An Experiential Extension of IELM2100: a controlled parallel trial

Project Overview

Project Title

An Experiential Extension of IELM2100: a controlled parallel trial

Project Leader

Prof Richard So

School / Dept

SENG / IELM

Project Duration

Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

Project Description

The project aims to provide students opportunities to enhance their learning through experiential learning projects developed based on real scenario from the industry. At the same time, the project will conduct a controlled trial to study and compare the learning experience of student taking IELM2100 with 1) a regular lecture and lab mode of learning and 2) an experiential project and lecture mode of learning.

Project Outcome

- an introductroy video providing the industrial relevance of the EL project

- a customized TA's manual on how to guide the UG students through a modified Master/Apprentice mode of learning (FACDEV, 2014)

- sets of rubrics for different stages of the EL projects for continuous feedback and evaluation of learning outcomes

- an enhanced video for the EL projects from start to finish for future promotion

- the delivery of the dual-mode of IELM2100 in Spring 2016 and 2017

- a report analyzing the effectiveness of the new experiential model of learning

Status

Completed

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Adaptation

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