Start Date
6-6-2017 12:00 AM
Description
Short Abstract:
This paper looks to explain the principles of Solution Based Learning approach that is currently apply on the Manufacturing Engineering course and to show examples of how this approach is supporting the generation of employability skills.
* Conversation and communication skills, share ideas, presentation skills, problem solving, team working etc.
Full Abstract:
This paper looks to explain the principles of Solution Based Learning approach that is currently apply on the Manufacturing Engineering course and to show examples of how this approach is supporting the generation of employability skills.
Examples can be taken directly from real companies with real challenges, or can be generated by the lecturer:
- A company target or goal is defined.
- An initiative is given to students by the lecturer,
- Students are then invited to investigate and analyse the problems and issues that could occur when attempting to introduce the initiative.
This last step is the core to solution-based teaching. Contrary to tradition teaching in which students have a specific problem to solve, students must actively engage with each other (and company employees/colleagues if possible) to determine what difficulties may be faced when trying to implement the solution. This generates an environment in which students are encouraged to use and develop skills (without specifically focussing on the skills themselves) which are recognised for improving employability.
Skills developed
* Conversation and communication skills at all levels, share ideas, presentation skills, problem solving, team leading and working, project management, budget control, workplace self-management, analytical skills etc.
Solution Based Learning in Higher Education: Enhancing Employability Skills
Short Abstract:
This paper looks to explain the principles of Solution Based Learning approach that is currently apply on the Manufacturing Engineering course and to show examples of how this approach is supporting the generation of employability skills.
* Conversation and communication skills, share ideas, presentation skills, problem solving, team working etc.
Full Abstract:
This paper looks to explain the principles of Solution Based Learning approach that is currently apply on the Manufacturing Engineering course and to show examples of how this approach is supporting the generation of employability skills.
Examples can be taken directly from real companies with real challenges, or can be generated by the lecturer:
- A company target or goal is defined.
- An initiative is given to students by the lecturer,
- Students are then invited to investigate and analyse the problems and issues that could occur when attempting to introduce the initiative.
This last step is the core to solution-based teaching. Contrary to tradition teaching in which students have a specific problem to solve, students must actively engage with each other (and company employees/colleagues if possible) to determine what difficulties may be faced when trying to implement the solution. This generates an environment in which students are encouraged to use and develop skills (without specifically focussing on the skills themselves) which are recognised for improving employability.
Skills developed
* Conversation and communication skills at all levels, share ideas, presentation skills, problem solving, team leading and working, project management, budget control, workplace self-management, analytical skills etc.