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Design of an open-lab activity for engineering students: A case study
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Laboratory activitieSettore FIS/08 - Didattica E Storia Della FisicaMechanical EngineeringSettore ING-IND/12 - Misure Meccaniche E TermicheProblem-solving skillsProject-based learningSettore FIS/07 - Fisica Applicata(Beni Culturali Ambientali Biol.e Medicin)Educationdescription
Project- or discovery-based learning activities promote curiosity, enjoyment, and interest deriving from the stimulating context in which students operate. Providing a concrete contextualization of laboratory activities could improve student motivation and learning outcomes. In this contribution, a case study related to a workshop on laboratory activities proposed for Engineering Master students is presented, and designed with the aim of developing practical competencies, increasing problem-solving skills, and providing design abilities. Using the facilities available in the Measurements and Control Laboratory, the students, starting from concept knowledge acquired in basic subjects, such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electronics, design and implement their experiments, gaining a deeper understanding of core disciplinary concepts while strengthening soft and teamwork skills. The challenges and possibilities of these self-directed thinking and learning laboratory activities are also discussed.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 | International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education |