TY - GEN
T1 - A Problem-Based Approach to Teaching a Course in Engineering Mechanics
AU - Abou-Hayt, Imad
AU - Dahl, Bettina
AU - Rump, Camilla Østerberg
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Problem-Based Learning (PBL) can be defined as a learning environment where problems drive the learning. A teaching session begins with a problem to be solved, in such a way that students need to gain new knowledge before they can solve the problem. This paper discusses the application of PBL to teaching an introductory course in engineering mechanics at Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark for first semester students enrolled in the program “Sustainable Design". We pose realistic problems which do not necessarily have a single correct solution. Project work in groups also presents itself as a supplement for conventional engineering education. The students themselves should interpret the problem posed, gather needed information, identify possible solutions, evaluate options and present conclusions. The paper also presents an initial assessment of the experiences gained from implementing PBL in the course. We conclude with a discussion of some issues in implementing PBL in engineering and mathematics courses.
AB - Problem-Based Learning (PBL) can be defined as a learning environment where problems drive the learning. A teaching session begins with a problem to be solved, in such a way that students need to gain new knowledge before they can solve the problem. This paper discusses the application of PBL to teaching an introductory course in engineering mechanics at Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark for first semester students enrolled in the program “Sustainable Design". We pose realistic problems which do not necessarily have a single correct solution. Project work in groups also presents itself as a supplement for conventional engineering education. The students themselves should interpret the problem posed, gather needed information, identify possible solutions, evaluate options and present conclusions. The paper also presents an initial assessment of the experiences gained from implementing PBL in the course. We conclude with a discussion of some issues in implementing PBL in engineering and mathematics courses.
M3 - Article in proceeding
T3 - International Research Symposium on PBL
SP - 499
EP - 509
BT - Educate for the future
A2 - Guerra, Aida
A2 - Chen, Juebei
A2 - Winther, Maiken
A2 - Kolmos, Anette
PB - Aalborg Universitetsforlag
T2 - 8th International Research Symposium on PBL
Y2 - 18 August 2020 through 18 August 2020
ER -