Developing student teamwork and communication skills using multi-course project-based learning
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: As part of a restructure of the engineering programs offered by the University of Ballarat a need was identified to better develop the teamwork and communication skills of students. It is recognised in\nindustry that new graduates, while strong in skills such as mechanics and design, are often weak in teamwork and communication skills. A project-based learning (PBL) exercise was developed that\nincorporated three first year courses being Design & Drafting, Statics, and Engineering in Practice, so that students would be exposed to a practical design-and-build project set in a team environment, while also practicing team and communication theory. The semester long project required teams of 4 to 5 students to plan, research and then build a cantilever truss while learning the advantages of teamwork.
Source: Acquire (CQUniversity)
Authors: Carl Schaller, Roger Hadgraft
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2784790672