Title: The application of the case teaching method to a mechatronics course
Abstract: The case teaching method utilises actual projects for the design of teaching units, for example, for a mechatronics course. Through case teaching, students can acquire problem-solving skills, and develop analytical and creative faculties. Students can identify ways to achieve acceptable outcomes via questions and discussions between students and the teacher. Based on these experiences, students can overcome the learning difficulties associated with other case projects. In this study, the author describes how a teacher uses the case teaching method in a mechatronics course offered by the Department of Industrial Education and Technology at the National Changhua University of Education (NCUE) in Changhua, Taiwan. The teacher explains the case project to the class and mentions several methods that students can apply to tackle the problem, but does not propose a definite outcome. In groups, students design their own project and present their project to the class. In contrast to conventional teaching methods, the case teaching method helps students learn how to think innovatively and develop critical thinking skills for solving problems.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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