Problem-Based Learning in Communication Systems: Student Perceptions and Achievement

Mitchell, John E.; Canavan, Brian; Smith, J. Russell

doi:10.1109/te.2009.2036158

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“…Further encouragement has been seen due to the success of PBL in engineering courses around the world (Mantri et al, 2008). Lastly, these applications have satisfied the current increasing demands for undergraduate education (Mitchell et al, 2010).…”

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A Project-based Learning curricular approach in a Production Engineering Program

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Silva

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The Industrial Engineering undergraduate program offered at the University of Brasília was structured on Project Based Learning (PBL) methodology. This innovative educational proposal allows the students to deploy their technical competencies through real problem solving situations. The methodology also stimulates the development of the students' soft skills, by exposing them to a challenging environment. At the end of each project, the results are presented to an external agent, and are subsequently implemented. The objective of this paper is to present the evolution of the PSP courses, which adopt as guidelines both the PMBOK project management framework, as well as content from specific technical courses related to the project's subject. One other relevant aspect of the PSP courses is their involvement of both undergraduate and graduate students from different Engineering areas, such as Industrial, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, which serves to foster a more holistic and integrated problem-solving skillset. KeywordsEngineering education. Industrial engineering. Production System Project (PSP). approach are intrinsically linked to the acquisition of knowledge that can be applied in a professional environment, in improving existing skills, and for problem solving as a whole.Project Based Learning utilizes continuous questioning as a teaching and learning technique. This particular strategy has been adopted by the University of Brasilia (UnB) in its Industrial Engineering course. The use of this approach encourages the student to seek knowledge by proposing solutions to real problems, introduced by external agents. The student becomes the subject of the learning process, as his or her learning depends on the constant search for new knowledge, technologies, methods, techniques and tools that can be used in carrying out activities that will permit them to arrive at feasible solutions.The PBL approach provides the student with a deeper understanding of the studied content, as it puts into practice the theoretical concepts and strategies for problem solving. At the same time, it fosters the development of multidisciplinary capabilities related to communication, leadership, management, and the development of a reasoned critical thinking (Witt et al., 2006;De los Ríos-Carmenado et al., 2015;Miranda, 2004). According to Barell (2007), there is an effective increase in students' performance, due to both the greater retention of information available, and to the motivation and interest that is fostered by resolving real-life issues.

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A Project-based Learning curricular approach in a Production Engineering Program

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“…Un problema se entendió como una situación que enfrenta un estudiante o un grupo de ellos y requiere una solución que no es evidente al principio [28]. Solucionar un problema depende del conocimiento y los conceptos que tuvieran los estudiantes [1,29], y también de sus habilidades de investigación tales como las de observación, identificación de preguntas o necesidades y planteamiento de estrategias para comprender los fenómenos. En el proceso de solución de los problemas, los estudiantes definen un problema, determinan estrategias y recursos para encontrar soluciones e identifican el tipo y la fuente de datos requeridos [20].…”

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Percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el uso de los laboratorios virtuales en mecánica de suelos

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-This article presents the results of using virtual laboratories in the soil mechanics course. The course is part of the Civil and the Agricultural engineering curriculums at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. From the students´ point of view, the use of virtual laboratories contributes to the understanding and application of concepts in order to solve problems related to soil mechanics. The results of students' perception of self-efficacy are explored as well as their perception of virtual laboratories in relation to the sociodemographic characteristics of students. Evidence collected suggests that students find laboratories useful to improve their research and analytical skills and help to expand their knowledge about soil mechanics. High performance students, in the course, consider that the use of virtual laboratories is key to acquire engineering concepts and analytical skills. They assess as positive the use of virtual laboratories.

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“…The 12 kinds of virtual instruments in ELVIS II+, with a USB interface, can be connected with the computer so that the circuit performance tests can be easily conducted and directly compared with the simulation results. Combined with fast and simple measurements and displays, the design efficiency of communication circuits can be significantly improved (Mitchell J., Canavan B. and Smith J, 2010). The designer, whether a beginner or a veteran, can be trained on this hardware platform and complete the designs.…”

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The Application of EDA Technology in the Teaching of Communication Circuits

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With the design and simulation of single and double-tuned amplifiers as an example, this paper discusses the application of NI Multisim, the advanced software, in the communication circuit teaching. Using the NI Multisim simulation platform, the parameters of various components in the circuit can be set freely. The relationship between the specific circuit parameters and the circuit performance can be investigated directly and in depth by referring to the simulation results. The proper combination of NI Multisim simulation software and the NI ELVIS platform can provide an effective training platform for improving the students' comprehensive abilities in circuit design.

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Problem-Based Learning in Communication Systems: Student Perceptions and Achievement

Cited by 65 publications

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A Project-based Learning curricular approach in a Production Engineering Program

A Project-based Learning curricular approach in a Production Engineering Program

Percepciones de los estudiantes sobre el uso de los laboratorios virtuales en mecánica de suelos

The Application of EDA Technology in the Teaching of Communication Circuits

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