Conference
A Mixed Methods, Longitudinal Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning and Inquiry-Based Activities in a Heat Transfer Course and Lab.
| Τίτλος: | A Mixed Methods, Longitudinal Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning and Inquiry-Based Activities in a Heat Transfer Course and Lab. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Foster, Michael, Foster, Luann |
| Πηγή: | Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition; 2024, p1-23, 23p |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Problem-based learning, Heat transfer, Self-regulated learning, Educational evaluation, Longitudinal method, Collaborative learning, Mechanical engineering education, Critical thinking |
| Περίληψη: | This paper describes 10 years of pre/post assessment data from a heat transfer course taught using problem-based learning and an accompanying laboratory course that utilized both traditional and inquiry-based activities. Both the course and lab are required for third-year students completing the mechanical engineering concentration and are taught annually at a small liberal arts university. Each year, students completed the Heat and Energy Concept Inventory (HECI), hosted online at the AIChE Concept Warehouse, as both a pre- and a post-test for the course. Statistically significant differences were found between the pre/post mean responses for the complete inventory as well as the inventory's content areas. In addition, statistically significant differences between pre/post mean responses in a given year are considered in light of any substantial changes to the course material and/or structure. In addition to the quantitative results, selected comments from the corresponding class' Senior Survey, which students completed one year after finishing the heat transfer course, are discussed. Student comments indicated the course structure was a challenging way to learn but helped them improve their approach to independent learning and working in groups. In addition, students expressed increased confidence in working on complex, open-ended problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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