bag
EDCI 36500- Post-Design Task Reflection
The purpose of this reflection is to learn more about how you relate to or identify with the
engineering design process and design tasks. Please complete all questions and make sure you
address each part of each question.

1. Take a moment to reflect on the candy bag design task that you recently completed last
week. How does this task relate to you personally as a student? As a future elementary
teacher?

2. In your opinion, how did you feel about engaging in the design process? How important
was the engineering design process to being able to complete this task? Please explain
why you feel this way.

3. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being unconfident and 10 being extremely confident) how

confident did you feel about your ability to complete this task?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Why did you feel this way?

4. Do you see value in using this design task in your future classroom? Why or why not?