Title :
Problem-Based Learning in Communication Systems: Student Perceptions and Achievement
Author :
Mitchell, John E. ; Canavan, Brian ; Smith, Jan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Univ. Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
The paper presents a curriculum design for, and subsequent evaluation of, a communications systems course using problem-based learning (PBL) as the instructional methodology. It details the rationale for implementing PBL as well as reporting intended learning outcomes and assessing the students´ achievements.
Keywords :
electronic engineering education; problem solving; student experiments; telecommunication engineering education; achievement; communication systems; curriculum design; instructional methodology; learning outcomes; problem-based learning; student perceptions; Curriculum development; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Electrical engineering education; Electrical equipment industry; Electronic engineering education; Engineering education; Engineering profession; Problem-solving; Communication engineering education; education; electrical engineering education; electronics engineering education; problem solving;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TE.2009.2036158
