Title:
Learning Achievements Using a PBL-Based Methodology in an Introductory Electronics Course [Download]Authors:
Perales, Manuel A. and Barrero, Federico and Toral, Sergio Luis
Index Terms:
Education;Microcontrollers;Temperature measurement;Sensors;Industrial engineering;Temperature control;Software;Problem-based learning (PBL);basic electronics;analog electronics;digital electronics;Problem-based learning (PBL);basic electronics;analog elec
Abstract:
Teaching electronics in an introductory course is usually implemented by means of theoretical classes typically focused on the basics of analog and digital electronics. However, this approach has been shown not to be very attractive for students, especially in degrees that are not specifically focused on electronics, with students coming from different profiles and not specifically interested in electronics. For these cases, a new course approach has been developed based on a top-down learning strategy and the implementation of a problem-based learning-based experience. This course has been held since 2011 with very good results, both in terms of academic achievements and the interest shown by the students. Results obtained are presented, highlighting the success obtained with this new methodology.
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How to cite:
Perales, Manuel A. and Barrero, Federico and Toral, Sergio Luis, "Learning Achievements Using a PBL-Based Methodology in an Introductory Electronics Course" in IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje, pp. 296-301, Nov. 2015. doi: 10.1109/RITA.2015.2486438