Facilitating Independent Learning Using ProjectBased Method Ngee Ann
Facilitating Independent Learning Using Project-Based Method Ngee Ann Polytechnic Mok Thai Koon
Introduction ? Building refurbishment is a core module for 3 rd year Real Estate Business students ? Project: Audit Building compliance with accessibility code
Project Based Method ? No lectures, tutorials ? Experiential approach
Project Brief ? Select and audit the building with consideration to one class of users to satisfy the Code on Accessibility in Building Environment ? Prepare a report ? Present it in class ? Critique each other’s work
Learning Benefits Project Outline Prior to building audit ? Select teammates ? Select a building ? Getting approval from managing agent of selected building • Introduces learning choices • Greater ownership of learning • Develops & sharpens team-based work skills • Sharpen communication skills • Sharpens Professionalism In CDIO Term • Conceive phase
Learning Benefits Project Outline Prior to building audit ? Select class of users ? Conduct research ? Design the audit methods and instruments • Introduces learning choices • Greater ownership of learning • Develops & sharpens team-based work skills • Develops discipline specific knowledge In CDIO Term • Design phase
Learning Benefits Project Outline Actual day of building audit ? Execute according to plan • Develops discipline specific knowledge and thinking • Sharpens project handling skills • Greater engagement through active and experiential learning environment In CDIO Term • Implementation phase
Learning Benefits Project Outline After building audit ? Develop a proposal ? Write a report on findings and recommendations ? Present report to class ? Reflection on the lessons learned • Develops discipline specific knowledge and thinking • Sharpens communication skills In CDIO Term • Implementation phase
Students’ Project
Students’ Project
Students’ Project
Conclusion ? Experiential learning develops the students far beyond a surface knowledge of the code • Communication skill • Team working skills • Project management skills • E-competency skills ? Students satisfied in their learning outcome • Aesthetic, creative alternative to code compliance
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