Technology Project Learning Versus Lab Experimentation

Waks, Shlomo; Sabag, Nissim

doi:10.1023/b:jost.0000045460.06506.43

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“…Others claim that retention can be improved by learning through nontraditional methods [27]. Among these methods are project-based learning [28], problem-based learning [29] or the use of educational technology [30]. Dori et al [31] even propose combining several methods, such as using educational technology in an active learning environment.…”

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Animation-Based Teaching of Semiconductor Devices: Long-Term Improvement in Students’ Achievements in a Two-Year College

Gero

Zoabi

2015

Int. J. Eng. Ped.

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Abstract-The structure and operating principle of semiconductor devices are a central topic in teaching electronics, both in universities and in two-year colleges. Teachers teaching this subject normally run into substantial difficulties stemming from the fact that a major part of the concepts and processes that are relevant to understanding these devices are abstract. In light of the advantages of multimedia in illustrating dynamic processes, the chapter covering the field effect transistor (FET) has recently been taught through animation at a two-year college in Israel. The study presented here has examined, through quantitative tools, whether animation-based teaching of the FET had any effect on students' achievements in the subject of basic electronic devices. Forty electronics students have participated in the study. Its findings indicate that in the short and long term alike, the achievements of students who studied the transistor through animation were significantly higher than those of their peers who studied it through a traditional method. Additionally, the effect size was very large.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

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Animation-Based Teaching of Semiconductor Devices: Long-Term Improvement in Students’ Achievements in a Two-Year College

Gero

Zoabi

2015

Int. J. Eng. Ped.

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“…The first was a three-year three-stage research study that investigated reflection occurring as a characteristic of technology project-based learning -TPBL (Waks and Sabag 2004); the second was a three-year two-stage research study in which reflection was investigated as a characteristic of engineering thinking -ET (Waks et al 2011). The ET study was primarily concerned with students' cognitive activities in real project design process during their industry internship.…”

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Engineering design projects as a reflection promoter

Sabag

Trotskovsky

Waks

2013

European Journal of Engineering Education

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“…In Waks & Sabag's (2004) study, which compared the achievement of engineering students in project learning and traditional laboratory, it was found that students who were involved in design activities and the repairing of malfunctioning circuit obtained better test scores than students who were involved in the building of an electronic circuit and writing of lab reports in the traditional lab sessions. Findings from this study suggested that for some students, experiences from follow the procedures laboratories can be quite a turn-off.…”

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Associating Educational Psychology Theories in a Curriculum to maximise Student Participation

Chan

2012

JSE

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Psychology has existed for a long time in the academic field of engineering education although many teachers are unaware or unfamiliar with the psychological theories and associated terms. This paper discusses how psychology is related to engineering education, from the development of the curriculum to the delivery and assessment process and how each student and teacher affiliate with one another. It pays particular attention to the development of an electrical engineering first year degree program in Ireland and presents some humanistic approaches in targeting student motivation.

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Technology Project Learning Versus Lab Experimentation

Cited by 32 publications

References 8 publications

Animation-Based Teaching of Semiconductor Devices: Long-Term Improvement in Students’ Achievements in a Two-Year College

Animation-Based Teaching of Semiconductor Devices: Long-Term Improvement in Students’ Achievements in a Two-Year College

Engineering design projects as a reflection promoter

Associating Educational Psychology Theories in a Curriculum to maximise Student Participation

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