Project-based learning in an engineering-design course – developing mechanical- engineering graduates for the world of work

Kuppuswamy, Ramesh; Mhakure, Duncan

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2020.02.215

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“…Researchers have discovered that studying with the support of MR technology can significantly improve the student's abilities in geometric analysis and creativity [25]. However, the learning theories on design are often not considered by developers of VR and AR applications, which makes it difficult to incorporate them in the study process [26,27].…”

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VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

2021

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The study aims to explore the usefulness of existing VR 3D modelling tools for use in mechanical engineering. Previous studies have investigated the use of VR 3D modelling tools in conceptual phases of the product development process. Our objective was to find out if VR tools are useful in creating advanced freeform CAD models that are part of the embodiment design phase in the context of mechanical design science. Two studies were conducted. In the preliminary study, the group of participants modelled a 3D part in a standard desktop CAD application, which provided information about the key characteristics that must be satisfied to obtain a solid model from a surface model. In the research study conducted with a focus group of participants, who were firstly trained in the use of VR, the same part was modelled using a VR headset. The results were analysed and the fulfilment of key characteristics in the use of VR was evaluated. It was found that using VR tools provides a fast way to create complex part geometries, however, it has certain drawbacks. Finally, the ease of use and specific features of the VR technology were discussed.

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VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

2021

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“…Learners explore problems in groups and learn to apply and organize knowledge through data collection and discussion to develop their understanding of the knowledge and their ability to apply the knowledge to practical work [26]. PBL is an effective pedagogy in engineering education, as most engineering jobs entail design and practice [27]. PBL has six features, including driving questions, learning goals, participation in education activities, collaboration among students, the use of scaffolding technologies and the creation of tangible artifacts [11], among which the last one is crucial and distinguishes PBL from other education pedagogies [28].…”

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Development of Landscape Architecture Design Students’ Pro-Environmental Awareness by Project-Based Learning

Wang

2022

Sustainability

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With a rapid pace of urbanization, urban environment problems have affected large numbers of people and aroused widespread concern. Landscape architecture design helps improve the welfare of urban residents and ecological function of urban green spaces. Course-based influence of college students majoring in landscape architecture is an efficient way to prepare future landscape architects with environmental awareness. This research applied project-based learning (PBL) and zone of proximal development (ZPD) in the landscape architecture design course, and developed the investigation–design–construction PBL modules of the course. The experimental group, 57 college juniors majoring in landscape architecture, received PBL education while learning the course. At the end of the course, a questionnaire was answered by the junior students and the control group, which comprised 60 senior students who received no PBL instruction while learning the same course in the third year. The results indicate that the PBL approach was well accepted by 90% of the experimental group, who were 17.37% more likely to employ pro-environmental design methods in their future work than the control group. It was also found that employing the PBL approach in the landscape architecture design course had a positive influence upon students’ pro-environmental values, knowledge and attitudes.

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“…This is because students are looking for their own answers to questions which arise by being provided with signs from educators. Indeed, the results of research (Kuppuswamy & Mhakure, 2020) find the fact that project based learning allows for quality project outputs or results from students. De Porter, et al (Jajang Bayu Kelana et al, 2019) also reveal that a person can learn 50% of what is heard and seen, can learn 70% of what is discussed, can learn 80% of what is experienced himself, can learn 95% of what is taught to others.…”

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Project Based Learning: Best Practice and Optimalizing Students’ Creativity of Teacher Training for Islamic Elementary School

Fatmawati¹,

Zulyanty²

2022

jip

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Project based learning can organize students have sense-making in every learning process. In fact, it is also a support for a project or assignment from each learning unit completed by students and makes the project or task more focused. This study describes the best practices of project based learning and optimizing student creativity of islamic elementary School or elementary school teacher training program. This research applies experimental research with One-shot Case Study design. Students of Teacher Ttaining for Islamic elementary school State Islamic University of Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi are the subjects or samples studied in this study. The application of the project based learning method is done by making products from science learning materials. The results of student work in the form of menu presentations and reports. Product presentations by students are reviewed and used as a measure of students' creative thinking level in creating balanced menus. The instrument used is a product observation sheet. The data is analyzed based on the creative thinking scale which is used as a value in the creative design process of a project. The results of the study also found that the use of project based learning can optimize student creativity which is in the very high category. Even during presentations, students are able to develop their ideas in their own and simpler language so that they are clear and easy to understand. Another impact of the implication or application of the project-based learning model is that students become active and creative, both when looking for ideas and conveying those ideas.

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Project-based learning in an engineering-design course – developing mechanical- engineering graduates for the world of work

Cited by 43 publications

References 13 publications

VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

VR as a 3D Modelling Tool in Engineering Design Applications

Development of Landscape Architecture Design Students’ Pro-Environmental Awareness by Project-Based Learning

Project Based Learning: Best Practice and Optimalizing Students’ Creativity of Teacher Training for Islamic Elementary School

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