The development of a simulation engineering game to teach problem solving skills and team dynamics
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Paper/Presentation Title | The development of a simulation engineering game to teach problem solving skills and team dynamics |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Pather, Selvan (Author) and Aravinthan, Thiru (Author) |
Editors | Doyle, Susan and Mannis, Adam |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2006 International Conference on Innovation, Good Practice and Research in Engineering Education |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2006 |
Place of Publication | Liverpool, UK |
ISBN | 1905788118 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.ee2006.info/proceedings.html |
Conference/Event | Engineering Education 2006 (EE2006) |
Event Details | Engineering Education 2006 (EE2006) Event Date 24 to end of 26 Jul 2006 Event Location Liverpool, United Kingdom |
Abstract | Simulation technologies have become the corner stone of many training programs, from simple game–playing scenarios to totally immersive virtual reality simulators. However, many of these simple teaching aides merely tend to develop the manual dexterity of the learner. The game described in this paper develops the learner’s problem-solving skills and teamwork. The game under development is based on a simulated production line, constructing structures with Lego blocks. The game has three discrete phases; each with a briefing session, a production “run” and a debriefing session. It encourages observation and discussion of possible improvements required to increase productivity. This is achieved by the learning of good team interaction and the application of different problem-solving techniques. Initial feedback from students reveals that the simulated game provides a better method of observing the importance of team dynamics and the honing of problem solving skills. |
Keywords | problem solving, simulation game, team dynamics |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390402. Education assessment and evaluation |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
Department of Agricultural, Civil and Environmental Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y166/the-development-of-a-simulation-engineering-game-to-teach-problem-solving-skills-and-team-dynamics
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