Imane ZERGOUT1, Zineb AIT HADDOUCHANE2, Soumia BAKKALI3, and Souad AJANA4
1 Département Génie Mécanique, Université Hassan II / ENSEM, Casablanca, Morocco
2 Département Génie Mécanique, Université Hassan II / ENSEM, Casablanca, Morocco
3 Département Génie Electrique, Université Hassan II / ENSEM, Casablanca, Morocco
4 Département Génie Mécanique, Université Hassan II / ENSEM, Casablanca, Morocco
Original language: English
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Abstract
Engineers are recognized as key players in the development of innovative projects thanks to their professional experience and their training. However, in some growing countries such as Morocco, involving innovation in engineering education is poorly integrated within engineering training curricula. In this study, we propose an innovation process model proper to the design and realization of innovative projects within engineering schools, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering. Our modeling approach is based on systems engineering. Experiments were conducted in the mechanical engineering department of an engineering school in Morocco to implement the proposed model in student projects. The students were guided to implement the proposed process and deploy innovative methods, then a quantitative assessment that considered their innovativeness and adherence to the innovation process was led. The innovativeness of the projects was assessed based on international patterning criteria, and an assessment system was used to analyze the level of compliance of the demonstration projects with the steps and support means and methods of the model’s process. The findings of the study enabled us to improve our model of the innovation process by including methodologies and instruments personalized to the environment of engineering schools and based on a technological approach that emphasizes interdisciplinary theoretical and methodological contributions. The current study enabled us to confirm that an innovative project carried out within an environment characterized by the interaction and management of a set of material and human resources and methods and engineering skills can help to boost innovation in engineering education.
Author Keywords: action research, creativity, project based learning, modeling, innovation.
