Enhancing students' motivation in the undergraduate teaching of hydraulic engineering: Role of field works

被引：18
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作者：
Chanson, H [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Queensland, Dept Civil Engn, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
来源：
JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AND PRACTICE | 2004年 / 130卷 / 04期
关键词：
teaching methods; hydraulic engineering; field investigations; engineering education; experience; students;
D O I：
10.1061/(ASCE)1052-3928(2004)130:4(259)
中图分类号：
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号：
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要：
The paper describes the pedagogical impact of fieldwork in undergraduate hydraulic engineering subjects in an Australian university. Field studies have been regularly organized to complement traditional lectures in hydraulics for the last 10 years. Anonymous student feedback indicated a strong motivation for taking hydraulic courses that include a fieldwork component. Such courses are also associated with lower failure rates. Employers' response has highlighted strong industry support for such fieldwork experience. Another outcome is the students' personal development gained during such activities. The study also shows that the selection of field trips is critical to maximize students' learning.
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页码：259 / 268
页数：10
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