Active Learning in Naval Architecture I Marine Offshore

Active Learning in Naval Architecture I Marine Offshore Technology Diploma David Seow sdc 3@np. edu. sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. School of Engineering (5 Divisions) School of Business & Accountancy School of Film & Media Studies School of Health Sciences School of Humanities School of Info. Comm Technology School of Interdisciplinary Studies School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Background of Learner • Profile – year 1, no prior knowledge in Marine Technology – Learning style: experiential, social (not the abstract/conceptual type) – Motivation: It is complicated… • Learning Challenges – No shipyard relevant experiences – Unable to visualize/imagine – Learning can become too theoretical, dry and difficult

Naval Architecture I • Ship Geometry and Hydrostatics – Visualising Lines Plan – Stabililty • Archimedes Principle • Simpson’s rules [calculate area / volume] • Ship Construction – Types of vessels – Parts of a ship – Construction Process

Active Learning Strategies • Simulation • Modeling • Research, Reflect, Connect

SHIPSIM 2008 Exciting Introduction – Types of Vessels – Parts of a Ship http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=SGx. VLrz 31 b. Q

Ship Simulator Fore-castle Anchor-Handling Towing Ship Bridge of AHTS

Can you visualise this ?

Modeling • Visualising Lines Plan thru Team Learning • Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO)

Research, Reflect, Connect

Curriculum Design Shipyard visit Start (1 st week) 5 th – 8 th week Simulator Modeling Generate Interest & Experience Implement & Operate 9 th - 13 th week End (15 th week) Research Reflect Connect Synthesis of knowledge Built-in Soft Skills: teamwork, communications, e-competency

Q & A David Seow