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Active learning and reflection in product development engineering education.
- Source :
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European Journal of Engineering Education . May2007, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p125-133. 9p. 1 Diagram. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Traditional engineering courses at tertiary level have been traditionally theory-based, supported by laboratory work, but there is now a world-wide trend towards project-based learning. In product development education, project-based learning is essential in order to integrate the disciplines of design, marketing and manufacturing towards the common goal of creating a new product. The process of development consists of a set of activities, tools and methods that are themselves evolving and improving with practice. A successful active learning course in product development education is presented in this paper as part of undergraduate engineering education, within the context of a fourth year course in New Zealand. The industry sponsored individual projects support active real-life learning and reflection. The paper presents ways in which active learning can be enhanced within the learning outcomes of a project-based paper. These methods can be adopted in educating engineering students of any discipline to better prepare them for their future careers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03043797
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Engineering Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24409837
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790601118705