Wade Goodridge
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Wade Goodridge is a prominent researcher in engineering education, with a focus on how students learn and problem-solve within design contexts. His work primarily explores self-regulated learning (SRL), task interpretation, and the cognitive strategies students employ during engineering design projects. Goodridge’s major contribution lies in characterizing how high school and college freshmen differ in their approaches to complex, open-ended design tasks. His most-cited study, “Pattern of Task Interpretation and Self-Regulated Learning Strategies of High School Students and College Freshmen during an Engineering Design Project” (2013, 25 citations), provides foundational insights into the developmental progression of SRL strategies, revealing that younger students often struggle with task interpretation and metacognitive monitoring compared to their college counterparts. This work has informed instructional design in pre-college and introductory engineering courses, emphasizing the need for scaffolded learning environments. Goodridge’s research bridges educational psychology and engineering pedagogy, offering practical frameworks for educators to foster deeper learning. His findings continue to shape curriculum development, making him a key voice in understanding how novice engineers transition from secondary to higher education.
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