An advanced teaching scheme for integrating problem-based learning in control education

• Main Author: Juuso Esko K.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: De Gruyter 2018-03-01
• Series: Open Engineering
• Subjects: control education; problem-based learning; simulation; computational intelligence
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1515/eng-2018-0006

Engineering education needs to provide both theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Many topics can be presented in lectures and computer exercises are good tools in teaching the skills. Learning by doing is combined with lectures to provide additional material and perspectives. The teaching scheme includes lectures, computer exercises, case studies, seminars and reports organized as a problem-based learning process. In the gradually refining learning material, each teaching method has its own role. The scheme, which has been used in teaching two 4th year courses, is beneficial for overall learning progress, especially in bilingual courses. The students become familiar with new perspectives and are ready to use the course material in application projects.