Multidimensional quantitative analysis of 360-degree feedback surveyed in practical industrial engineering sessions

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https://doi.org/10.30827/relieve.v29i1.25356

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Survey, satisfaction, confirmatory factor analysis, industrial engineering

Abstract

Initiative and proactiveness shown by students during engineering lectures is usually very limited. However, students usually show high levels of interest in practical laboratory sessions. In order to address increasing dropout from engineering courses, as well as decreased enrollment, the present study aims to quantitatively analyze the impact of a 360-degree feedback survey for evaluating practical sessions. Analysis was conducted overall and as a function of industrial engineering students. Several objectives are intended to be achieved. Firstly, the study aimed to engage students in the evaluation process and, secondly, identify satisfaction with 360-degree feedback as a function of different groupings, whilst, at the same time, gathering opinions about the fairness of evaluation. To this end, a methodology based on the application of 360-degree feedback was applied and a 23-question survey was administered. The following three stages were followed for the 360-degree feedback evaluation process: co- (between students), self- (the student themself) and hetero-evaluation (lecturer). Initially, a questionnaire was designed and validated using confirmatory factor analysis. Responses were analyzed as a function of 4 groups: module (one first- and one third-year module), evaluation type, sex (male or female) and degree level (BSc or MSc). The most appropriate weighting to be applied to each evaluation in order to produce a final overall score was also analysed. This suggested optimal values ​​of 50%, 30% and 20% for the hetero-, co- and self-evaluations, respectively. Additionally, outcomes revealed a high degree of satisfaction for all analysed groupings and high level of maturity in participating students.

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Francisco Javier Granados Ortiz, University of Almería

Ramón y Cajal research fellow in the Department of Engineering, University of Almería (Spain). Industrial engineer awarded by the University of Málaga and PhD in Computing and Mathematical Sciences awarded by the University of Greenwich (UK) in 2017. He was Marie Curie Fellow within the European project FP7 AeroTraNet2 project, where he worked together with 9 prestigious institutions across Europe from both industry and academia. After this project, he worked as Data Scientist in industry for three and a half years. In 2020 he joined to University of Malaga as research engineer and PAIDI (Andalusian Plan for Research, Development and Innovation) postdoctoral fellow and he currently holds a Ramón y Cajal excellence research fellow at the University of Almería (Spain). He has published several research papers in renowned journals (20+ publications as first author), carried out research stays in 8 different research institutions, developed academic activities (teaching in Engineering schools, invited lecturer in University of Málaga), and attended many conferences worldwide (25+ presentations). He has participated in two education projects and he is accredited as lecturer and senior lecturer by ANECA.

Ana Isabel Gómez Merino, University of Málaga

Professor (CEU) in the Department of Applied Physics II, University of Malaga (Spain). PhD in Physical Sciences from the University of Granada. Member of the Royal Spanish Physics Society. She has worked on Educational Innovation Projects, delving into aspects related to the use of ICT Technologies in Physics learning, the influence of tutorials on the teaching-learning process, women in Engineering, interdisciplinary coordination and interactive evaluation. She has made stays at the Universities of Skövde (Sweden) and Albuquerque (USA), the latter with the ISTEC group (Ibero-American Science and Technology Education Consortium).

Jesús Javier Jiménez Galea, University of Málaga

Interim Substitute Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Materials and Fabrication, University of Malaga (Spain). PhD at University of Malaga in Mechatronic Engineering. Industrial Technical Engineer specializing in Mechanics, Technical Engineer in Industrial Design, University Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, University Master's Degree in Educational Innovation and Knowledge Management from the University of Malaga. Membership of the Quality Assurance Commission of the Doctoral Program in Mechatronic Engineering. Researcher at PIE17-165, at PIE19-032 and at PIE22-094. Membership of the PAIDI FQM231 group. Coordinator of various courses at the General Foundation of the University of Malaga (FGUMA). Collaborator in 2016 in "Las 101 mañanas" of the 101tv network. From 2016 to the present, he is a teacher and researcher as an Interim Substitute Professor at the School of Industrial Engineering of the University of Malaga.

Isidro María Santos Raez, University of Málaga

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, University of Malaga (Spain). Professor of Secondary Education in the specialty of Organization and Processes in Vehicle Maintenance, Andalusia Government. Assistant Professor, in the Area of Thermal Machines and Engines, at the School of Industrial Engineering, University of Malaga. PhD Industrial Engineer, Technical Industrial Engineer from the Polytechnic University School and Engineer in Industrial Organization from the Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering, University of Malaga. Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude and Higher Technician in Occupational Risk Prevention. Researcher in Teaching Innovation Projects related to multidisciplinary, horizontal and vertical coordination, peer evaluation and use of ICT technologies. Co-author of scientific articles in the field of heat engines, nanofluids and teaching methodologies.

Juan Jesús Fernández Lozano, University of Málaga

Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation, University of Málaga (Spain). J.J. Fernández-Lozano obtained the Master and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Málaga, in 1997 and 2002, respectively. From 2004 to 2012, he was Vice-Director of the School of Industrial Engineering of the University of Malaga, and Director, from 2012 to 2016. He has participated in the design and implementation of new bachelor's and master's degrees in accordance with the European Higher Education Area. In 1998 he joined the Robotics and Mechatronics Group. Since 2009 he is Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation. Besides innovation in higher education, his main research interests include applications of robotics, mechatronics and intelligent control to different fields, from intelligent vehicles to industrial applications or emergency missions. In addition to his activity as PI and Researcher for publicly funded research projects, he collaborates regularly with different private companies. As a result of these activities, in addition to authoring articles in journals and conferences, he has filed 11 patents, seven of which have been transferred to industry.

Jesus Manuel Gómez de Gabriel, University of Málaga

Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation, University of Málaga (Spain). Ph.D. In Computer Engineering from the University of Malaga (1999) Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation. He has researched on mobile robotics, surgical robotics, and engineering education. He is currently developing his research on the physical interaction between robots and humans. He has made stays and collaborates as a reviewer and guest editor of international journals. Co-director of four doctoral theses on various forms of interaction between robots and humans. Principal Investigator of two research projects with National Funds and others of a regional and local nature. Has been a leader of four Innovation Research Projects and participated in international summer courses.

Joaquín Ortega Casanova, University of Málaga

Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, University of Malaga (Spain). Industrial Engineer awarded by the University of Málaga, becoming part of the first group of students of the former School of Industrial Engineering (1990-1995). After that, he was an FPI (Research Staff Training program grants) fellow associated with a Spanish Government Project (1996-1999) and defended the PhD Thesis in the field of Fluid Mechanics at the University of Malaga in 2000. He was Assistant Professor from 1999 to 2003, Associate Professor from 2003 to 2021 and Full Professor from March, 2021. He is currently Academic Coordinator of the Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering from 2012 at the University of Malaga. He has completed two pre-doctoral stays at the Arizona State University (Az, USA), and different post-doc stays at the University of Greenwich (London, UK) and the University of Porto (Porto, Portugal). He was Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Technology Transfer from 2018 to 2020, and since then, he is Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Infrastructures at the University of Malaga.

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2023-06-29

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Granados Ortiz, F. J., Gómez Merino, A. I., Jiménez Galea, J. J., Santos Raez, I. M., Fernández Lozano, J. J., Gómez de Gabriel, J. M., & Ortega Casanova, J. (2023). Multidimensional quantitative analysis of 360-degree feedback surveyed in practical industrial engineering sessions. RELIEVE – Electronic Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.30827/relieve.v29i1.25356

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