Problem based learning in communications systems: student perceptions and achievement

John E. Mitchell; Brian  Canavan; Jan Smith

doi:10.1109/TE.2009.2036158

Problem based learning in communications systems: student perceptions and achievement

John E. Mitchell, Brian Canavan, Jan Smith

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Abstract

The paper presents a curriculum design for, and subsequent evaluation of, a communications systems course using problem-based learning (PBL) as the instructional methodology. It details the rationale for implementing PBL as well as reporting intended learning outcomes and assessing the students' achievements.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	587-594
Number of pages	8
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Education
Volume	53
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2009.2036158
Publication status	Published - Nov 2010

Keywords

communication engineering education
education
electrical engineering education
electronics engineering
problem solving

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