Fundamentals of Problem Based Learning

Recently, there is a shift from the traditional methods of lecture-based teaching in undergraduate engineering courses to adopt more learner-centered teaching approaches, such as Problem-based Learning (PBL). It would support the engineering faculty members to develop competencies in engineering students by focusing on the “ings” e.g. planning, communicating, designing, problem-solving rather than just having the classes which are dominated by the “ics” e.g. mathematics, physics, dynamics, electronics, etc. PBL also helps to develop problem-solving skills, self-directed learning skills and critical thinking of the students. This course has been divided into five modules like Background of PBL, Implementation issues of PBL in the Classroom, Developing Problems and Tutorial Process in PBL, Assessment and Evaluation in PBL and Domain Specific Applications of PBL with recent research trends. Aim of this course is to help the teachers of engineering education to make their students competent in long term education.