Application of Project-Based Learning (PBL) to the Teaching of Electrical Power Systems Engineering

被引:83
作者
Hosseinzadeh, Nasser [1 ]
Hesamzadeh, Mohammad Reza [2 ]
机构
[1] Swinburne Univ Technol, Dept Elect Engn, Hawthorn, Vic 3122, Australia
[2] Royal Inst Technol KTH, Dept Power Syst, S-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
关键词
Curriculum design; electrical engineering; engineering education; PBL; portfolio assessment; power system modeling and analysis; project-based learning; DESIGN;
D O I
10.1109/TE.2012.2191588
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Project-based learning (PBL), a learning environment in which projects drive learning, has been successfully used in various courses in the educational programs of different disciplines. However, concerns have been raised as to the breadth of the content covered and, in particular, whether PBL can be applied to specialized subjects without compromising the coverage of the required technical content. This paper discusses the advantages and drawbacks of using the PBL methodology in teaching specialized subjects in electrical power engineering, based on the authors' reflections and student feedback. The design and delivery of a PBL-based course in power system modeling and analysis is used as an example. It is asserted that proper usage of PBL makes it possible to deliver both technical content and generic professional skills in a specialized course.
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页码:495 / 501
页数:7
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