scholarly journals Project-Based Learning for Mechanical Engineering Students in the Emergency Remote Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Dewanti Ratna Pertiwi ◽  
Maria Asumpta Deny Kusumaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Group Work ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Classroom Activities ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Learning Modes

Covid-19 has changed a lot of life sectors, including education. The government’s policy to carry out emergency remote teaching (ERT) immediately switches the teachers’ and lecturers’ plans on successful classroom activities. One of the classroom’s activities is project-based learning (PBL). With several limitations, challenges should be taken on so that designing simple but meaningful projects can facilitate project-based learning. Thus, some adaptations should be made since some students are economically impacted. Online learning modes, either synchronous or asynchronous were held to communicate the project. A descriptive qualitative research method was employed by involving two classes of mechanical engineering students. Data were collected from learning platforms observations, interviews with students’ representatives, and questionnaires administered to all students. The project was conducted in four stages; beginning the infographic project, developing the project, closing the project, and evaluating the project. The research indicated that the students completed and engaged in the project successfully through some problems that came up, mainly when the students had to have group work and communicate using internet media since most students were back home with various internet connection access. However, some assessable applications were employed so that the project was well accomplished. In conclusion, conducting a PBL in emergency remote teaching was successfully conducted with some simple available and accessable applications since the students’ conditions varied significantly.

scholarly journals Developing ESP Supplementary Book Based on Project Based Learning Model For Mechanical Engineering Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Yuliana Firmanda ◽  
Widiarini Widiarini ◽  
Siti Rofi’ah ◽  
Istina Atul Makrifah
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Process Development ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Engineering Materials ◽  
High Level

This paper aims to develop ESP Supplementary book for mechanical engineering students in high level education. This is a Borg & Gall Research and Development (R&D) by using questionnaire and unstructured interview instrument. The research subject is 20 fourth semester students of mechanical engineering major in UNU Blitar. The limitation of this study is developing ESP supplementary book based PBL with engineering materials as the topic of the book. The process development of Engineering Materials Supplementary Book Based on ESP and PBL consists of some steps those are (1) Need analysis; (2) Product arrangement; (3) Product testing; and (4) Product revision if it is necessary. This research finds that the supplementary book is valid in three aspects of media (77.5%), content (83.3%) and language (83.3%) and feasible to use as supplement material for the mechanical engineering students. Based on the satisfaction questionnaire this product is appropriate for the mechanical engineering students to learn about English for Specific Purposes in form of Project Based Learning model implementation in percentage about 80% agree and 15% very agree.

scholarly journals Mechanical Engineering Students Project-Based Learning in OUAS

2022 ◽  
pp. 50-68
Author(s):  
Ville Isoherranen ◽  
Mira Kekkonen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
To Come ◽  
Local Companies ◽  
Thesis Work

This chapter introduces project-based learning approach which is used in the Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OUAS), School of Engineering and Natural Resources, Mechanical Engineering Department to get local companies to offer project works to mechanical engineering students. The concept is based on organizing a local event or online event for the companies to come to OUAS campus to present their challenges needing engineering students to solve. The companies are then competing, selling, or pitching their problem for engineering students as the engineering students will then individually select the most interesting cases to be solved, and which has linkage to potential summer job and thesis work opportunities if projects are successful. The concept has proven to be successful, and it has been established as traditional event with many companies returning to the pitching event annually to get their industry problems solved by group of motivated engineering students.

Evaluating the Process of Introducing Project-Based Learning in the Curriculum of Engineering Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 1078-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Ema Panaite ◽  
Oana Dodun ◽  
António Gonçalves-Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Technical University

The paper presents a questionnaire elaborated for evaluating an academic educational program of the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Romania. The work was inspired by the attempt to introduce of Project Based Learning pedagogy method in the curricula of Romanian students of mechanical engineering.

Using a Six-Axis Articulated Robot Arm for Teaching Mechanical Engineering Students Software Development

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moritz Weber ◽  
Katrin Pitz ◽  
Reiner Anderl
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Software Project ◽  
Robot Arm ◽  
Articulated Robot

Software development is a key skill for all engineers and is therefore part of the first semester curriculum for mechanical engineering at Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt). A new method in engineering studies at TU Darmstadt based on project-based learning is being introduced to give students the opportunity to gain experience in software development using MATLAB and controlling real world objects. In this project, a 6-axis articulated robot arm similar to the ones used in industrial applications is being used. In addition to the motors used to drive the robot arm it is equipped with a color sensor. The students are thus encouraged to familiarize themselves with processing sensor data and incorporating it into their problem-solving approaches. The students are given a newly developed virtual model of the robot also implemented in MATLAB, which enables them to develop and test their solutions even when there is no access to the physical robot. To communicate with the robot the same methods for both the real and the virtual robot is provided to control the angles of the joints of the robot. As the students are only given Cartesian coordinates they have to convert these for the robot to use. The task given to the students comprises the development of an algorithm to solve a specific problem using the robot, programming a graphical user interface and a documentation of the project’s results. Students solve the given programming task in self-organized groups of four and undergo a team-based software project with focus on engineering from the beginning to the end. This allows them to reflect on personal competencies and to find their respective roles in a team at a very early stage of their studies. The project applies various aspects taught in the corresponding lecture and thereby emphasizes the practical use of the subject matter. In the concluding presentation, the students are encouraged to reflect their work, summarize the results and show the special features of their implementation.

scholarly journals Group and individual evaluation in engineering project courses

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Calin Stoicoiu
Keyword(s):  
Group Work ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Group Members ◽  
The Individual

In engineering programs of study, students often work in small to medium size groups. In particular, programs designed on the project –based learning principle rely heavier on structured group work for projects and integrated courses. There are incontestable benefits surfacing from group work, particularly seen as the increase of critical thinking and problem solving skills and development of social interaction abilities.Challenges occur more often than expected with the assessment and evaluation of the individual performance and participation of each group member in contrast with the whole group results. The final result can be outstanding but it might realistically belong to only one or two group members. The result of the individual assessment must not only reflect accurately and fairly one’s effort but also fit properly in the whole group diversity landscape. Alternatively, group members may have valuable but rather inconspicuous contributions that might easily be undetected and go unrecognized.How to identify sooner rather than later the non-participating students within the group and correct the situation? Which is the best method of fair detection and praise for considerable contribution? The extraction of peer evaluation data and its incorporation in the overall group assessment, represents another often difficult or misinterpreted task. These are questions and challenges yet to be properly addressed. This paper provides a synopsis of existing evaluation techniques for engineering students working in groups, both from a psychological and academic point of view, including examples of current practices from existing project –based learning programs.

Project-based learning in sanitary engineering - preliminary conclusions after three years' experience

2000 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Schilling ◽  
E. Hagen
Keyword(s):  
Group Work ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Design Calculations ◽  
Basic Course ◽  
The University

The paper describes an ongoing study based on the mandatory “Sanitary Engineering Basic Course” that was taught for third year environmental engineering students at the University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway (NTNU) in the spring semesters of 1997, 1998 and 1999. The focus is on teaching and learning methodology (i.e. traditional individual frontal lecture-based versus project-based in groups). Experience shows that project-based learning (PBL) is a suitable teaching method. PBL challenges the students to stay active throughout the semester and thus results in higher learning efficiency. Simultaneously, both students and teachers need to use more time. Technical skills (“design calculations”) were not improved, but students clearly developed project management skills (communication, organisation, group work, etc.).

scholarly journals Project Based Learning on Casting of Aluminium Tensile Test Specimen for Mechanical Engineering Students, State Polytechnic of Malang on Odd Semester of Academic Year 2016/2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
S. Hadi ◽  
L. Agustriyana ◽  
Subagiyo Subagiyo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Metal Casting ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Tensile Test Specimen ◽  
Aluminium Casting ◽  
Mould Manufacture ◽  
Academic Year

The problem faced by students is the difficulty of understanding on metal casting topic in the lesson of Materials Technology which is conducted by lectures only. The research objective is to find out the improvement of score on metal casting topic for 1G students from Mechanical Engineering Department, State Polytechnic of Malang (Polinema) in odd Semester, Academic Year 2016/2017. Research method were facilitation of applied metal casting through pretest of metal casting, added a description of the design and modification of metal mould for Aluminium, visit to a home industry of Aluminium casting, students practice of Aluminium casting in a home industry, student groups presentation and discussion in the subtopics of (1) design and mould manufacture, (2) Aluminium casting practice, and (3) tensile testing with cast Aluminium specimen, as well as posttest on metal casting. The research result is an increasing in average score from 46.56 to 53.6 (22%) that means by adding the practice to the theory involved is increase a significant impact on understanding of Aluminium casting for students.

Perlaksanaan Kaedah Pembelajaran Berasaskan Projek dalam Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Kaedah Fiqh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-23
Author(s):  
Mohd Aderi Che Noh ◽  
Normurni Mohamad ◽  
Adibah Hasanah Abd Halim ◽  
Absha Atiah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Engineering Program ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Interview Methods

This study aims to see the implementation of project based learning methods (PBL) implemented by lecturers in the Science, Technology and Engineering P&P processes in Islam as an effort to enhance students' understanding in the Fiqh Method. Respondents in this study were students of second semester, Diploma of Mechanical Engineering program, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Banting. Observation and interview methods are used for data collection purposes. The data were analyzed descriptively and presented in narrative form. The findings show that PBL activity is a fun and enjoyable P&P activity for students. Abstrak Kajian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  melihat  perlaksanaan  kaedah  pembelajaran  berasaskan  projek  (PBL)  yang dilaksanakan  oleh  pensyarah  dalam  proses  P&P Sains,  Teknologi  dan  kejuruteraan  dalam  Islam  sebagai usaha  meningkatkan  kefahaman  pelajar  pelajar  dalam  tajuk  Kaedah Fiqh.  Responden  dalam  kajian  ini adalah   terdiri   daripada   pelajar   semester   dua   progran   Diploma   Kejuruteraan   Mekanikal,   Jabatan Kejuruteraan  Mekanikal,  Politeknik  Banting.  Kaedah  pemerhatian  dan  temu  bual  digunakan  bagi  tujuan pengutipan data. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif dan dipersembahkan dalam bentuk naratif. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan aktiviti PBL merupakan aktiviti P&P yang disukai dan menyeronokkan bagi para pelajar.

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