BENT200 - IFE

BENT200
Simulation-based and Hands-on Teaching Methodologies

ECTS Value: 5 ECTS

Contact Hours: 25

Self Study Hours: 64

Assessment Hours: 36

Overall Objectives and Outcomes

This module gives the skills and knowledge to provide improved students’ learning experience. First the traditional hand-on activity-based laboratory in Engineering Technology is reviewed and then compared with simulation-based labs which has gain popularity in the field of engineering and technology. Finally, a number of recommendations for improving students learning using each methodology or a combination of both is provided.

By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:

Competences

a. Understand enhanced students’ learning experiences with methodological teaching techniques;
b. Understand the theoretical framework of traditional hands-on activity based on laboratory for Engineering Technology;
c. Understand the theoretical framework of emerging simulation-based activities for the field of Engineering Technology.

Knowledge

a. Select and use appropriate teaching methodologies techniques for a particular application / subject in Engineering Technology;
b. Apply traditional hands-on activity based on laboratory for a specific application / subject in Engineering Technology;
c. Apply simulation-based activities for a specific application / subject in Engineering Technology.

Skills

a. Provide a well-documented activity for students both for hands-on and simulation activity;
b. Adjust to the necessary needs of the class cohort.

Assessment Methods

This module adopts a blended approach to teaching and learning. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.

This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.

Suggested Readings

Core Reading List

1. Goodhew, P.J. (2010). Teaching Engineering: All you need to know about engineering education but were afraid to ask. UK: The Higher Education Academy. Available from: http://core.materials.ac.uk/repository/teachingengineering/teaching_engineering_goodhew.pdf
2. Felder, R.M. and Brent, R. (1999). How to improve teaching quality.Quality Management Journal, 6(2), 9-21.

Supplementary Reading List

1. NSPE (2013). Professional Enginering Body of Knowledge: Prepared by the Licensure andQualifications for Practice Committee of the National Society of Professional Engineers.Available at: https://www.nspe.org/sites/default/files/resources/nspe-body-of-knowledge.pdf
2. Effective Adult Learning: A Toolkit fir Teaching Adults. Available at: http://www.nwcphp.org/training/opportunities/toolkits-guides/effective-adult-learning-a-toolkitfor-teaching-adults;
3. Lang, J.M. (2016). Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning. Jossey-Bass.
4. Oakley, B. (2014). A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Maths and Science. TarcherPerigee.