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Enriching Students’ Learning Experience of Fundamentals of Structural Behaviour through EBL
The aim of the proposed project is to enrich the student learning experience of the fundamentals of structural behaviour course unit by introducing EBL-style teaching methods. This pedagogic change will be achieved in the first instance by devising a set of idealised problems, based on real-life civil engineering projects. These real-life scenarios are intended (1) to help students to appreciate the link between the subject curriculum and real life; (2) to develop their problem solving skills through constructing suitable mathematical models; (3) to enhance their understanding of fundamental civil engineering concepts; and (4) to enable them to master solution techniques. The project team also seeks to produce two learning guides: “How to Study Structural Analysis 1” and “How to Study Stress Analysis 1”. These guides are intended to facilitate student-centred learning. The third task will involve the introduction of a computer-aided structural analysis package (Oasys GSA) into the semester 1 Design unit. The structural analysis package will then be used to support the EBL activities that will take place in semester 2. The final task will include expanding the usage of PASS sessions by introducing EBL group activities as a means of encouraging greater student participation in the scheme.
Project Team: Tianjian Ji, Adrian Bell, Tom Swailes and Yong Wang Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences
Funding year: 2009
Keywords: structural behaviour engineering
