Effects of a problem‐based learning program on engineering students’ academic achievements in a Mexican university1

2004 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Polanco * ◽  
Patricia Calderón ◽  
Francisco Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Academic Achievements

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Implemented In The Textile Engineering Course - A Case Study On Ahsanullah University Of Science And Technology, Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
Lal Mohan Baral ◽  
Ramzan Muhammad ◽  
Claudiu Vasile Kifor ◽  
Ioan Bondrea
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
System Level ◽  
Teaching Tool ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Undergraduate Programs

AbstractProblem-based learning as a teaching tool is now used globally in many areas of higher education. It provides an opportunity for students to explore technical problems from a system-level perspective and to be self-directed life-long learner which is mandatory for equipping engineering students with the skill and knowledge. This paper presents a case study illustrating the effectiveness of implemented Problem-based learning (PBL) during five semesters in the undergraduate programs of Textile Engineering in Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST). An assessment has been done on the basis of feedback from the students as well as their employers by conducting an empirical survey for the evaluation of PBL impact to enhance the student's competencies. The Evaluations indicate that students have achieved remarkable competencies through PBL practices which helped them to be competent in their professional life.

scholarly journals Creating New Metaphors for Women Engineering Students through Qualitative Methods

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cliff Haynes
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Women In Engineering ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Living Learning Program ◽  
Initial Interviews ◽  
Metaphorical Analysis

The purpose of this study is to describe female students’ experiences in an engineering living-learning program using metaphorical analysis through a constructivist theoretical perspective. Extant literature uses metaphors from a negative viewpoint or a deficit model to describe the experiences of female undergraduates in engineering; however, new metaphors have not been used to describe the experience. This study aims to fill existing gaps in LLP literature using qualitative methods. Data from 13 semi-structured individual interviews (7 initial interviews and 6 follow-up interviews) serve as the primary data source. After conducting metaphorical analysis, I found five interpretive metaphors emerging: LLP as a Starting Point, LLP as a Neighborhood, Engineering Classes as Challenges, Different as Normal, and Female Engineers as a Support System. Two significant findings were found: advantage-based metaphors are used to provide a positive description of women in engineering and metaphorical analysis is an appropriate method for conducting research under the constructivist theoretical perspective.

Role of Emotional Intelligence in Academic Achievement

2014 ◽  
pp. 255-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tripti Singh ◽  
Manish Kumar Verma ◽  
Rupali Singh
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Social Intelligence ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
School Level ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Emotional Intelligence Inventory

The purpose of this study is to see whether there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement. The study respondents were B.Tech first year students from the Agra region. Sampling is stratified, making sure that gender, race, socioeconomic status, and abilities are appropriately represented. The respondents are given Emotional Intelligence Inventory (EII–MM), developed by S. K. Mangal and Shubhra Mangal. It consists of 100 items under four scales .The analysis suggests that there is a significant relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement. IQ alone is no more the measure for success; emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and luck also play a big role in a person's success. This study contributes in acknowledging the fact that even engineering students’ academic achievements are attached with Emotional intelligence. Thus, teaching emotional and social skills only at the school level is not sufficient; this can be taught in engineering studies, as well for accomplishing high academic achievements.

scholarly journals Development of a “Problem-Based-Learning Program without Manufacturing” in Chemistry Field

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 4_27-4_32
Author(s):  
Toru OBA ◽  
Toshiyuki NIKATA ◽  
Hidekazu IWAI ◽  
Sachiko ARATAKE ◽  
Kazutoshi HASEGAWA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Program

Problem-Based Learning and Authentic Assessment as an Implementation of Outcomes-Based Education in the Computer Engineering Program of Ateneo de Davao University

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-36
Author(s):  
Eufemia Faller ◽  
Edicio Faller
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Computer Engineering ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Concrete Solution ◽  
Outcomes Based Education

The 21st century education challenges educators to expose students to a wide variety of circumstances and problem situations where they are required to apply the skills they have learned. In engineering education, these are mostly limited to simulated scenarios which are devoid of real and actual interactions with the problems in the community. This article aims to describe how problem-based learning pedagogy and authentic assessment are used in the Computer Engineering program of Ateneo de Davao University as an implementation of the outcomes-based education. This is a descriptive & qualitative research that utilizes focus group discussions as a methodology for achieving its objective. This study uses the frame of experiential learning that is problem-driven, community-based, multi-disciplinary, integrative & collaborative. The computer engineering program uses a multi-disciplinary and integrative approach to problem-based learning through the service-learning program of the institution. This provides the students with an opportunity to interact with a community, identify its problems, analyze and create a concrete solution applying their acquired skills. Since the students are engaged with the community's actual and real problems, they will be assessed using authentic assessment mechanisms. Experiential learning, problem-based pedagogy with authentic assessment open doors of opportunities for a more meaningful and relevant computer engineering program.

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