Problem-based learning in communication systems: Student perceptions and achievement

John E. Mitchell; Brian Canavan; Jan Smith

doi:10.1109/TE.2009.2036158

Problem-based learning in communication systems: Student perceptions and achievement

John E. Mitchell
, Brian Canavan
, Jan Smith

University College London
University of Glasgow
University of Strathclyde

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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
Article number	5353647
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
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Communication engineering education
education
electrical engineering education
electronics engineering education
problem solving

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