Title :
Electrical Power System security analysis using problem-based learning
Author :
Valdez, M. M Travassos ; Agreira, C. I Faustino ; Ferreira, C. Machado ; Barbosa, F. P Maciel
Author_Institution :
DEE/ISEC, Coimbra
Abstract :
In a competitive world such as ours, students must be prepared beforehand to be autonomous, industrious and skilful. Problem-based learning (PBL) is a methodology that can help the students to explore and put to use their own resources, and it can be applied to a wide range of students and subject matters. The project incorporates aspects of electrical engineering and computing skills. This study is dedicated to the learning process to help students to deal with the complexity of an electric power network. This study has conducted a new methodology in educational research by adopting technology for teaching and learning. PBL, as an instructional strategy of active learning, was used and adapted for use in analysis in electrical power systems programme. This methodology addresses many of the concerns of teachers and professional organizations. Above all, it encourages students to be in charge of their education. It emphasizes critical thinking skills, understanding, learning how to learn, and working cooperatively with others. The benefits of PBL in the electrical power systems course are seen in the way students improved the study and analysis of the security in an electrical power system. This method can also be seen as a benefit for electric power systems where educators strive for improved teaching and learning.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; power engineering education; power system security; Power World 11.0 software; electrical power system security analysis; problem-based learning; Education; Educational technology; Electrical engineering; Electrical engineering computing; Power engineering computing; Power system analysis computing; Power system dynamics; Power system modeling; Power system security; Software packages;
Conference_Titel :
Universities Power Engineering Conference, 2008. UPEC 2008. 43rd International
Conference_Location :
Padova
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3294-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-88-89884-09-6
DOI :
10.1109/UPEC.2008.4651687