Alternative Assessment in Problem-Based Learning: Strengths, Shortcomings and Sustainability

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muthu Kumar ◽  
◽  
Uma Natarajan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Problem Based Learning

scholarly journals model for teaching basic engineering statistics in Slovenia

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreja Drobnič Vidic
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Professional Careers ◽  
Engineering Statistics ◽  
Statistics Course ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
University Curricula

Statistics contents are commonly included in university curricula. Slovenian students in general have a lack of problem solving and application knowledge in mathematics and basic statistics. Moreover, engineering students have a lack of teamwork skills, needed in their professional careers. In order to reduce these shortcomings we designed a model for teaching basic statistics to engineering students. The problem-based learning (PBL) approach served as the basis for this model. We adapted it to the requirements of a basic engineering statistics course and to the environment of a Slovenian university. Four main factors of the model are described in detail: Problems, which enable the development of problem solving skills and application of knowledge; PBL teachers, who need to change their roles and activities in the instruction; aims of the students, and the alternative assessment. The article also makes reference to a pedagogical experiment, in which we verified this model.

Educating Engineering Undergraduates: Effects of Scaffolding in a Problem-Based Learning Environment

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Mayer ◽  
Brandon Moeller ◽  
Vince Kaliwata ◽  
Ben Zweber ◽  
Richard Stone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Engineering Undergraduates
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