Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course
Project-based learning process is nearer to the professional realism, and thus, requires lengthier period to imbibe compared to problem-based education activities. In addition, project-based learning requires application of knowledge and usually is accompanied by core subjects (e.g., maths, physics)...
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| description | Project-based learning process is nearer to the professional realism, and thus, requires lengthier period to imbibe compared to problem-based education activities. In addition, project-based learning requires application of knowledge and usually is accompanied by core subjects (e.g., maths, physics) and stronger self-direction. Therefore, students require to commit overall time management and resources. By taking consideration of above-mentioned facts, this chapter discusses the introduction of project-based manufacturing process unit which is essential for the bachelor degree course in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University. The project was about manufacturing a hammer that cover basic manufacturing processes, such as production planning, conventional shaping and machining, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, etc. The students were required to hand-hammer drawing and step-by-step manufacturing process over the semester and discuss with the faculties in regular time interval. Finally, students’ feedbacks were recorded and analyzed. It was found that introduction of project-oriented learning improved students’ satisfaction as well as interest to learn. This change, as made in 2012, improved overall student satisfaction rate by 9% with an increasing trend. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-709432018-12-13T09:34:31Z Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course Pramanik, Alokesh Islam, N. Basak, A. Dong, Yu Project-based learning process is nearer to the professional realism, and thus, requires lengthier period to imbibe compared to problem-based education activities. In addition, project-based learning requires application of knowledge and usually is accompanied by core subjects (e.g., maths, physics) and stronger self-direction. Therefore, students require to commit overall time management and resources. By taking consideration of above-mentioned facts, this chapter discusses the introduction of project-based manufacturing process unit which is essential for the bachelor degree course in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University. The project was about manufacturing a hammer that cover basic manufacturing processes, such as production planning, conventional shaping and machining, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, etc. The students were required to hand-hammer drawing and step-by-step manufacturing process over the semester and discuss with the faculties in regular time interval. Finally, students’ feedbacks were recorded and analyzed. It was found that introduction of project-oriented learning improved students’ satisfaction as well as interest to learn. This change, as made in 2012, improved overall student satisfaction rate by 9% with an increasing trend. 2018 Book Chapter http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/70943 10.1016/B978-0-08-101247-5.00003-4 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780081012475000034 Chandos Publishing restricted |
| spellingShingle | Pramanik, Alokesh Islam, N. Basak, A. Dong, Yu Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title | Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title_full | Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title_fullStr | Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title_full_unstemmed | Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title_short | Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course |
| title_sort | learning enhancement of project-based unit in mechanical engineering undergraduate course |
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