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Improvement of active learning in the first year tutorials of electrical engineering
Author
Xu, Jian Xin
Abstract
Teaching methodology is subservient to the fundamental and ultimate aims of education. A lecturer must therefore settle in his/her mind the objectives of university education and of specific courses of instruction - in broad, strategic terms as well as 'tactical', measurable goals.
The whole educational process involves both teaching and learning, and personto-person communication. There is no "perfect" model or method of academic instruction. However, there is a spectrum of more or less effective ways and means of communication in the classes. It is well known that the active teaching and active learning are of particular significance in tertiary education (L. Elton, 1987; P.Ramsden, 1992).
In this project report, I will discuss what and how can one do to facilitate active learning in general, and how I applied those principles to improve the first year tutorials of electrical engineering in particular.
The whole educational process involves both teaching and learning, and personto-person communication. There is no "perfect" model or method of academic instruction. However, there is a spectrum of more or less effective ways and means of communication in the classes. It is well known that the active teaching and active learning are of particular significance in tertiary education (L. Elton, 1987; P.Ramsden, 1992).
In this project report, I will discuss what and how can one do to facilitate active learning in general, and how I applied those principles to improve the first year tutorials of electrical engineering in particular.
Date Issued
1994
Call Number
T65.3 Xu
Date Submitted
1994