Problem-based learning in Communications Systems: student perceptions and achievement

Mitchell, J.; Canavan, B.; Smith, J.

doi:10.1109/te.2009.2036158

Problem-based learning in Communications Systems: student perceptions and achievement

Mitchell, J.; Canavan, B.; Smith, J.

Authors

J. Mitchell

B. Canavan

J. Smith

Abstract

The paper presents a curriculum design for, and subsequent evaluation of, a communications systems course using problem-based learning (PBL) as the instructional methodology. It details the rationale for implementing PBL as well as reporting intended learning outcomes and assessing the students' achievements.

Citation

Mitchell, J., Canavan, B., & Smith, J. (2010). Problem-based learning in Communications Systems: student perceptions and achievement. IEEE Transactions on Education, 53(4), 587-594. https://doi.org/10.1109/te.2009.2036158

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Jan 1, 2010
Deposit Date	Apr 25, 2012
Publicly Available Date	Aug 22, 2012
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Education
Print ISSN	0018-9359
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Peer Reviewed	Not Peer Reviewed
Volume	53
Issue	4
Pages	587-594
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1109/te.2009.2036158
Keywords	Communication engineering education, Education, Electrical engineering education, Electronics engineering education, Problem solving.

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