Active Learning in Materials Science and Engineering

Active Learning in Materials Science and Engineering

P. Goodhew, T. Bullough Active Learning in Materials Science and Engineering. 9.

by P. J. Goodhew and T. J. Bullough

Active learning is not only a key element of CDIO syllabi, but is expected to increase student motivation, commitment and retention. The incorporation of active learning elements into a materials engineering programme is considered by means of three example modules. The implications of introducing these modules into a materials programme is discussed in terms of five Ts – their titles, testing, teamwork, timetabling and the totality of the student experience. This paper was presented at the CDIO Annual Conference, 06-09 June 2005, Kingston, Ontario. They are posted here by permission of the author(s).

Authors (New): 
Peter Goodhew
Tim Bullough
Pages: 
9
Affiliations: 
University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Keywords: 
Active learning
CDIO Syllabus
Materials Science & Engineering
student experience
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