Problem based learning for distance education students of engineering and surveying
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Paper/Presentation Title | Problem based learning for distance education students of engineering and surveying |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Brodie, Lyn |
Editors | Zehner, Robert and Reidsema, Carl |
Journal or Proceedings Title | ConnectED 2007: International Conference on Design Education |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2007 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISBN | 9780646481470 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.connected2007.com.au |
Conference/Event | ConnectED 2007: International Conference on Design Education |
Event Details | ConnectED 2007: International Conference on Design Education Event Date 09 to end of 12 Jul 2007 Event Location Sydney, Australia |
Abstract | [Abstract}]: Reviews of engineering education have highlighted the need for an improvement in student’s teamwork, communication, problem solving and life long learning skills. In addition, In 2001 the USQ Faculty of Engineering and Surveying introduced a strand of four PBL courses. The unique aspect of our courses is that 75% of our student cohort are distance education students, studying across Australia and the world. We have successfully delivered 8 offers of the course on-campus and 12 offers to distance students. Students work in multidisciplinary teams to solve open ended complex engineering problems, identifying and meeting individual learning goals in the process. The majority of these teams do not meet face to face but conduct all team communication, problem solving and assessments using electronic communication media. This paper discusses the implementation of the course for a diverse cohort of students including assessment strategies. It gives the results of surveys investigating student learning and attitudes to the new teaching methodology. Results indicate that initially there is significant resistance to PBL from both staff and students. However, a majority of students believe it has significantly improved their communication, problem solving and teamwork skills. |
Keywords | Problem Based Learning, PBL, distance education, virtual teams, higher education research |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390402. Education assessment and evaluation |
Public Notes | Made live 9/1/2008 when no response recvd to copyright permission inquiry.URl not operational 27/2/12 HH |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9y28z/problem-based-learning-for-distance-education-students-of-engineering-and-surveying
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